The Fifty Mile Treasure HuntThe Local TouristMary Beard GrodskyTrash & Treasures Along the Tenn-Tom will soon be here, and if you haven’t participated in this local event, you are missing out. I know it sounds like a modern day pirate adventure, but participants will find themselves scouring the roads, searching for their own treasure. What are these hidden fortunes I speak of? I...
We have hotels… in Pickwick? As I restarted my real estate career 3 years ago into the Pickwick Lake and Memphis market, I quickly realized that life had changed in the past decade when I previously had a real estate license. Formerly, everything was mailed and we physically picked up keys at brokerages. Now, it’s all about the internet and the power of the Google search engine. In this...
I was recently asked to write an article for The Tishomingo County News. The below article was published on August 3, 2022 and can be found here..Those Memphians…Like many people during the pandemic, our family went stir crazy.During the phase of “flatten the curve” when we were truly in lockdown, we frantically began seeking a sense of normalcy. Since we had a cabin at Goat Island, we decided to...
Every year, my friends and I take a girls’ trip to Pickwick Lake. We rent a big beautiful house overlooking the Tennessee River, right past Grand Harbor, with a pool and hot tub. It’s the perfect getaway as it’s 90 minutes away from Memphis and there’s plenty to do between the pool, walking, boating, etc. But, thanks to COVID, 2020 was canceled and 2021 had to be moved to the winter since cases...
What’s the secret sauce to making people feel welcome in your Pickwick lake home? You might think it’s expensive sheets or towel warmers in the bathroom, but it’s really just as simple as making people feel special and appreciated when they visit.Bathrooms: Provide toiletries and fresh towelsIf you’re like me, you have an overnight bag that includes sample shampoo and conditioner bottles, but how...
When you own a vacation lake house, it’s a peaceful retreat from busy home life. I hear people constantly tell me that when they start the 90 minute drive to Pickwick, the stress starts to melt away. However, the last thing you want is to arrive and be stressed out by maintenance issues when you open the door. Your lake home needs the proper care and upkeep to have it be enjoyable every time you...
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