Just getting back to the office after a busy open house in Ballwin. After $10,000 price drop, this one won’t be on the market much longer. 954 Chartrand is a gorgeous 2 Story located on a private cul de sac. Accessible by both Clayton & Kehrs Mill Rd, this home has a grand presence w/ […]
If you have been looking to purchase a new home or have just been keeping tabs on the market, you may have realized the large number of foreclosures on the market. The St. Louis Real Estate Market has been flooded with foreclosures over the last few years and even more are expected to come onto […]
In my last blog, I explained why your credit score is so important. After receiving quite a few questions on the subject from readers, this week’s entry is on clearing up some of the most common credit score myths. Myth #1: “I know I have great credit because I pay my bills on time and […]
If you are thinking about applying for a mortgage in order to purchase a home, you are going to become quite familiar with your credit score and why it is so important to lenders. When applying for credit, lenders will check your credit score to see how good it is. A credit score is a […]
If you are interested in purchasing a home at some point in 2012, do not wait until the new year to start on the process. With housing prices down and mortgage rates at record lows, there are going to be a lot of buyers looking to purchase a home as well. Get a jump on […]
While I originally featured “5 Ways to Winterize Your Home” on this blog, I had quite a few readers e-mail me with more great ideas to make one’s home more efficient (think cozy without the high energy/heating bill) for the winter season. I have complied a list of the ones that I thought were the […]
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this might be a great time to think about preparing your home for the winter season. Proper preparation can mean the difference between a high energy/heating bill and a cozy well cared for home with low costs. I’ve compiled some tips that will keep your home warm without bankrupting […]
1. Affordability According to the National Association of Realtors’ housing affordability index, housing affordability will be at its highest in a generation this year. The affordability index is comprised of median home prices, median family income, and the prevailing mortgage rate. An index of 100 implies that a median income family has just enough income […]
If you really want to help sell your home, you need to remember what attracted you to it back when you were a prospective buyer. It is important to make wise marketing decisions that will attract buyers, whether they’re looking at the home from the street or taking a tour of the inside. Here are […]
The home buying process is usually thought of as a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. If you are know what to expect and have a real estate agent who is knowledgeable and committed, the process can be stress free and even exciting. This is a shortened version of my Home Buyer’s Guide. […]