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Cool house pick of the week – Evergreen Bungalow

December 16, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

1570 Forrest Avenue Check out this cool bungalow in the sought-after Evergreen Historic District. 2 Bedrooms and loads of charm. New furnace and air. Private, fenced back yard with productive fig trees. Great starter home! More pictures and info at: http://1570forrest.com

State of the economy leads to failure to launch

December 12, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Originally posted on Joe Spake’s Weblog According to the Calculated Risk Blog, there is a strong inverse relationship between the percentage of 24-34 year olds living at home vs. the under 35 homeownership rate. Economist Tom Lawler says this steep growth in grown-ups living with their parents suggests a pent up demand for housing units […]

MID, pending sales, condos, and October home sales

December 7, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Here are a few recent real estate stories I found interesting and will be watching. The mortgage interest deduction that we mortgag-paying home owners have come to take for granted may be in jeopardy. Are pending sales numbers an indicator of a market upturn? Downtown condos at a discount? How are Memphis home sales going? […]

Hot house picks for the cool days of December

December 6, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Have a look at this weeks hot house picks. Each unique in its own right. 2399 Eastwood – Midtown Memphis Let’s start with this Mid-20th Century contemporary Lustron home, one of only 2 still existing. This 2 Bedroom all metal home is priced at only $79,000, has Central air and heat, a large fenced yard, […]

It’s time we come to grips with the Memphis Real Estate Market

November 30, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

According to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors®, there were 1,026 residential real estate sales in the MAAR MLS area in September, 2010 (full report). Year-to-date sales at the end of September were 10,865. Contrast that to the numbers from 2005, just before the bubble burst, when September sales were 1,516, and September-ending YTD was […]

Your house may have come from Sears

November 23, 2010 by Joe Spake 13 Comments

Between 1908 and 1940 Sears-Roebuck sold over 70,000 homes through their catalog. The homes were sold as kits and included nearly all the materials needed to construct a new home. The more you look at the Sears Archives, the more you feel that you are seeing a lot of these Sears homes around Midtown […]

I would appreciate your vote for best Memphis Real Estate Blog

November 13, 2010 by Joe Spake Leave a Comment

Even though I am not much into popularity contests, I’ve been nominated the for the Zillow People’s Choice Award for Best Real Estate Blog in Memphis! In order to win the title, I need you to vote for me as often as possible, up to once per day until November 24. Note: the ballot takes […]

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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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