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$500 Renovations That Will Speed Up Your HomeSale

January 25, 2016 by Joe Spake 1 Comment

$500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value and Speed Up Your Sale The idea of home renovations when you’re selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you’re about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a […]

CFPB’s New Mortgage Rules and How They Might Affect You

January 18, 2016 by Joe Spake 1 Comment

Understanding the CFPB’s New Mortgage Rules and How They Might Affect You If you’re getting a mortgage, you’ll want to ensure you’re well versed in all of the government regulations surrounding mortgages and how they affect you. One government agency that dictates a number of the rules surrounding mortgages is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. […]

2015 Ends on a Positive Note for Memphis Home Sales

January 14, 2016 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

2015 was a good year for Memphis home sales The Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) has released the Memphis Area Sales Report for December, 2015 and the final numbers for 2015. This data is compiled from deeds that were recorded in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties. A separate report is compiled for MLS (multiple listing […]

How to Juggle Student Loans and a New Mortgage

January 12, 2016 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Recent College Grad? Learn How to Successfully Juggle Student Loans and a New Mortgage If you recently graduated from college and are about to become a homeowner, you’re in a somewhat unique position. You’re about to embark on a great journey, but at the same time, you’re also taking on an awful lot of debt. […]

Happy New Year 2016!

December 31, 2015 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Thanks to everyone who made 2015 a GREAT year! I am blessed with great friends, clients and a wonderful wife and family. May you all have a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Happy Holidays

December 10, 2015 by Joe Spake 1 Comment

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Our folk art birds and the Spakes wish you a wonderful holiday season. I am taking a December break from blogging, but still posting interesting real estate content from a variety of sources over at Facebook. Drop by and LIKE my page http://facebook.com/memphisrealestate See you in 2016.

Memphis Core In-Town Market Report

November 16, 2015 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Fun with charts – It’s about the inventory I thought it would be interesting to compare some fundamental residential real estate indices for in-town Zip Codes – Downtown, plus 38104 in Midtown, and 38117 in nearer East Memphis. Some call this the Poplar-Walnut Grove corridor. As you can see, 38103 has had some pretty dramatic […]

November 2015 Recipe of the Month – Hominy Casserole

November 11, 2015 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

I first posted this hominy casserole recipe November 24, 2009, and it remains my favorite casserole. So here’s the world’s greatest casserole just in time for the 2015 holiday season. All credit goes to my lovely wife Katy for coming up with it. The holiday cooking season always begs the question: Turkey or Sides? I am a […]

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sandy benson

21:29 01 Mar 20

My daughter recommended Joe Spake and I’m glad she did. Both the houses I had available sold. Joe was able to find good buyers for both houses and got the best price possible. I felt he was honest, fair and is very knowledgeable in real estate.

Bill Bailey

15:45 07 Nov 19

It was great working with Joe. He's extremely knowledgeable of the Memphis Midtown market as well as a knowledge of what makes an old home tick. He was extremely instrumental in getting a long list of inspection items cleared in order to have a quick closing. We would highly recommend Joe!

Chelsea Meenan

15:52 21 Jun 19

Great Realtor! Excellent knowledge of the Cooper Young and Midtown area! Would recommend!

CECELIA CHILTON

14:06 10 Apr 19

Joe was great to deal with...very efficient and to the point, as well as humorous, when appropriate. He knew exactly how to price the house and it sold very quickly. His help in getting the many details taken care of was amazing. Thanks, Joe

Zachary Webb

15:38 05 Apr 19

Joe was always available for any questions and viewings. Super informed, and knew midtown inside out. I always felt confident with his recommendations and advice. Thanks again!

Dwayne Butcher

05:00 02 Aug 18

Thanks, Joe for being such a great help in buying our condo!If you are considering buying or selling in Memphis, give Joe Spake a try. He knows what he is doing, knows all the people, knows all the tricks, and is very honest with you. Sometimes telling you things you may not want to hear. Joe makes the buying process easy, explains every detail along the way, so you know exactly where you are in the process. Thanks again, Joe!

Robert Elliott

21:43 16 Jul 18

You should definitely work with Joe! We decided to work with him after meeting him when he handled my sister's home purchase. I appreciated his experience, candor, and approach. He knows the Midtown area well and was both patient with us and insightful as we looked at a number of properties in the area.

Genevieve Hill-Thomas

00:07 04 May 18

Joe knows Midtown! We loved working with him from the start--he's truly a professional but breaks everything down for you. While preparing our house for the market, he was patient with us and worked out a strategy for us. Once we left town, he took care of everything--it was complete piece of mind. The result? Not only the easiest real estate transaction we've ever had, but also the quickest! The house sold for more that we thought it could in a flash. My only regret--our move halfway across the country means that Joe can't help us find a new home! Wish we could have taken him with us! :)

Cassie Gerken

03:40 11 Oct 17

Joe is extremely knowledgeable about the midtown area! I worked with him to begin looking for my first home and was impressed with how thorough he was on each showing. He helped me look for important details in the older homes I was drawn to and gave me helpful insights about the construction and potential setbacks of each property. I had a seamless closing and absolutely love my new home. Will definitely call Joe for future real estate needs.

Jan Stone

18:11 12 Apr 17

Joe is more than a realtor: he is a human encyclopedia of what you need to know about neighborhoods, houses, and quirks in construction or functions--all dispensed with candor and humor. He was an honest, patient, and delightful collaborator in ensuring my finding place I love to live. New to the state and slightly less than organized, I benefited greatly from Joe's knowledge of Memphis and tenacious attention to detail.

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