I just read an interesting article by James Asbury, President of the Missouri Association of Realtors, that suggests the real reason behind the current slow market is overpriced homes and unrealistic sellers. He notes that the average national appreciation for homes purchased between 1987 to 2000 was 4% per year. Then we hit a booming market, and the [...]
When is the best time to sell? This question is asked of real estate agents all the time. The answer really has to do with supply and demand, and the different type of buyers out there. Supply and Demand: First, let’s talk about supply and demand. We all know that when there is limited supply and lots of demand, products sell for [...]
I thought I would jump start this blog with a little information about me for those of you that don’t already know me. It is funny how kids are supposed to figure out what they want to do ‘when they grow up’ at an age when they know nothing about life. Maybe you were one of the [...]
Welcome to my new website and blog focusing on the St. Louis region and real estate. I know that there is a lot of information out there on real estate, but I want to offer an insider’s view for my clients and web visitors. I’ll be writing about local issues and offering friendly tips for home buyers [...]