by Karen Goodman | Aug 11, 2019 | Real Estate, St. Louis | Crime, Home Buyers
One of the most common questions home buyers ask about is safety and crime. As a Realtor, it’s a hard question to answer. Each buyer has a different perception of what makes a neighborhood safe. Most real estate agents are taught to simply point buyers to the...
by Karen Goodman | Aug 3, 2019 | Real Estate | Home Buyers, Inspections
Last week, I shared the type of inspections home buyers should consider when purchasing a home. Choosing your building inspector carefully is just as important as deciding what type of inspections to obtain. After closing almost 300 home sale transactions, I’ve...
by Karen Goodman | Jul 27, 2019 | Real Estate | Home Buyers, Inspections
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...
by Karen Goodman | Jun 20, 2019 | Real Estate | Home Buyers
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...
