From the monthly archives:

December 2010

2 FREE Ways to Find Foreclosures in St. Louis

by Karen Goodman on December 23, 2010

in Buyers

If you have decided that you want to buy a foreclosure, the next step is to find foreclosed homes that are for sale. But finding foreclosures can be a lot of work or cost you a lot of money. There are certainly free methods you can use to be one of the first to know [...]

   

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For most individual home buyers, there are only a few factors that really matter: • Can I afford this home? • Is it a good investment? • Does it meet my family’s needs? So it’s a bit surprising that the most important housing statistic has gone largely unreported: homes have never been more affordable.  Affordability, [...]

   

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This Month in Real Estate ~ December 2010

by Karen Goodman on December 8, 2010

in Sellers

Video Highlights: The number of For Sale by Owner (FSBO) listed homes has dropped FSBO listed homes average a lower median sale price Setting the correct price and preparing the home for sale were 2 challenges for FSBO sellers Benefits identified for using a full-service agent vs a limited-service  or MLS-only agent Check back each [...]

   

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Most people think that buying a home in the best school districts in St. Louis is only possible for the very wealthy. Yes. There are plenty of McMansions and prestigious streets that costs more than most of us will ever be able to afford. But it IS possible to buy a home in some of [...]

   

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