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Free WiFi in Clayton, MO
There are times when you just need to get out of the house and away from the office to get anything accomplished. If you live in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton, or you travel through Clayton periodically, then this list is for you. Free WiFi is Just a Start: I have a...
How Does Twitter Help Sell Homes?
I know a lot of people probably think I am wasting my time making connections with people on Twitter. Though I have made many new friends and connected with other real estate professionals both locally and nationally, a big part of why I am an active Twitter user is...
Free WiFi in Chesterfield, MO
There are times when you just need to get out of the house and away from the office to get anything accomplished. If you live in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield, or you travel through Chesterfield periodically, then this list is for you. Free WiFi is Just a...
Home Buyer Tip ~ Avoid Buying Homes near Undesirable Things
Whether you are moving to St. Louis or you are moving across town, buyers need to know if there are undesirable things located near a home they are considering buying. Rather than simply relying on your agent to tell you if there is a prison, landfill or railroad...
Video ~ Clean Gutters Keep Basements Dry
Last week when I stepped outside to head to work, I discovered melting snow and ice. I realized that I had failed to follow the advice I give to clients all the time. Clean your gutters, or you might end up with water in your basement. Watch the video above to see how...
Pricing Homes for Sale ~ How Much Should You Reduce the Price? (Part 3)
Don't miss the beginning of this Series: Part 1 – Is Your Home Overpriced? Part 2 - How Long Should You Wait before Reducing Your Price? If you want to stay informed of St. Louis housing market information, subscribe to the Arch City Homes weekly email so you don’t...
Pricing Homes for Sale ~ How Long Should You Wait Before Reducing Your Price? (Part 2)
Did you read Part 1 - Is Your Home Overpriced? If not, you should start there so you can decide if your house is overpriced. You should also take a look at the video in How to Price Your Home to Get it Sold. If you have realized that your house is overpriced, you...
Pricing Homes for Sale ~ Is Your Home Overpriced? (Part 1)
Pricing a home for sale is not an exact science. Even after a thorough data analysis, the best that anyone can really do is make an educated guess when setting the price on a home. At ACH, we use a number of factors to decide what a home should be priced. Some of them...
St. Louis Resource Lists ~ Website Traffic Sells Homes
Some people may wonder why I spend time putting together a map of bars that still allow smoking or coffee houses that offer free WiFi. After all, isn't this a real estate website. The reason is really very simple. People hire us to sell their St. Louis homes. In order...
St. Louis Videos Target Home Buyers ~ Selling Communities Along with Homes
Before home buyers select a home, they choose a community. The best way to decide on which part of town you want to live is to get in the car and explore. Park the car and take a walk. Talk to the neighbors, visit the corner pub or coffee house or head to the park....
