St. Louis has many great neighborhoods and communities. Regardless of the lifestyle you want or the stage of life you are in, there are likely many places where you would feel at home. St. Louis Magazine published a fun article in their April 2009 print issue,...
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Safety and crime rates top the list of important factors for most buyers when they are trying to decide where they want to buy their new home. Buyers that are moving to an unfamiliar area or a new city often ask their real estate agent if the neighborhood is...
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New Construction is Risky Business: Last year I pointed out that more and more builders have been unable to survive the housing market downturn. Builders that can not pay their construction loans and contractors end up in foreclosure. Some even close their doors. Here...
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Buying a home is serious business. A home is the single largest investment that most people make in their lifetime. Your home is not only the place that you will live, but is also a huge financial investment. Clearly the first step in selecting a home is to focus on...
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The fun part of buying a home is picking out the property. But before you can move your couch into the living room and pick out new paint colors, there are some steps that you need to take to prepare for closing day. Buyer Tasks: Accepted Contract until Closing When I...
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Word on the street is that the mortgage crisis has eliminated 100% mortgages for home buyers. 100% Mortgages are Still Available: I’ve been selling real estate since 2002 and just learned about a loan program guaranteed by the USDA that allows buyers to borrow...
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