The Magnolia Blog

You may have heard about the importance of reducing your carbon footprint. You may understand that when a home is built with more energy efficiency you will have lower utility bills and maintenance costs. But how can you tell if a home is built with green technologies? The truth is, it’s pretty difficult because most

After carefully reviewing thousands of entries, Parade Magazine chose Collierville, Tennessee as having the “2014 Best Main Street in America”. While all of us at Magnolia Homes and Oak Grove Realty were thrilled at the great news, we already knew that Collierville is an exceptional town. “In the summer, neighbors gather on the Collierville square,

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® was founded in 1980 to bring joy into the lives of children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Since the organization’s very humble beginnings, almost 220,000 wishes have been fulfilled, with a new one granted every 38 minutes. That’s a lot of joy, but it also means there are too many, seriously ill

When she walks into a new home, heads turn. They follow her every move. And when something catches her eye, they are all riveted to that spot. She is Karen Garner, founder of Magnolia Homes, and she handles the new home inspection with the critical eye that has made her walk-throughs legendary. Karen’s process can

You may be surprised at how expensive office chairs can cost, but once you factor in how much time you spend sitting in your office, you’ll be glad you made the investment in a quality chair. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a superior office chair. Chair companies such as Sitbetter