If you are interested in purchasing a home at some point in 2013, why wait on getting things lined up? 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 starting the process by following […]
One of my favorite places in the city. Of course, I am a little biased as this is the neighborhood that I call home. TGS has gone through quite a transformation in the the last twenty years. What was once an example of urban blight is now a wonderful example of the city’s renewal. The […]
After you find the real estate agent you are comfortable working with, here are the next steps in buying your first home. 1. Select a Lender The point of talking to a lender at this point is to get pre-approved for a loan. While you may think you know what you can afford, talking to […]
72% of all home buyers nationwide mistakenly believed they were being represented by the agent who was showing them homes. As a result, laws requiring agents to disclose exactly who they represent have been passed all over the country. When consumers became aware that most agents worked for the seller, they began demanding their own […]
As the price of home utilities (water, gas, and electricity) continues to rise, many home buyers are seeking properties that lower these costs. There is also a growing number of home owners who live a more eco friendly lifestyle and are seeking out houses that incorporate sustainable living. Properties that lower these costs by using […]
You have found your dream home, made an offer, and they accepted. Congratulations! Now it’s time for the real work to begin. Beyond researching the title on the property, you should seriously consider having a survey of the property conducted even if it is not mandatory by the title company. What is a Survey? A […]
Great news to finally hear about how the market ended in 2011. Home sales for the last month of the year reached their highest mark in 12 months. While this certainly led to a great start in January, we are certainly not where we want the real estate market to be. So what still needs […]
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 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 […]
