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Implementing color into your home is sometimes easier said than done. Browsing rows upon rows of paint samples can be daunting, and combining colors that really work together is not for the faint of heart. Luckily, your friends at the Memphis movers can help you narrow down the color choices with a few color palettes that go great together.

Black and white. An obvious color combo, it is dramatic and classic, and it can easily be implemented into your home.

Pink and green. Ideal for little girls rooms or a private place like an office, pink and green is bold, crisp, and preppy.

Yellow and blue. Serene and soothing, sunshiney yellow and peaceful blue make a great combination.

Red and tan. Neutral beige and taupe let bright red take the spotlight.

Gray and yellow. Gloomy gray gets injected with happy yellow for a colorful medium fit for any room.

Navy and white. Crisp, nautical, and clean, navy blue and white is a stylish and understated color combo that begs to be lived in.

Coral and turquoise. Happy and eye-catching colors such as these belong center stage in your home, such as a den or downstairs bathroom.

Try out one (or more!) of these color combos for a home that is put together and lively.

Many times, we get caught up on things we want or need and let that stifle our happiness. The Memphis movers want to help you harness happiness and head into the new year with a positive outlook–one that begins right at home. Follow our tips on how to be happier in your home, and share your thoughts with us!

1. Make your bed each morning. This is one of the easiest and quickest things you can do to lift your mood each morning.

2. Leave rooms clutter-free. If you are lounging on the couch and looking at a magazine, put the magazine away when you are done. If you get out coffee and make a pot, but the filters and other items used back in the cabinets. Ditto for bathroom products. Clutter=stress.

3. Get sentimental. Hang artwork created by your kids, photos of your grandparents, pictures from your wedding. Filling your home with these positive elements and happy memories helps you remember the happiness and bring it present.

4. Be grateful. Start a journal recording things you are grateful for, and a happy memory from each day. At dinner, engage the whole family to share something good that happened that day.

5. Enjoy cleaning. This can be tough, but the fact of the matter is cleaning is a necessary part of keeping a house, so you might as well enjoy the act. Play music, dance, and make it as enjoyable as possible.

6. Set goals. Have things you want to accomplish the next day clearly thought out before you wake up the next morning. It can be great or small, either way the impact on your attitude will be clear.

7. Help family members with their chores without expecting gratitude. Forming healthy relationships and maintaining them is key to happiness.

8. Call one family member or friend each day. Keep relationships clued in and stay involved in each others’ lives, even if there are thousands of miles between you.

9. Invest in togetherness. Spending money on things like a bigger television for watching movies together, or a Wii with several controllers for family game nights are the perfect purchases to increase happiness, togetherness, and positivity.

10. Take time out. In the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to overlook quiet time. Spend a few minutes every day just connecting to something greater–whether it’s going for a walk through your neighborhood and breathing in fresh air or meditating in your home, find something that helps you find inner peace. Reading a book is always a great way to decompress and disconnect too!

Here at the Memphis movers, we know that time flies, there aren’t enough hours in the day, and that kids grow in the blink of an eye. While we can’t give you more time, or ways to slow the clock, we can help you get organized so that you spend less of your valuable time searching for things or frantically tossing through clutter. Follow these organizing ideas and get on track to make 2013 efficient and easy!

Organize your bills. Use accordion files, label makers, cabinets, and whatever other tools you need to get your paper clutter under control. Itemizing by month will make it easy for you to grab the things you are looking for when accountants or employers have questions.

Print chore charts. Get the whole family streamlined and never have another day of cluttered dishes or unfolded laundry. Write down chores that everyone is assigned, and write a reward at the bottom of the chart to serve as motivation.

Create a cleaning caddy. Anything you need to clean throughout the house, such as white vinegar, baking soda, toothbrushes (for scrubbing) and so on, all need to be in one common cart that you can easily move from room to room as needed.

Organize areas that draw clutter: desks, closets, shelves and cabinets, namely. Store seasonal items in space bags to take up less storage space.

While there are many ideas on how to get your home organized, these should help you get started to an organized 2013 here in Memphis!

The number of single family homes sold in Memphis for the month of November 2012 at a 6.2 percent increase over November 2011. Additionally, the Memphis movers have learned that the median closing price for homes in the area was up 18 percent, at $95,000. Most of the November transactions involved existing homes, and new homes only comprised 60 of the properties that sold—down from November 2011’s 66 homes. New home pricing has also risen, with prices averaging around $283,000+ compared to November 2011’s $225,580.

