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Crye*Leike Franchises, Inc. (CLFI), an independently operated subsidiary of Crye-Leike, Inc. (CLI), was recently recognized by Entrepreneur magazine on their annual Franchise 500 list with a ranking of 365. According to Entrepreneur, factors such as financial strength, growth rate, system size, y...

How Much Can I Afford?This depends on many factors including how much money you have to put down, what type of loan you can get, how much your closing costs are and any other expenses you need to cover.Quick estimates...How much can you borrow? Most lenders want your housing expenses (mortgage, p...

The Crye-Leike success story began in Memphis, Tennessee when long-time friends Harold E. Crye and Dick Leike decided in December 1976 to leave the real estate firm they were with to start their own business. They committed as partners to build a real estate company that would be results-oriented...

Preparing & Showing Your Home.  Let your home welcome buyers with a smile!With a little effort on your part, your home can be sold more quickly and at a better price. These 20 tips have been proven invaluable to owners and are worth your special attention.Preparation for Showing:First Impressions...

Should I get pre-approved before I shop for a home?Yes, absolutely! This will let you know how much home you can afford. It makes shopping for a home a lot easier. You don't want to fall in love with a home only to find out that the bank will not qualify you for that purchase amount. As soon as y...

What's Lurking Behind Your Walls?Could you have trouble lurking behind your walls? If so, would you know it before it was too late? Many homeowners might be shocked to know the condition of the electrical system in their homes. A recent study done by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission fou...