Navigating a Real Estate Transaction with Precision and Care
Background In 2020 Sara moved to St. Louis to be close to her daughter and granddaughter. We helped her find her home that was perfect for her. Sara was in her 70s and was looking...
Riverview Home, Neighborhood, & Nearby Developments
History of Riverview The Riverview neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, has a rich history that stretches back to the early 19th century. Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Osage and Missouri, the area...
Should I Paint My Home Before I Sell?
One of the most frequent questions I get is: “Should I repaint my house before selling it?” Despite painting being among the less intensive home improvement tasks, it demands both time and financial investment. In...
Chaifetz Arena – Relocating for a Job in Midtown
We are HUGE St. Louis Billikens Basketball fans – season ticket holders and my son is obsessed with basketball. (His team just took first place in their tournament last weekend). So when we heard that...
20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years of Real Estate
In April 2018 I posted a blog titled 14 Lessons Learned from 14 years in Real Estate (read here). Fast forward six years and I just celebrated my 20th year as a Realtor. I am...
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
In this episode of STL People on the Move we talk to Carrie Crompton, a dynamic force behind the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. With a background in law and a passion for social change,...
Cash Buyers Highest Since 2014
Mortgage rates are up, but so are cash buyers. Since October 2022, they’ve made up over 25% of home sales, reaching 32% by January 2024, the highest since June 2014. Who are these buyers? Recent...
St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Awards 2024
From February 20th through March 12th, readers will once again nominate their favorite local businesses across nearly 200 categories in St. Louis Magazine’s annual A-List Reader’s Choice Poll. A-List is a tribute to the region’s...
Dawn Griffin Group Expands
As we roll into the new year, we are thrilled to share that The Dawn Griffin Group is expanding! As the demand for homes continues to rise, we are growing our team to meet the...
6 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid Before a Home Purchase
In the pursuit of homeownership, careful financial planning is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful home-buying journey. Before taking the significant step of purchasing a home, it’s essential to avoid certain financial pitfalls that...
Five Ways Not to Use Your HELOC
Homeownership comes with the benefit of the chance to build equity. You can tap into this equity through a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) loan, a versatile financial tool. This form of revolving credit...
Questions to Ask if You Are Considering Buying a Home This Year
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent,...