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101 Things Every St. Louisan Must Do
St. Louis Magazine recently put together a great list of 101 things that every St. Louisan should do. With gas prices so high this year, maybe it's time to take a vacation in your own backyard. I've whittled down their big list to a much shorter one to help get you...
Ask Your Agent About Sign Callers Before You Sign a Listing Agreement
A couple of days ago I joined the conversation at Trulia on how a listing agent should react when receiving a call from an unrepresented buyer that wants to see a listing. I'll be honest. I'm shocked that there are so many listing agents that will ask intrusive...
Builder Quality Work for Your Renovation Project
A couple of days ago I wrote a post about how difficult the current market is for new home builders in the St. Louis area. My broker, Shawn Kelsey, has been representing a local builder, Jacaty Construction, for about 10 years. Together, Shawn and Jack Jacaty have...
The Utility Company Really Can Come Dig Up Your Yard
This morning I woke up to the sound of construction equipment. If you ever thought that strangers couldn't suddenly show up one day and just dig up your yard, you are wrong! Most properties have at least one utility easement within their boundaries. I happen to live...
Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Get Ready for Back-To-School
For the last few years, I have volunteered for a charity event that helps disadvantaged kids get ready to go back to school. This year, I am one of the co-chairs of this amazing one day annual event, so I'm going to put out my plug for volunteers and hope you will...
Fire Destroyed my Childhood Home
I found out a couple of days ago that there was a major fire in my childhood home last week. My parents bought the house when I was 2 years old. My mom sold it 4 years ago after 35 years of proud ownership. It was sad for me and my siblings to see her move, but the...
Top 10 St. Louis Summer Activities that You Can Do for Free
With gas prices so ridiculously high, you should consider taking advantage of the many fun, free events in St. Louis. As a lifelong resident of St. Louis, I know that we often take the availability of free activities for granted. After spending 6 years assisting...
St. Louis Summer Free Concert Schedule
UPDATE: Click here to see this year's Free Concert schedule. St. Louis has many wonderful parks and venues that offer free summer concerts. Pick a night, and you'll have plenty of choices. Below is a list of old favorites and new opportunities to enjoy some live music...
Buyer Tips – Make Sure you have a Clear Survey When you Buy Your Next Home
You may have noticed that I haven't been around very much in the last month. I've been out working with clients that are buying and selling homes. Buying a home involves more than simply finding the right house. There are a number of issues that can come up once you...
Stop Those Telemarketing Calls on your Cell Phone
Lately I've been getting a lot of telemarketing calls on my home and cell phones. I was registered through the Missouri Do Not Call List, but it must have expired as my home phone (which is really only used for faxes) has been ringing a lot lately. I just...
