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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today? Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact […]
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. […]
Have you wondered, “Should I wait for lower interest rates before I start hunting for a home?” Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering […]
The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is […]
St. Louis Housing Report Compares November 2020 Activity to November 2019 How is the St. Louis Housing market compared to last year at this time? You might be surprised, delighted, depressed, anxious or hopeful or a little bit of all of these emotions. You can dive into the full report by following the link below: […]
Welcome to the St. Louis Housing report October 2020 edition. We are comparing real estate activity in St. Louis City and County combined to October of 2019. Is the market doing better, are home prices dropping or increasing and what are the local trends? Get the Full Report To see the full report visit our […]
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we […]
This year has been difficult for just about everyone, but if you were (or still are) thinking about buying a home in 2020, you might be feeling more than a little overwhelmed. An ongoing pandemic, the subsequent recession, and general uncertainty have forced many house-hunters to put their real estate dreams on hold. However, despite […]
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and thank them for their continued dedication to our nation. In the United States, there are many valuable benefits available to Veterans, including VA home loans. For over 75 years, VA home loans have provided millions of Veterans and their families the opportunity to […]
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end. Some originally forecasted that up to 30% of homeowners would choose to enter forbearance. Less than 10% actually did, and […]
Registration Not Required If you’re considering buying a home this fall, you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Fall Edition. The contents of the e-booklet is outlined in the video above. Please note: Registration is NOT Required.Yep, you do not have to share your email to read the guide! You can […]
If you have been reading about the real estate market recently you can’t help but pick up on conflicting messages. “Wow homes are more affordable now than ever before!” mixed with … “Low inventory and bidding wars are driving home prices higher!” The two statements don’t seem to be compatible with each other. So which […]
Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According to Zillow: “In 2020, homes went from the […]
How to Find Affordable Homes in the Parkway School District Parkway School District is a highly-ranked school system in the St. Louis area. How do you find affordable homes in the Parkway School District? You have to know the area to search in as the prices vary significantly. The school district is divided into four […]
If you’re considering buying a home this summer, you will want to explore the St. Louis Home Buyer Guide 2020 Summer 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. […]
Given how we have seen more unemployment claims than ever before over the past several weeks, fear is spreading widely. Some good news, however, shows that more than 4 million initial unemployment filers have likely already found a new job, especially as industries such as health care, food and grocery stores, retail, delivery, and more increase […]