Hiring the right buyer’s agent in St. Louis isn’t optional. It’s essential. Buying a home is emotional everywhere — but here, it’s incredibly nuanced. Block-by-block pricing differences, historic homes, hyper-local school districts, unique housing stock,...
At the end of 2024, many analysts and housing-market watchers laid out forecasts for what 2025 might bring. As we near the end of 2025, here’s a look at what was predicted — and what’s...
Benton Park Overview Benton Park offers a mix of 1800s homes, antique shops, art galleries, as well as both casual and upscale restaurants and bars. Lake fishing and a rustic stone bridge are focal points...
In the southern part of St. Louis, Boulevard Heights is a charming neighborhood that can sometimes be underappreciated. However, those who live there know it as a tight-knit community with easy access to some of...
The word mortgage literally comes from Old French mort gage — meaning “dead pledge.” The pledge “dies” only when the debt is repaid or the property is taken. Fast forward to today, and the new...
Home insurance premiums have been under upward pressure nationwide, and St. Louis homeowners aren’t immune. Homeowners’ insurance costs have increased about 33% nationwide since 2020. Meanwhile, Missouri saw roughly a 12% rise in premiums between...
As the days shorten and temperatures cool, many gardeners hang up their gloves for the season. But in St. Louis (Zone 6), autumn is actually the ideal time to plant shrubs—especially natives. The soil is...
What’s Being Debated and Who It Helps—or Hurts Earlier this year we reported on the significant property tax increases residents across the St. Louis region were seeing. Rising property tax bills have become a lightning...
Probate can be a confusing issue for home sellers and home buyers. Missouri probate is the legal process that determines what happens to someone’s home and property after they pass away. If there is no...
National Diaper Need Awareness Week shines a spotlight on a crisis many families face but few talk about—the struggle to afford enough clean, dry diapers for their babies. Here in St. Louis, the need is...
We’re excited to share some good news: The Dawn Griffin Real Estate Group was voted Best Real Estate Agent in St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Awards for the second year in a row! It’s an incredible...
Missouri’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend starts Friday, August 1st at 12:01am and ends midnight on Sunday, August 3rd. It’s a perfect time to stock up on supplies and rethink how your home supports the busy school...