Northwest Mississippi offers the perfect combination of suburban charm, affordability, and convenience. Home to rapidly growing cities such as Southaven, Olive Branch, and Hernando, this area is becoming an increasingly popular place for people to live, work, and raise families. If you’re considering a move to the Mid-South, here are 5 reasons you might consider living in Northwest Mississippi.  Lower Cost of Living Did you know the state of Mississippi has the lowest cost of living in the United States? This makes Northwest Mississippi communities a great option for families, first-time ..read more

To kick off our 2025 home selling efforts, we invited Bill Dunavant, President of the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle, to speak to our agents, friends and colleagues about the positive things happening right here in the Mid-South. We’ve been pro-Memphis since day one, and now, as Chairman’s Circle members, we proudly share in his vision that “We’re all in this together!” We're excited to share with you this update on "Changing the Narrative" - an encouraging and impactful presentation about the wonderful things happening in and around Memphis and the Mid-South. Click HERE or an ..read more

  Memphis’ oldest real estate firm has announced additional partners with the goal of sustaining the firm’s legacy of success while also innovating for the future. For 25 and 14 years respectively, co-owners Jimmy Reed, president, and David Tester, partner, have led Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS®. Both agree that expanding the ownership group will strengthen and grow the firm, ensuring its continued longevity and service to clients across the Mid-South region. “We feel so fortunate to be at this juncture in our firm’s growth,” says Reed. “We want to see our unique and collaborative work enviro ..read more

There’s no shortage of residential city neighborhoods and beautiful suburban neighborhoods from which to choose in the greater Memphis area. Located just 17 miles northeast of downtown Memphis is a charming incorporated community of about 60,000 residents known as Bartlett, TN. Initially, the area which is now Bartlett, was rural. Consequently, Bartlett started off with slow growth and the government carefully managed the growth to balance the population with the services provided. Recent changes have brought more and more people to its neighborhoods in the last few decades. What was first co ..read more

Deciding to sell your home is a big decision, and timing plays a crucial role in the overall success of your sale. Whether you’re relocating, upsizing, downsizing, or just looking for a change, choosing the right time to list your home can help maximize your profits. So when is the best time to list your home? The short answer is, it depends. Let’s walk through a few of the factors that can contribute to your optimal selling timeline.  The General Rules of Listing Your Home Market conditions, seasonal considerations, and personal circumstances will all factor into exactly when you should ..read more

In some neighborhoods, open houses are a great way to showcase properties to potential buyers. An open house provides an opportunity for those interested in the property to step inside for a look without scheduling a private appointment. Most often,  open houses are held on Sunday afternoons. In recent times, some agents in some areas have held open houses on Saturdays. An open house enables potential buyers to browse at their leisure. While some prospective buyers prefer a private showing, others may not be ready to engage an agent to represent them. If an open house is located in an ar ..read more

  When it comes to buying a home, one of the biggest decisions is whether you’ll go with new construction or an existing property. While both options have their advantages and disadvantages, the type of home you ultimately choose will depend on your lifestyle, the work you’re willing to put into a house, and your budget. In part two of this blog series, we’ll compare new construction to existing homes by looking at factors such as: Timeframe Maintenance and Other Costs Financing Options Timeframe Whether a buyer chooses new construction or a home in an existing neighborhood may i ..read more

  When it comes to buying a home, one of the biggest decisions is whether you’ll go with new construction or an existing property. While both options have their advantages and disadvantages, the type of home you ultimately choose will depend on your lifestyle, the work you’re willing to put into a house, and your budget. In this two-part blog, we’ll compare new construction to existing homes by looking at factors such as: Location Exterior and Interior Design Energy Efficiency Location New construction homes are typically located in new neighborhoods, meaning most, if not all, of ..read more

Homeowners associations, or HOAs as they’re more commonly known, have become increasingly popular in residential communities - and Greater Memphis is no exception. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate buyer or investor, knowing the ins and outs of HOAs is essential to determining whether a community is the right fit for you. While HOAs offer a multitude of benefits for those living in the community, they also come with rules and regulations that homeowners must follow. In addition, they can add expense to the ownership of properties within the association. In this b ..read more

When selling your home, you want buyers to be able to ‘see themselves living there’. Depending on the buyers, that can have several different meanings; so the goal is for the appearance to appeal to as many buyer profiles as possible whether you are living there or not. Your home should feel comfortable, functional, and spacious. Furnishings provide visual cues to buyers regarding how they can utilize the spaces. Furnishings also help buyers have a sense of ‘scale’ of each area.   Of all the tasks on the checklist for selling your home, staging may seem like an unnecessary expense of tim ..read more