Shaw Neighborhood St. Louis
The Shaw neighborhood is one of the oldest and most historically intact neighborhoods in St. Louis. It is known for its tree-lined streets and Victorian architecture. There are roughly 3,500 dwellings in Shaw with an...
New Construction – The Importance of Buyer Representation
Purchasing a new construction home is an exciting and significant investment. However, many home buyers underestimate the importance of having their own representation throughout the process. In this article, we explore the cruciality of home...
Tracking Home Equity with Homebot
The Dawn Griffin Group has invested into a new technology known as Homebot and we are excited to share it with our clients. By the time the average American reaches 65 years of age, 83%...
Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages
When seeking a home loan, one of the most crucial decisions is choosing between fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgages. Each option has its own set of advantages and considerations. This article will compare adjustable...
4 Books That Shaped Me
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. Learning, growing, and being open to new ideas are important to any profession, but especially in real estate. And while an epic novel is always a...
Small Business Showcase – Lindsey Hinderer
Lindsey Hinderer is a portrait photographer with a studio in midtown on Locust. I met Lindsey through Book Club and we’ve known each other for about seven years. She lives in Tower Grove South. “I...
About Ames Place and University City
Ames Place is an enclave of University City, an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis. A charming, quiet, neighborhood of about 200 single family homes, Ames Place was filed for the record as a neighborhood in 1914....
April is Fair Housing Month
Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a...
STL People on the Move – Shannon Tamme
In this episode of STL People on the Move, we talk about how to organize your move with Certified Professional Organizer, Shannon Tamme. Shannon is an entrepreneur and owner of Life Synchronized. Launched in 2009,...
So, What’s the Market Like?
A question we often get asked is “What is the real estate market like right now?” Dig beyond the headlines a bit, and in St. Louis it is still a seller’s market. Inventory is still...
Pros and Cons of Painted Brick
Painted brick exteriors are trending. The practice remains a topic of debate, especially in St. Louis, a city with a rich brick history. Hard-core preservationists argue against it. However, most brick created before 1870 was...
Remodeling 2022 Cost vs. Value Report
The home improvement market remains strong with predictions that homeowner improvement and repair spending could reach $430 billion by the end of 2022. In order to understand which projects will bring the most value to...