With completion nearing for the upgrades recently being added to Memphis International Airport,Memphis has a shining example of what redevelopment can do for the image of the city. Now, there are other great examples of redevelopment happening around the city including the historic Sears tower and Chisca hotel being redeveloped and put back to good use. There is also the emergence of South Main street full of eclectic shops and restaurants as well as mixed commercial and residential redevelopments. But none have the ability to impact the image of the great city of Memphis like Memphis International Airport.
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Memphis International Airport A Fantastic Start For Redevelopment
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 27, 2012
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Intermodal Growth A Positive Sign For Memphis And Investors
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Nov 13, 2012
Norfolk Southern Bets on Memphis
Norfolk Southern Corp. has placed a bet on Memphis and the surrounding areas as a key location for future growth and expansion. With a 380-acre inter modal facility just completed in Rossville, a suburb outside Memphis, the inter modal transfer terminal is in full swing and looking to become a driving force behind industrial development in the region.
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Premier Property Management of Memphis | October Numbers
By Chris Clothier on Fri, Nov 9, 2012
Premier Property Management of Memphis Shares Numbers
Nearly every week we have investors in our offices to "watch" what we do. Let's get one thing straight right now...we are not exciting! But they don't come for excitement. Most come with questions of how we operate our business. They want to see the day to day operation of our businesses and get up close answers for themselves. Sometimes investors are able to come to town on a Tuesday and experience our weekly staff meetings.
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What Next For Housing? 6 Americans' Concerns As Debates Loom
By Chris Clothier on Mon, Nov 5, 2012
With the first presidential debate of the 2012 election set to kick off Wednesday, Americans may soon get a clearer picture of where President Barack Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney stand on housing and a better sense of the policies that they might implement.
The 11 million people whose mortgages are underwater and the 9 million who have received foreclosure notices since the housing crisis began are sure to pay close attention to the candidates' proposals. But sharp interest in their plans won't stop there: Other large swaths of voters, including homebuilders, Realtors and investors, are also holding their breath.
To get a sense of their concerns, AOL Real Estate spoke to six Americans from different backgrounds who have a whole lot riding on the next administration's approach to housing. Click through our gallery to learn about the changes that they are hoping for in the next presidential term.
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Real Estate Investing | Memphis Invest Releases 3rd Quarter Results
By Chris Clothier on Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Memphis Invest, GP spends $3.1 Million in Redevelopment in 3rd Quarter
There are lots of numbers that may be "more impressive" or others may deem more important, but for us here at Memphis Invest, GP, there were two numbers that really stuck out.
- $3.1 Million spent on redevelopment of single-family homes.
- 58 Small Businesses were contracted for work during the 3rd quarter.