Fall Maintenance Checklist for Home Owners
Temperatures are starting to cool and fall is the time to being to preparing our homes for the colder winter weather. A couple of hours attending to these main areas of your home can save...
Housing Market on Track to Beat Last Year’s Success
Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions....
Affordable 100 and Affordable 97 Loan Programs
Special financing from Regions Mortgage may be available on homes that are listed in near our recently sold condo at 5308 Chouteau’s Bluff. In select areas of the city, there is no income limit to...
Central West End – Neighborhood Focus
Considered one of the most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods of St. Louis, the Central West boundaries are Union Boulevard and the eastern portion of Forest Park on the west, I-64/US 40 on the south, Delmar Boulevard on the north, and Vandeventer Avenue on the east....
Home Sale Prices Increase During COVID-19
If you are thinking of putting your home on the market, there are now more safety issues to consider relating to COVID. But chances are your home is worth more now than it was in...
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell – Design Tweaks
I recently did a chat with David Nelson, who I frequently refer to as “The Secret Sauce of Circa”. I recommend all my clients do everything he tells you to do because those who do,...
Virtual Reality Tours in Today’s Real Estate Market
Planning to sell your home but only want qualified buyers (not unvetted looky-loos) coming through your space? Interested in buying a home but don’t want to needlessly tour homes that ultimately won’t work? With Circa’s...
How Technology is Enabling the Real Estate Process
Today’s everyday reality is pretty different than it looked just a few weeks ago. We’re learning how to do a lot of things in new ways, from how we work remotely to how we engage...
7 Things We Love About Kirkwood
One of the hottest neighborhoods in the area, Kirkwood has great schools, a vibrant and walkable downtown, and a fantastic parks system. Here’s a list of seven things we love about Kirkwood. 1. downtown kirkwood...
Shaw – Neighborhood Focus
The Shaw townhome at 3960 Cleveland was rehabbed in 2009. Careful attention was given to the restoration of its facade. We sold this home in 2020. Shaw Neighborhood Spotlight The Shaw Neighborhood is bordered by...
Lindenwood Park – Neighborhood Focus
St. Louis’ Lindenwood Park is a popular area nestled between larger commercial arteries like Arsenal, Hampton and Chippewa with Watson cutting southwest through the neighborhood. It offers every kind of “walkability” you could want. Walk...
Trend Spotting: Kitchens That Don’t Look Like Kitchens
With the popularity of open floorplans and a shift towards smaller homes, the line between living, dining, and kitchen spaces continues to grow fuzzier. These changes are being reflected in kitchen design that aims to...