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International Food Shopping in St. Louis ~ Global Foods
If you've never been to Global Foods in Kirkwood, you are missing out. Even if you aren't a big cook, it's fun to browse the isles and see what people eat throughout the world. The food is organized by country rather than by the type of food. As a result, you'll find...
Farmer’s Market Season Arrives in St. Louis
A few years ago, I put together a list of all of the local farmer markets for my business website. Each spring, I update the list to include the dates the markets open & close and add new markets to the list. When I started the list, I had no idea there were so...
Parkway School District Boundaries Change
Home buyers looking for a home in some parts of the Parkway School District need to pay close attention to the boundaries when they are picking a new home. Last fall, the Parkway School District announced changes to the school boundaries beginning with the 2012-2013...
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
During the housing boom, a lot of people bought homes who really weren't ready to be homeowners. The blame lies both with the homeowners who got caught up in the buying frenzy without carefully considering if buying was right for them, and also with the media and real...
Marketing Homes for Sale ~ Focus on Lifetstyle
When I first started marketing homes, I did what so many agents do. I used the marketing remarks section of the MLS to list as many features as I could squeeze into the 1000 character limit. It wasn't long before I realized I was missing the point. Buyers don't buy...
What are the Best High Schools in St. Louis?
Real estate agents hear this question a lot. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer. There are so many factors you could consider when comparing high school performance. College admission test scores (ACT or SAT) Standardized testing scores (MAP testing in...
FHA Mortgage Fees Increase for New Borrowers – Decrease for Refi’s
Below is an email I received yesterday from the lender who assists most of our buyers. Christine really pays attention to what is happening in the industry and makes sure our clients don't miss out on opportunities to save money. She passes on information to us all of...
Restaurant Delivery to University City, MO
Fozzie's Steak Thyme salad and grilled cheese While I do love to cook, I don't like to cook every day. Some days I throw something together that takes 5 minutes from what's in my pantry and fridge. Sometimes I grab carry out. But then there are days like yesterday. I...
When Is the Best Month to Sell a Home?
Common folklore is that most real estate home sales occur in the spring and summer. The reality is that homes are sold every month of the year. I like to look at the numbers and base my decisions on facts. The facts show that a small percentage of the annual sales...
52 Things To Do in St. Louis
If you want to stay informed of St. Louis events and things to do, subscribe to the Arch City Homes weekly email so you don’t miss any posts! About 1 1/2 years ago, I put together a list of 52 Things To Do in St. Louis. I wanted to have a list that defined St. Louis....
