Saving for a Home in 2024
If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure...
Explaining Jumbo Loan Limits
A jumbo loan might sound like something for millionaires, but it may be your best choice to finance even a modest home in some housing markets. What is a Jumbo Loan? A jumbo home loan,...
Meet Renee Moore, Publisher of Kirkwood City Lifestyle Magazine
Renee Moore is the owner and publisher of Kirkwood City Lifestyle magazine. After a 20-year career at Pfizer, she launched the monthly to connect brands to audiences. Each issue highlights the interesting and special aspects...
Meet Sarah Kelley of Union Studio
Sarah Kelley is the co-owner of Union Studio in St. Louis (and a past client of the Dawn Griffin Group!). Union Studio is a locally owned shop featuring the work of over 150 St. Louis...
Understanding VA Loans
VA loans are a popular financing option for veterans and active-duty military personnel. Since the Congress authorized VA to guarantee mortgages in 1944, the program has backed more than 25 million loans, including more than...
Paint Storage and Disposal
What do you do with all that leftover paint once your walls are looking fresh and fabulous? House paint – the unsung hero of home sprucing – can pile up pretty fast. We’ve got a...
Meet Mark Gellman of The Gellman Team
In episode 9 of STL People on the Move, I’m talking with my friend Mark Gellman, of the Gellman Team in St. Louis. Mark started his real estate career in 2009 and set ambitious goals...
Understanding the Realtor Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
In this ever-evolving real estate landscape, the significance of a strict ethical code has never been more pronounced. As the housing market continues to transform, trust and integrity are the cornerstones of successful transactions. This...
Eco-Friendly Fall Yard Maintenance
With the arrival of autumn, many of us are tempted to tidy up our yards and clear away the fallen leaves, believing it to be a necessary step in maintaining a manicured lawn and curb...
Meet Nick Liuzza of NJL Homes
In episode 8 of STL People on the Move, Dawn talks to Nick Liuzza, owner of NJL Homes. Nick Liuzza’s passion for building homes can easily be seen in his work. Before launching NJL Custom...
Hayrides in and around St. Louis
Hayrides offer a fantastic fall experience. Several parks, farms, and pumpkin patches throughout the St. Louis region are offering a variety of hayride experiences. Check one out. St. Louis Hayrides Urban Hayrides in Forest Park...
Best Times of the Year to Buy Things for Your Home
Whether you’re a new homeowner looking to outfit your space or someone who has been in their home for a while and is ready for upgrades, knowing the optimal times to buy things for your...