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Language can be a funny thing. Not only do different languages have different words for things, the variation in the sound the word ‘dog… Read More

As reported by Morningstar Credit Ratings, as the institutional residential rental market matures, so does the dominate geographic location of new purchases. At the same time, key sources of… Read More

The spring residential market is showing what happens when inventory is low and buyer demand is high. Bidding wars become common, buyers shift down from dream homes to what they can afford… Read More

You have options and more options. As bleak as the buyer’s market might seem right now, there is always a silver lining. Keep in mind that the lack of inventory and bidding wars is hav… Read More

This is truly an exciting time to become a real estate entrepreneur. Almost all local markets are both highly active and profitable. Also, there have never been more ways of getting started… Read More

Baby boomers are retiring at a rate of about 10,000 per day (more than 3.5 million a year) and will continue doing so for the next decade. According to a report by the Economic Policy Instit… Read More

Memphis real estate has a lot to offer you whether you are selling, buying, or looking to invest in real estate. With over 115 conveniently located offices (28 franchises) and over 3,000+ li… Read More

A macro look at the U.S. and global economies indicates the US real estate markets are remaining stable and should do the same for at least six months to two years. Or until an unf… Read More

There are a lot of bargain properties that serious investors are aware of and pursue. These include foreclosures, REO, short sales, divorces, fire damage, damaged foundations, hoarders, and… Read More

Real estate investing goes through cycles. Real estate is not one big market. It’s made up of regional and local markets. Real estate isn’t like buying or selling milk and eggs… Read More

Remember Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? The two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that were taken into government conservatorship more than eight years ago. Effectively, the government ta… Read More

As the real estate market continues prospering, the 24 hour, gateway cities (NYC, Washington D.C., San Francisco, L.A. London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc.) have become too expensive for most inve… Read More

There are many good reasons to live in Memphis. People from across the country (indeed across the world) come here to vacation but when they go home many find a reason to pick up roots to ma… Read More

As an industry sector, commercial real estate continues consolidating. An emerging trend is for much of the unused retail space being converted into healthcare and urgent healthcare faciliti… Read More

There is a sky-high limit to housing prices. And we may be close or have exceeded the limit. Rents have spiraled higher for years. Vacancy rates have been declining all along the way. Home p… Read More

Its old school thinking that it costs money to go green with your commercial real estate holdings. The world is full of examples where the initial cost of a green initiative is recovered in… Read More

Memphis has many well-known attractions that include Graceland, Sun Studio, and the National Civil Right Museum. However, there’s much more to explore that lurks just beneath the surfa… Read More

With homes steadily and rapidly appreciating for several years, refinancing is alive, well, and regularly making news. A blast form the past – cash-out refinancing peaked in 2006, when… Read More

It takes a long time to add new inventory to the real estate market once it’s needed – but it does happen. Real estate follows the most basic economic law of supply and demand. H… Read More

The low-income and young struggle to enter the housing market. There isn’t any surprise in that. It has always been a challenge for first time buyers and will remain a fact going forwa… Read More

The Federal Reserve’s June rate hike was well forecast and shouldn’t surprise anyone. The new range is 1 percent to 1.25 percent compared to the previous 0.91 percent. The funds… Read More

When real estate is bought with all cash, buyers have a lot more flexibility and are able to take many more shortcuts. When Wall Street funnels billions into securitized bonds this becomes r… Read More

A home construction loan might be for you if the current residential market isn’t meeting your needs. Building your own home beginning with the site selection up to a home customized t… Read More

Needs in commercial real estate continue changing, expanding, declining, and automating. With the closure of 100s of suburban mall anchor stores, it’s very clear that e-commerce growth… Read More

Finding the home loan that best fits your needs probably isn’t the same as it is for your brother in-law, your office water cooler buddy, or even the loan originator tha… Read More

Morris Invest brings proven know-how and depth of experience to the turnkey rental and buy-to-hold investing strategies. Maybe you work  a full time job and want to get financially ahea… Read More

Although a few costs and fees for buying a house may be paid ahead of time, the bulk of the financial settlement occurs at the closing table which is closing costs. If you haven’t been… Read More

The annual summer trend of renters moving to a new home is following the normal pattern. While the children are out of school, renters tend to relocate. This observation is based on Mornings… Read More

There is no doubt that both Zillow and Redfin are seeking to be the leader defining the high tech evolution of the online residential real estate market. With Redfin’s recent IPO, the… Read More

As with many home maintenance timelines, the answer to the question to how often do you change or update your hot water tank? Is it depends. It depends on the quality of tank you have. It de… Read More

