Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to make a move to the beach, the golf course, or the senior living community they were looking to settle into for their later years in life. This […]
To say that 2020 has been a bit of a whirlwind would be an understatement. And as we get closer to the end of the year, many buyers and sellers are wondering if it makes financial sense to enter the market. Although the warmer months are typically considered the best time to move, buyer demand […]
Picture this: you’re on your way to an open house where you hope to find a seemingly perfect home in just the right neighborhood. It has every single one of your must-haves, plenty of space, and even all of the features you want. But at the open house you spot a few big problems, like […]
As you search for your next home, you’ll probably encounter more than a few neighborhoods that have their own homeowners associations. Often abbreviated as HOAs, these groups usually consist of a few elected residents, although they may also be run by an outside management company or developer. While they tend to get a bad rap, […]
You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best seasons for home buying. After all, there’s more inventory on the market, and the warm weather is ideal for showings. However, the ongoing global health crisis has shattered the idea of the “peak home buying season” and left many potential buyers wondering if now is […]
If you’ve been thinking about buying or selling a home in the near future, the unprecedented events of the last few weeks might have left you feeling a bit uncertain. COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected all of our lives, but that doesn’t mean you need to press pause on your real estate dreams. We want to […]
If you’re considering buying a home this winter you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Winter Edition. The contents of the e-booklet is outlined in the video above. Please note: Registration is NOT Required. You can either read the content online or download the PDF file for your own copy. […]
What is a VA Home Loan? The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the program. In the same year, […]
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 […]
