FHA 203k Construction Loans
Buying a home that needs some attention can be a good choice for buyers who want to build up a lot equity through improvements. Some buyers are undaunted by a fixer. But they do require more...
Imagine the Possibilities at 1021 Chelsea
Looking for a solid home that’s been well-cared for? Don’t want to pay for someone else’s questionable rehab decisions? Always dreamed of remodeling your own kitchen? Well, here’s your chance. 1021 Chelsea in Glendale, needs...
1021 Chelsea – Memory Maker
1021 Chelsea sits on a quiet Glendale Street. It is a cute, cozy, and quaint house in a cute, cozy, and quaint neighborhood. This home has history and you can feel it. It was built...
Kitchen Design Done Right
In his 2008 book The Way We’ll Be, pollster, author, trend-spotter, and thought leader John Zogby identified four mega-trends that he believed are shaping the trajectory of the American culture and fundamentally redefining the American Dream...
Financing Green Home Projects
As we strive to become more environmentally-conscious, making changes to the mechanical and electrical engineering of our homes can make a huge impact in contributing to a sustainable environment, and can save money. Conducting a...
Favorite Parks of Webster Groves & Shrewsbury
St. Louis claims many historical and award winning parks like Forest Park and Tower Grove, but many of the smaller neighborhood parks are near and dear to us as well. Today we are looking at...
Hiking Spots Within 30 Minutes of St. Louis
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? There is no shortage of great hiking trails near St. Louis. Whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or...
Domino Move – Adam & Sarah’s Buy & Sell Scenario
As part of our continuing series on buying and selling at the same time, we will look at a Tower Grove couple who decided to buy a new home before listing their existing home. Meet...
Thanksgiving Gratitude & Recipes
Thanksgiving is EASILY our favorite holiday here at The Dawn Griffin Group. Today we are sharing some of our favorite recipes and the ways we celebrate. Whether you are spending Thanksgiving at home or traveling,...
Maplewood Named a Hipster City
Just this morning, St. Louis Magazine reported on a study done by Yelp and realtor.com that ranked Maplewood number 14 out of 50 on a list of the “hottest hipster markets in America.” The list...
Footprints in the Dust – Hot St. Louis Neighborhoods
As a buyers agent, I like to tell our clients that they are likely to see my footprints in the dust of whatever new house they look at because I try to get into new listings...
Our Top 5 Client Scores in 2016
What defines a client score for us? Well, it usually involves one of these or a combination of these things: negotiating significant savings for our buyers swooping in on a property that has high value but...