When you grow up in an area, you often overlook the area that you grew up in.  I had the pleasure of growing up in East Memphis and there is so much to offer.  When you define East Memphis it truly is an area that encompasses a great deal of space. Typically from the Walnut Grove-Union-Poplar interchange East to the Germantown City limits encompasses East Memphis.  Over the past few years there has een a great deal of migration from the Downtown area of the city into East Memphis.  About 15 years ago or so Union Planters Bank (which is now Regions Bank) moved their Main Office to East Memphis, right out on the Poplar Avenue Corridor (the largest strip in Memphis).  Poplar Ave is also known as U.S. Hwy 72.  You have some of the best of the best restaurants in Memphis in East Memphis incl... 12/26/2009

I'm back to my hometown! I moved back to Memphis, TN during the Thanksgiving holiday and I have really enjoyed myself. Just to give everyone a brief update as to my current situation... I am a licensed Realtor in MS & TN with Keller Williams Realty. I also got a job working with Jim N' Nick's Bar-B-Q in Cordova. I helped open the store this time 2 years ago so it has been fun getting back in touch with old friends and making new ones. Now, please keep in mind that in this blog I would like to discuss my journey becoming acquainted with the big city of Memphis while I kick off my oh so successful career in Real Estate. The reason I consider it "kicking off" is because I have worked for 8 months as an assistant to several agents. I put their listings on several (ok, more like 35+) website... 02/02/2009

Charming Home- Colonial Acres 1432 Vera Cruz St., Memphis, TN 38117 View Map The best of Colonial Acres in this classicly charming 3 Bedroom home. Gleaming hardwoods greet you in the spacious living room and dining room. Hardwood floors extend throughout the home. Tastefully decorated and well maintained, the home features a large, eat-in kitchen, large screened porch and separate patio, as well as a fenced yard with 2 car detached garage with plenty of room for a workshop. Walk to lovely Sea Isle Park. Easy access to all parts of Memphis. This home is move in ready. Call today for showings - 901-274-1847. Details Asking Price: $149,500 MLS: 3139998 Lot Size: .2 ac Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 # of Floors: 1 Garage Size: 2 car Subdivision: Colonial Acres Year Built: 1958 Property Ameniti... 05/04/2008

Colonial Acres- Corner Lot 5060 Sea Isle Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 View Map 5060 Sea Isle Rd Lots of space in this 4 Bedroom/2 Bath home in the heart of Colonial Acres. Located on a corner lot with mature trees, this home offers a flexible floor plan, a large eat-in kitchen, separate den and covered porch/mudroom. The large Master is adjacent to a laundry room with outside door. The library could be a second den, sewing room or office. A must see in one of Memphis' most popular neighborhoods. Details Asking Price: $145,000 MLS: 3138614 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 # of Floors: 1 Subdivision: Colonial Acres - Country Club Estates Year Built: 1954 Property Amenities - Range/Oven- Sink Disposal- Dishwasher- Hardwood floors- Attic- Patio - Grass Lawn- Yard- Fenced Yard- Central A/C- Central Heat ... 04/21/2008

Colonial Acres Great Value 1071 Dearing Road, Memphis, TN 38117 View Map Great value on a nice and convenient street in popular Colonial Acres. Call today for a personal showing Details Asking Price: $125,500 MLS: 3132151 Lot Size: .23 acre Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 # of Floors: 1 Subdivision: Colonial Acres Year Built: 1952 Property Amenities - Range/Oven- Sink Disposal- Full Refrigerator- Microwave- Hardwood floors- Attic - Deck- Grass Lawn- Yard- Fenced Yard- Tool Shed- Central A/C - Central Heat- Living room- Dining Room- Breakfast nook- Laundry area - inside Contact InfoJoe Spake Main 901 766-9004 ext.1014 Cell 901 870-3440 Dir 901 274-1847 Email | Website 03/06/2008

Are you interested in a career in real estate and need to find a Memphis real estate company to work with? Or are you already working in real estate and interested in learning why so many Memphis real estate agents choose Crye-Leike? There is an upcoming Memphis real estate career event at Crye-Leike's Corporate Headquarter - Quail Hollow - East Memphis office.  (Map this office with Mapquest)We invite you to find out more about a real estate career and services for Crye-Leike sales associates. Date: Thursday, January 17th at 6:00 PMRegister for this real estate career event in Memphis. Crye-Leike, Realtors is 4th in the nation and has real estate offices throughout the area providing Memphis real estate. We started in 1977 and have since been building a reputation as a leading real est... 12/19/2007

842 N Graham - 2 BR cottage, with gleaming hardwood floors, new kitchen and entry way tile and paint, new Central Air and Heat, deck, wood fenced back yard with storage building.  Convenient to everything in Memphis, especially the UM Main and South Campus.  EAST MEMPHISFor listing Details:  http://joespake.crye-leike.com/detail.php?region=West+Tennessee&fldLogin=wbr.fcnxr&mgrp=12&ln=6&tid=memphis&mlsnum=2665852&sid=kkq3dviof3grbgpfe08mm8jqh2Visual Tour:  http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=914159 Joe Spakehttp://www.spake.com/ 03/06/2007