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In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help you determine what to offer […]
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard, “location, location, location!” Finding the perfect city or town is one thing, but you’ll need to take it a step further. The right neighborhood may matter more than you think, so before you start your search, we have some tips to help you find the […]
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA works and what they mean for you. According to a recent article on realtor.com, “In a nutshell, an HOA […]
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” all in one sitting. When you’re in the middle of your real estate-themed TV show marathon, you might start […]
Shifting trends and industry-leading research are pointing toward some valuable projections about the status of the housing market for the rest of the year in this midyear housing market update If you’re thinking of buying or selling, or if you just want to know what experts are saying is on the horizon, here are the […]
I bet if you asked your Dad or spouse, “If you had your way, and we moved, what kind of house would you like our next place to be like?” He’d probably say, “Whatever you kids and your mom would like, is good enough for me.” (Good Dad reply) No Dad, seriously, what features would […]
How is the St. Louis Housing Market Doing Compared to Last Year at this Time? New 2019 Housing Report Shows What’s Happening in the St. Louis City/County Real Estate Market This Year Compared to Last Year for the Month of May Median Sale Price for a Home Up 7.2% from 2018 at $222,500Closed Sales Down […]
Summer Home Buyer Guide Providing Buyers With What They Need to Know If you are even slightly considering buying a home you don’t want to miss this Summer Home Buyer Guide. Education in any category is powerful and especially in real estate where you can win or lose time and money! Some of the Subjects […]
Walk Out Basement Backing to Common Ground is the Dream Home for Many What could be better than walking out of your basement and into a view of common ground? No neighbors close by, no traffic to watch, the convenience of not having to climb those basement stairs again just to get outside. Did we […]
Once you’ve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look […]
According to information released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. Many times tax refunds are often looked upon as ‘extra money’ that can be used toward larger goals. If you’ve considered buying a home in 2019, this can be a […]
7 Factors You Should Consider As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. Will your current home fit your needs in retirement? In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home […]
Downsizing can be a great choice for homeowners looking to make a financial or lifestyle change. After all, a smaller amount of space means less money on utility bills and less stress from clutter. Are you a recent empty-nester? Moving for financial reasons? Or maybe you’ve watched a few episodes of Tidying Up with Marie […]
Before you start your home search, you want to know how much you can afford, right? There are two ways to do this: with a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval. As a home buyer, the pre-approval is more valuable to you during your home search. How Pre-Approval Helps You as a Home Buyer One […]
It might surprise you to find out that the top five safest cities in Missouri are located in St. Louis County according to The National Council for Home Safety and Security. In their annual list of states with towns with the least amount of violent and non-violent crimes per population all stats point to St. Louis County. […]
When Do the Most Houses Go On the Market in St. Louis and St. Charles? Savvy shoppers know when it’s the best time of the year to shop for oranges, avocados and apples. But what about homes for sale? When do most houses go on the market in St. Louis? What months seem to feature […]
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 […]
Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off season” can yield tremendous advantages. The “off season” differs depending on your specific location, but always refers to the period of time during a calendar year when both inventory and competition are low. Usually, this corresponds […]
It’s a common real estate predicament: selling the home you currently live in while trying to buy a new one. So… what’s the most efficient way to go about it? All in all, it depends on your situation. Are you willing to buy a second home without having sold your first one? Or are 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: […]
