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Find real estate advice for both buyers and sellers, as well as market trends, homeowner tips, pet friendly real estate, St. Louis information, and general real estate advice.
Home Inspection Guide for Buyers
Most buyers understand that they should get a building inspection before they purchase a home, but getting a building inspection simply isn't enough for most homes. What Home Inspections Should You Get? Building inspections: The building inspection is the bare minimum...
First Time Buyer Guide to Buying a Home
Distinguish Between Needs & Wants: Make a list of what you must have in a home, and really stick to the basics. Focus on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, floor plans, location, parking situation and price. One method of distinguishing between Needs & Wants...
10 Things You Should Know Before Moving to St. Louis
1. St. Louis has 4 real seasons. We get just enough of the white stuff for kids to get a couple of snow days each year. Spring is wonderful, but is also the season for thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes. Don't worry. You are more likely to have your car or roof hit by...
6 Tips for a Smooth Home Purchase
Buying a home can be an emotional, time-consuming, and complex process. Follow the tips below to make the process go as smoothly as possible. 1. Check your credit Before you apply for a home loan, regardless of your credit score, it's a smart idea to obtain a copy...
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BUYER TIP: Must Know Information for Condo Buyers [VIDE0]
Buying a condo is different than buying a single family home, and you need an experienced condo Realtor© to help you if you are buying a condo. Someone who knows what to ask and how to write a condo contract. I'm one of those agents who knows what I'm doing when it...
VIDEO TIP: 3 Important Spring – Early Summer Homeowner Tips
This year is seems like we went straight from cold winter to hot summer, without ever getting to experience spring. But the things you need to do in spring or early summer still need to be done even if it feels like we skipped spring. And if you are thinking about...
How is the St. Louis Real Estate Market REALLY Doing?
Everywhere I go, people ask me how the real estate market is doing. I find that people quote the latest news article they heard or read, believing that what they heard mirrors what is happening locally. However, news sources quoting real estate trends are almost...
Make Your Stove Safe by Installing an Anti-Tip Device
One of the first things real estate agents learn during home inspections is that all stoves (gas and electric) should have an anti-tip device. Actually, when you buy a stove, it comes with the anti-tip device. Unfortunately, most people don't use it and...
Transform your Kitchen with a New Backsplash
Home buyers searching through homes on the internet, trying to decide which homes to visit in person, often don't realize how easy it can be to transform something they dislike into something they want. When buyers look at kitchens that feel plain, they often think it...
Top 5 Features St. Louis Home Buyers Want that Aren’t in Marketing Pictures
Home buyers searching through homes on the internet, trying to decide which homes to visit in person, see a lot of pretty pictures (and terrible pictures!). But often the things that get a buyer to make an offer aren't in those pictures. Here are 5 of the top features...
