St. Louis area real estate market update
Market update for Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Town & Country, Des Peres, Chesterfield and Ladue, Missouri.
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Pets are a joy and a delight that help make our lives feel more meaningful -- but let's face it: The folks who have a problem with pets because of the mess and wear and tear on an average home kind of have a point. Pets shed their fur everywhere. They don't always smell…
Implementing some "green" upgrades in a home you own is almost always a great investment -- first because it can often save you money as the homeowner, and second because more and more buyers are looking for homes that are energy-efficient and have other environmentally…
Paying less than the listing price for a house might seem like a pipe dream in some markets, but for savvy buyers who know what they're doing, it's a very real possibility. That said, making an offer that's lower than the listing price can also be a dangerous game to play…
Just like hiring for any other position, you'll want to interview your real estate agent before buying a house with them. If you've never interviewed an agent before, here are 7 questions you should ask.
You don't need to put 20% down
These lenders offer low-down-payment or no-down-payment options:
VA loans: 0% down*
USDA loans: 0% down
FHA loan: 3.5% down
Some conventional loans: 3% down
Staging a home isn't an exact science and it's more of an art, one that covers several rooms and flows throughout a home. The goal is to create a warm, welcoming space that will resonate with buyers. Here are the biggest mistakes you can make when staging your house for…
When you binge-watch a little too much HGTV, it's easy to come to some crazy conclusions. Conclusions like, "House flipping looks easy! I should try it!"
Even though home inspections cover just about everything in the home that could cause an issue, they can't look inside walls, under floors, or tear the house apart to find each and every potential issue. Here are the problems that they're most likely to miss.
Every little effort you can make toward building a better backyard or front yard and will make your outside time that much more enjoyable.
Even though humans are a species that builds and maintains our own shelter (also known as "homes"), we can all appreciate the beauty that the natural outdoors has to offer -- and indeed, there are entire industries dedicated to beautifying our own outdoor spaces so that we…
Moving is stressful all on its own, but when you add in kids or pets (or both), it can feel downright impossible. But you can ensure the move is as low-stress for them, and you, as possible.
Look around your home and chances are you'll be able to spot plenty of opportunities to keep your family safe. Here are the top items to make sure you have around the home and are in top shape and checked…