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...
The Failed Sale Report from Trulia and Lessons From Failed Sales
This week, Trulia released a report on the increase in Failed Sales. Those are homes that go under contract and then for some reason, whether it be financing or inspection issues, go back on the...
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...
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,...
Tower Grove & Shaw Seller’s Market
We just had two listings in the Tower Grove area sell the first weekend they were on the market. Both 4201 Wyoming and 3942 Arsenal were multiple offer situations. Inventory is incredibly low right now in Tower Grove and...
Absorption Rates for South City and What They Mean for St. Louis Buyers and Sellers
The absorption rate measures how many months worth of homes are currently on the market. It is calculated by dividing the total number of homes for sale by the average number of homes sold per...
The Ready-To-Show Shuffle – 6015 Tennessee
The Ready-To-Show Super Slide Shuffle (SOLD) 6015 Tennessee is on the edge of Carondelet, bordering Holly Hills. Built in 1926, it is a two story brick home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a garage....
Collaborating on More Energy Efficient Building
Race To Zero & McPherson Place – Collaborating on More Energy Efficient Building A unique collaboration is being formed by a team of students and faculty members from Washington University and a local housing developer known for...
Tower Grove Heights – Something for Everyone
Tower Grove Heights (TGH) is a highly desirable area with historic homes that are full of character. Restaurants, shopping, parks, and and other amenities are easy to walk to. It has an active neighborhood association. In...
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...
7 Reasons You Should Consider Staging Your Home
If you are thinking about selling your home, don’t forget about the importance of staging your home! Staging your home can help you sell your home quicker and easier. Here are seven reasons you should stage...
How To Sell Your Home and Buy Another at the Same Time
Buying and Selling Simultaneously is a tricky process, but people literally do it everyday. I met with three home sellers last week who were just beginning to parse out this puzzle. Here is a great...