It’s been a while since we addressed our hometown. Like the rest of the Midsouth, Memphis has been a hotspot for real estate activity over the past year. Memphis has always attracted families and young professionals for its opportunities in healthcare and other industries and, most notably, its affordability.
Chris Clothier

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Your Summer 2021 Memphis Area Market Update
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jun 30, 2021
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Red All Over? No More! - Birmingham Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 29, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Birmingham, Alabama!
Red shutters were doing no favors for this brick split-level. The original exterior was loud in some places and worn out in others, with a dilapidated back porch in serious trouble! Inside, the opposite problem was true. Fewer problems, and plain features in need of simple highlights. Just wait til you see the after pictures!
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Falling Lumber Prices May Temper Astronomical Real Estate Costs
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jun 23, 2021
While many factors have contributed to surging real estate demand over the past year, lumber costs have been at the forefront.
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Worn and Torn to Neat and Tidy - San Antonio Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 22, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from San Antonio, Texas!
The biggest offense of the original state of this property? Outdated features! Multi-color walls and dark cabinets kept this house from its fullest potential. By peeling back a few layers and coming in with new, clean surfaces, our renovation team brought this residence into a brand new chapter.
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5 Surefire Ways to Succeed in an Over-Saturated Real Estate Market
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jun 16, 2021
The real estate market has been feeling crowded.
Some would say that the best thing to do is to step out of the frenzy and wait for things to calm down. While that’s a valid strategy, you may miss out on opportunities that will take your investment portfolio to the next level.
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By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 15, 2021
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Hidden Gem to Eye Catcher - Little Rock Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 15, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Little Rock, Arkansas!
On the outside, this house was a sweet, unassuming sleeper. Inside, terrible damage to the walls and floors were distracting, if not dangerous! With a little help from our renovation team—okay, a lot of help—this Little Rock property is now an attractive rental residence.
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4 Things That Need to Happen Before Real Estate Returns to "Normal"
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Jun 10, 2021
If you’re like anyone trying to buy in today’s real estate market, you’re likely tired of the current state of affairs. While there’s some excitement in the frenzy of it all, the intensity and frustrations of the real estate market have outworn their welcome.
If you’re holding out for the real estate market to simmer down into something more “normal,” there are a few things that have to happen first.
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Snowed-In to Shining - Tulsa Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jun 8, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Under mounds of snow outside, and left-behind debris inside, the potential of this house was good and hidden. Design features and architectural moments were certainly hard to spot. However, after a top-to-bottom transformation completed by our renovation team, it's almost an unrecognizable before-and-after!
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The Real Estate Investor's UPDATED Guide to Houston, Texas
By Chris Clothier on Mon, Jun 7, 2021
The Lone Star State is at the epicenter of real estate investor interest. Houston — along with Dallas, Austin, and Ft. Worth — has been a major economic and investment hub for over a decade.