I am a full time Realtor and have been licensed since 1993. I have am a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), an ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and a Graduate of Realtor Institute. I also hold a Lifetime Member Multi Million Dollar designation. Areas of specialization include Collierville, Germantown, Eads, Fisherville, Fayette County, Oakland, Lakeland, and East Memphis.
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Patti Masterson answered:
There are not many "french" style zero lot communities in either location. I know of one community in the Collierville area that would be considered a zero lot community and it has new homes available in the mid $400,000 range. To my knowledge there is not a zero lot community in Germantown with french style homes in it. What you will find there are beautiful zero lot communities that tend to have traditional styles. This is true of most of our areas and style the south tends to stay traditional. Keep resale in mind and if you can possibly find something that isn't too different it will sell faster when the time comes. Try to purchase a home that will have "universal" appeal and not limit potential future buyers to a particular style if possible. Trends come and go but traditional seems to last when it comes to homes. Good Luck on your search and please let me know if you need any other questions answered. - Thu Nov 6 2008, 15:42
Patti Masterson answered:
First of all you should be utilizing the services of a Realtor to help you in any real estate transaction. Your realtor should be in close contact with your lender to get an accurate closing cost number so that you will know what to expect. FHA guidelines will allow the seller to pay for closing costs and the buyer must have at least 3% of their own money into the transaction as a downpayment on the home. As a practice I ask for a specific amount of closing rather than a percentage. Your last question about how much is added to your offer price cannot be determined. There is a price the seller is willing to take for their home and determining this number is the more important question. Additional terms such as how much closing costs they will pay is another matter. A good offer should be reflective of what you need as a buyer to purchase a home and what the seller is willing to take. - Fri Oct 17 2008, 06:37
Patti Masterson answered:
There isn't an easy answer to your question. Certainly condition is a primary factor when trying to determine a list price. Location is also a primary factor when determining a list price and right now inventory and available homes plays a role of importance. It sounds like you are in a declining market area and you will need hard data to determine a list price that is advantageous that puts you ahead of the pack of homes on the market. Contact a professional realtor to determine a fair and marketable list and sales price. Be careful to hire someone who will tell you the truth rather than what you want to hear. Long terms listings get stale on the market and carry a permanent stigma if not sold within a reasonable period of time. Go with a top company. You will need every advantage in this market. - Fri Jul 11 2008, 18:04
Patti Masterson answered:
There are some mixed opinions to say the least from reading all of the responses! Memphis has grown and like any other large city has had it's issues. The growth has been rapid and being a distribution center has brought many people to our area. Our downtown area is thriving. I personally have lived in the Memphis area for over 30 years and yes it has changed and crime statistics have increased. We do enjoy a low cost of living and there are a lot of good things here as well as bad. Come to visit and call a professional realtor to give you the tour. I think you will have a better idea of what the city has to offer once you do that. - Fri Jul 11 2008, 08:57
Patti Masterson answered:
As you have already seen if you ask 10 people you will get 10 different answers! I sell Cordova homes all of the time and the answer to the question might be it depends upon whether you are purchasing a the right price. The area continues to develop and thrive and like any other large community there are areas that are considered more attractive than others price dependent. The area is affordable and some areas of Cordova are within Memphis city limits while other parts of Cordova are in the county. All of Cordova is within the annexation area of Memphis meaning that should the City of Memphis choose to annex what parts remain Shelby County homeowners will be paying Memphis City property taxes. I think at the heart of the dismay your hearing is the tax base and this totally baffles me. Driving about 7 miles west of Cordova which is in East Memphis (what it's called here) people seek houses and pay tremendous prices for the little homes they end up purchasing and pay the taxes gladly! It's a niche market here. You have to know where to buy just like you would in any other area. Get a pro on your side. You can enjoy a low cost of living and buy a lot of house for your money in Cordova 38016 area right now. - Fri Jul 11 2008, 08:44
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My personal interests include animal rescues. I am involved in fostering, caring, and rescuing animals that have either been neglected, abandoned, or abused. With a network of other animal lovers and friends of animals I have been able to place many dogs throughout the years. This work is a passion of mine and I see a real need both locally and nationally to get involved and support all animal rights efforts. With so many issues facing our country it seems that the basics of how we should be living as human beings and our value systems when it comes to family pets and animals get skewed. They are such an important part of our existence and a strong reflection of the condition of our society. Numerous cases of animal abuse and neglect are reported every year yet nothing is being done (or so it seems) to correct this massive problem. Innocent dogs and cats are put on the streets every day to fend for themselves and they simply cannot do it!
It breaks my heart to watch an animal be neglected and abused and so many times the authorities simply do not get involved and if they do there are so many warnings that by the time the animal is finally rescued it's too late !! Red Tape Red Tape Red Tape !!! Please help by spaying and neutering your animals. This is the very least anyone can do and is all of our responsibility. Help bring this problem to an end and spread the word. Be a responsible pet owner. Spay and Neuter your dogs and cats.