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...
Energy Efficiency Resources & Rebates
Statistics indicate that home buyers crave energy efficiency more than any other home feature. According to a 2013 study from the National Association of Home Builders, four of the top most wanted features involved saving energy:...
Choosing a Title Company
As a buyer or a seller, one of the first things your agent may ask you to do once there is an accepted contract is to select a title company. If you aren’t sure where to start,...
Buyer’s Agency 101
Home buyers should always have their own agent. Buyer agents work to negotiate the best terms and price for the buyer. Best of all, the buyer agent’s services are paid by the seller side of the...
Zestimates In The St. Louis Market
Don’t Let Zillow Fool You Today’s home buyers and sellers have more online resources available to them than ever before. Nine in 10 home buyers today rely on the internet as one of their primary...
5 Easy Ways to Organize Your Space
Do you ever wonder if people are opening the drawers and cabinets when they tour your home? The answer is, yes! Clutter can be distracting to potential home buyers. That is why it’s important for...
How To Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Multiple Offer Scenario
After several seasons of low inventory and historically low interest rates, buyer demand is at a high. This means more competition for the available homes. And therefore it is likely that as a Buyer in...
12 Great Hikes to Escape the City Heat
Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois are marked by 3 great geological characteristics: Cliffs, Caves, and Bodies of Water... You'll see one of more of these at each of these parks/recreation areas!
The Art and Science of Appraisals
Appraisals are a common part of most real estate transactions. Anytime a person applies for a loan an appraisal is ordered to help the bank determine whether or not making the loan will be a...
Are you asking “online astrologers” what your house is worth?
In a recent NY Times article, What’s My House Worth? the author confesses to being an information junkie and discusses how the online sites devoted to home values feed her obsession. But she runs into ...