As we kick off the new year, many families have made resolutions to enter the housing market in 2019. Whether you are thinking of finally ditching your landlord and buying your first home or selling your starter house to move into your forever home, there are two pieces of the real estate puzzle you […]
St. Louis Home Buyer Guide Winter 2018 Edition If you are considering purchasing a home this winter check out this info-packed St. Louis Home Buyer Guide. Approximately 25 pages covering many topics to help you understand the whole process of finding, sorting, and deciding on the best house for you. Topics include: Knowing What You […]
St. Louis Housing Report August 2018- Rise in Median Sales Price with an Increase in New Listings “Although 2018 housing trends show we are in a sellers’ market, the rise in overall new listings compared to 2017 offers renewed optimism for buyers searching for their dream home,” said St. Louis REALTORS® President Marc Levinson. The Press Release Stated: […]
Big Question: Who’s on Restaurant Row at Taste of St. Louis this Year? It’s all about the food. Seriously, it’s easy to find a crowd somewhere in St. Louis on the weekend. But where can you find over 30 eateries featuring out-of-this-world food and desserts … all in one place? Two of the most popular […]
St. Louis Housing Report June 2018-Tight Inventory as Interest Rates Increase The St. Louis Housing Report June 2018 Report shows tight inventory as interest rates have increased says the St. Louis Realtors in their monthly report covering and comparing June 2018 statistics with June 2017 stats. “As little as two years ago, mortgage interest rates […]
St. Louis Housing Report May 2018-Prices Continue to Increase as Inventory Struggles to Maintain Demand The St. Louis Realtors April 2018 Housing report is consistent with the first four months of this year as increased competition among buyers trying to find their home in the low inventory levels of available listings. One Bright Spot in […]
St. Louis Housing Report March 2018 March 2018 Housing Report from St. Louis REALTORS® on Vimeo. The St. Louis Housing Report March 2018 just released by the St. Louis REALTORS® states, “St. Louis’ stubborn late winter slows new listing inventory and continues to drive average sales price up.” The March 2018 figures for new home […]
The Safest City in St. Louis County is Ballwin For the third consecutive year, Ballwin was ranked as the safest city in St. Louis County. Safest Cities in the U.S. The study performed by Neigborhood Scout, a real estate marketing site, analyzed the most recent FBI crime stats for cities with a population of at […]
What is the Relationship Status of First Time Homebuyers? Have you ever wondered about the relationship status of first time homebuyers? Probably not, but since it’s Valentine’s Day today why not check into the relationship status of who’s buying homes? According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again […]
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
How Do Low Interest Rates Have Such a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power? According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home […]
The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a first-time home or a move-up home) makes absolutely no sense from a home affordability standpoint. They are wrong! […]
Wildwood Missouri Hosts 2018 Tough Mudder Event The city of Wildwood just sealed the deal as the host city for the 2018 Tough Mudder Event to be held at Hidden Valley Ski Resort August 2018. Attention all you Mudders out there: Wildwood Missouri Hosts 2018 Tough Mudder Event! HOORAH! Jason Boyd, senior VP Operations […]
St Peters 15th Best Place to Live in America According to Money Magazine Every year MONEY Magazine selects the top 100 spots that offer a healthy economy, affordable homes, and a high quality of life. Our own St. Peters came in at #15. According to the Money article, “St. Peters is an ideal place to […]
St Louis Housing Report August 2017 Highlights According to the new St. Louis REALTORS® the St. Louis Housing Report for August, the median sales price in St. Louis city and county combined dipped 3 percent from $179,900 in August 2016 to $174,900 this year while the number of homes sold increased from 1,855 to 1,912, a 3 […]
St. Louis Ranks #4 in the Top 20 Cities Where You Get the Most for Your Money Where will your paycheck go the furthest? Look no further than St. Louis who just ranked #4 in the list of the top cities where you get the most for your money. The popular blog Indeed just published […]
Housing Report for St Louis City and County May 2017 Just Released The Housing Report for St. Louis City and County is released monthly providing a market snapshot of MLS sales activity covering the previous month for the city and county combined. It covers key performance indicators such as median sales price, number of homes […]
In a blog post published last Friday, CNBC’s Diana Olnick reported on the latest results of the FAU Buy vs. Rent Index. The index examines the entire US housing market and then isolates 23 major markets for comparison. The researchers at FAU use a “‘horse race’ comparison between an individual that is buying a home […]
Housing Report for St. Louis City and County Show Increasing Prices Shrinking Inventory As predicted, the St. Louis housing market grows more challenging for homebuyers as inventory continues to diminish while prices continue to increase. Let’s look at a few highlights from the infographic above to see where the real estate market has been […]
Why Millennials Choose to Buy a Home According to NerdWallet’s Millenials and Homebuying Study, the top 5 reasons why millenials choose to buy a home are: To Have Control Over Their Living Space – 93% Many Millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes, dream of the day that they […]