Are you having problems with a flooded basement? Maybe it’s because you didn’t clean your gutters. Keeping the rain gutters on your roof cleaned out prevents a lot of seemingly u… Read More

Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25. As Hurricane Irma made landfall on the Caribbean Islands in a direct path for Florida and beyond, the U.S. Congress has taken no affirmative acti… Read More

Fans of Lorna Doone believe that Exmoor is a romantic place and so many of them come with a dandelion and play the “She loves me, she loves me not” game – men blow the dand… Read More

I was called to the Messerschmitt Car Factory in Regensburg over concerns about the safety of their so-called “Bubble Car”. I was introduced to the chief engineer. “In 195… Read More

Fall will soon be upon us. For many people, the autumn of the years is a favorite. The temperatures are mild and the scenery is awesome. For homeowners, this is a great time of the year to g… Read More

As we all know, this has been one of the worst hurricane seasons for the Gulf of Mexico and relief efforts will continue for many weeks and months to come. For those that can help provide re… Read More

Sure, you may have an amazing holiday waiting for you at the end, but sometimes plane journeys can be deeply unpleasant experiences. For starters – why are they always so cold? Especia… Read More

Maybe you were a contractor in a previous life or maybe you want to learn to do more challenging home improvement DIY projects. Almost anyone can both improve their own lifestyle and increas… Read More

Fall is a great time for DIY projects. Once the weather cools from the summer highs, you can tackle outdoor projects that are labor intensive or heavy lifters without the sweat. It’s a… Read More

Home sales this fall will likely be sluggish. Not because there is no demand but because there remains a limited supply. There’s no denying the cost of homes has been relentlessly goin… Read More

If you are north of the equator, you should be expecting fall weather to soon start setting in. For those in northern climates, that means your days of comfortably working outdoors are limit… Read More

We’ve seen the life changing disasters on TV and shared thoughts and videos with family and friends online. Many have financially helped the victims in need and others have gone in-per… Read More

If you depend on real estate brokers, developers, finance companies, or online gurus, now is always the best time to invest in real estate. Or is it? The real answer is “that depends&r… Read More

As the autumn weather begins chilling your bones, you may be having fond recollections of this past summer’s delightful and charming vacation. Wanting to recapture that enjoyable exper… Read More

A common homeowner problem during late October and well into November is window condensation. There can be several causes as well as several possible fixes. At the root of the problem is too… Read More

It had to happen sooner or later. The lower volume of mortgage applications is resulting in some tinkering to find more consumers that can qualify. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and major lenders… Read More

You might have a high tech home security system that warns you, your security company, and the police if a bad guy tries to break into your home. However, your first line of defense should a… Read More

A frequently over looked form of real estate ownership is Tenants-In-Common (TIC). This form of ownership is sometimes used by unmarried couples buying a home together when the owners have d… Read More

As an investor, there are many ways to partner with others to maximize profits. The key elements of any real estate investment are the seller, the buyer, the property, the source of funds, a… Read More

After six decades of being the primary driving force in the economy, the baby boomers are officially in decline and taking a back seat to the millennial generation. This is happening not onl… Read More

According to experts, 9 out of 10 people have done nothing significant to prepare for a home emergency. And you probably won’t do anything after reading this article but at least finis… Read More

A good strategy to save the down payment and closing costs to purchase a home requires several steps. While saving money towards the down payment is always good, it’s not necessarily t… Read More

The November Morningstar Credit Ratings Report shows the securitized single-family home market remains strong, stable, and slightly improving. The impacts of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Har… Read More

The tight institutional mortgage qualification standards create opportunities for private lenders. Lenders wanting to enjoy the security that comes with real estate backed loans may want to… Read More

Sky high home prices, falling homes prices, new construction, no new construction, tax reform, and much more is happening in the bigger real estate market all at the same time. What it means… Read More

The demise of the retail mall and other brick and mortar retail spaces has become a natural fit with the expanding need for convenient off campus medical facilities. There are many reasons b… Read More

Overall, this has been a good year economically. As the year draws to a close, data shows that in November U.S. new home purchases achieved the fastest pace in 25 years. Sales soared 17.5 pe… Read More

In the vocabulary of real estate, there are three terms that indicate a home’s valuation: the Appraised Value, the Assessed Value, and the Market Value. Rarely are these three values t… Read More

My name is Brian Snell and I am a representative of the Health and Safety Time Executive or HASTE for short. I have a kept a diary of my more interesting experiences as it was important to… Read More

Some of the top business tycoons have created milestones and footprints of success to inspire millions. Many of them have started their business from a small room with the help of investors… Read More