Matt Morgan, Crye-Leike Realtors

08/07/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

07/31/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

07/27/2026

Just Listed! Don't miss this new listing at 1292 BRAYSHORE DR, Collierville.
Listed By Matt Morgan

07/24/2026

How to Use Landscaping to Create More Privacy at Home
Privacy doesn't require a 10-foot wall or blackout curtains over every window. Most of the time it comes down to picking the right plants, structures, and placement, and doing it in roughly the right order. Get the order wrong, and the yard ends up pretty in photos, but useless for the window that's...

Discover how strategic landscaping choices, from evergreen hedges to fencing and layered planting, can add privacy to your yard without losing curb appeal.

07/17/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.

07/14/2026

07/11/2026

Just Listed! Don't miss this new listing at 4497 GRANITE CV, Bartlett.
Listed By Matt Morgan

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4497 Granite Cv, Bartlett, TN 38002, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, asking price of $489,000, MLS ID 10225877

06/30/2026

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Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite patriotic flair to the Collierville Independence Day Celebration as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!

🗓️ WHEN: Thursday, July 2, 2026
📍 WHERE: H.W. Cox Park (440 Powell Road)

⏰ THE SCHEDULE:

• 6:00 PM: 16 food vendors open!

• 7:00 PM: Entertainment begins! Featuring Memphis' own Alexis Grace (American Idol Season 8 ), a powerful commemorative performance by the TN Mass Choir, and high-energy dance hits from Party Planet!

• 9:30 PM: Our signature 18-minute fireworks grand finale spectacular!

☀️ PREPARE FOR HEAT: It is going to be a very hot, summer night! Please pack extra water, coolers with ice, wear light clothing, and bring anything else that will help keep you more comfortable. First responders will be also be on-site if you need them.

🚶‍♂️ GETTING THERE: There is no general public parking inside the park (limited handicap spaces only). We highly encourage walking or using the Greenbelt trails and sidewalks to beat the traffic entirely!

See the full vendor list and event FAQs here: colliervilletn.gov/Collierville4th

06/03/2026

Stop by Sunday, June 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to see 10036 BENTWOOD PEAK CV Collierville, TN 38017 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 10036 Bentwood Peak Cv, Collierville, TN 38017, 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $834,900, MLS ID 10222945