For year-to-date sales, the city of Memphis has garnered $1.79 billion, which is a 19.3 percent rise from 2011’s comparative $1.5 billion in profits.

In a twist for the better, the need for employees in the Memphis area has peaked as plans to expand a Nike distribution facility in 2014. If expansions go on as predicted, the company could add over 250 positions. The Memphis metro area had an 8.4 percent unemployment rate this past September, despite many open positions at warehouses that the area struggles to fill. The Memphis movers know that there is certainly job potential, though it’s been difficult finding the appropriate candidates.

The Memphis area has long been dubbed as America’s Distribution Center, but despite the flourishing market for warehouses and distribution centers, Memphis lacks in its offerings for entry level jobs and training programs to prepare people adequately to take on these positions. This leaves us concerned that the Nike corporation may have to relocate employees into the Memphis area with the appropriate qualifications rather than filling the jobs with our own Memphis residents.

In anticipation of the potential expansion, it would be wise for the Memphis area to offer training programs and groom some of our local jobseekrs for positions at the facility.

With the economy still in recovery mode and the real estate industry still relatively fragile, the pricing and affordability for run down properties is still a profitable investment for those looking to flip and resell property. Locally, there are still many properties available for entrepreneurs looking to expand their real estate portfolio and make additional profits as the market regains momentum.

The Memphis movers have learned that almost 25% of the Memphis housing market is non-owner occupied. While some of those properties are rentals with tenants occupying them, there is also a substantial amount of investors who are buying REO properties and reselling them.

If you’re interested in becoming a home flipper, it is essential that you study the conditions of foreclosed properties and learn what types of properties will run you a lot more in cost to fix up. Also, learning the process of reselling flipped homes–what kind of timeline to prep for and also the amount of time that homes are spending on the market before being purchased by new owners. Learning what kind of maintenance and upkeep to expect in the meantime is also an important part of flipping houses–you have to be informed so you don’t get overwhelmed.

According to a recent analysis of the United States, it has come to light that Tennessee has the 17th highest population in the country. Over the past 2 years, the population has gone up with the addition of 140,000+ residents, bringing the current census to 6,486,827 residents, according to an estimate from On Numbers. The Memphis movers know that the more the local population grows, the more the demand for real estate will grow.

Memphis has held the 17th spot fairly consistently, as it was ranked 17th when the U.S. Census Report came out in 2010. California remains at the top position, followed by Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois.

At the opposite end of the report was Wyoming, with a total of about 577,000 residents.

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors has reported that total sales for the region have increased for 9 out of the 10 months. The economy and local real estate market are poised for success and better times ahead, according to industry insiders in the Memphis market. Concerns for the well being of the industry have to do with potential banking regulations that would stifle the mortgage market. A proposed Basel III provision would make lending extremely expensive for homeowners, despite low interest rates.

The Memphis movers are hopeful that the expert opinions about an improving market are on point. The market is still in a state of recovery, and also susceptible to floundering again. We hope the rest of 2012 and into next year is fruitful for the local economy.

According to figures shared by the Memphis City Council this week, the amount of foreclosures in our area has continued to rise at about the same pace as the second quarter of 2012. The Memphis movers have confirmed there was 965 foreclosures in the area from July to September of this year, up from 932 foreclosures during the same time frame of 2011.

The prevalence of vacant properties and poverty in Memphis are both strong contributors to the state of the real estate industry. It is estimated that 160,000 people in Memphis are living in poverty, and the unemployment rate is at 8.9 percent. The number of filings is a 4 percent increase for the year, which is certainly not something to be taken lightly. To resolve the poverty and work on unemployment would be crucial in recovering the housing market.

Shelby County has posted positive numbers for home sales in the third quarter, according to real estate reporting company Chandler Reports. Shelby County saw 4,176 homes sell from July 1-September 30–a figure that’s up from 3,556 homes in 2011 at the same increment. So far for 2012, a total of 16 percent more homes then sold to this point in 2011. The Memphis movers are optimistic that buyer confidence is picking up again, and that the economy and added jobs are fueling home buying desires. Home prices and total revenue are also both up in comparison to 2011.

The highest activity was generated this past quarter by Collierville county. Our of Memphis neighborhoods, Germantown East performed the best. The only area under-performing in the region is new home construction sales, where the change year over year was relatively flat.