For many years, the lower level (basement) finish has not enjoyed a high return in St Louis. Perhaps due to people not using it as much, or average age of the finish was 20+ years, or owners did much of it themselves (lower quality workmanship plus lower ...
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By now, you may have heard of the latest and greatest invention in the real estate markets, companies buying your home with the click of a button. Of course, it is never THAT easy. Home conditions and property transfers have complications, and the devil, ...
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All 4 of my listed homes in the last 4 weeks have received multiple offers. In addition to offering high prices, some buyers are removing appraisals and inspection repairs. How do you compete? How does the winning offer stand out? Price is not everything....
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Have you been to the light bulb section at the hardware store recently? Holy cow they have alot! It used to be pretty simple with the old incandescent - 40 watt, 60, 75 or 100. Maybe a 3 way bulb for the floor lamp, or a 4 ft fluorescent for the basement....
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What can you say about 2020? There was no predicting this year - a year we will never forget. Home sales began the year strong, as the 2019-20 winter market had not softened much. First quarter sales were trending up, and then in March, St Louis County an...
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January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring, potentially dangerous gas that may build up to unhealthy levels inside the home. During home sales, this is a common inspection done in tandem with others, and costs $150-200. It is t...
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Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Litecoin. These terms have been in the news alot lately, due to their meteoric rise the last few months, and particularly the last few weeks. What are they and how do they work in home sales? Cryptocurrency is a form of...
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According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), St Louis metro area home prices rose 8.3% for the 12 months ending Sep 30, 2020. That is a record-high appreciation rate for St Louis that goes back to the late 1970s, when prices were increasing by ...
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One of the best parts of being a Realtor is getting to know the client for the several months that we spend together, whether buying or selling. Various professions and lifestyles are encountered throughout the year, some clients moving to another state a...
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In high demand this year, as you can imagine, has been extra room in our homes. Starting abruptly in mid-March with stay-at-home orders across most of the region, families grappled with not only staying at home, but working from home and home-schooling th...
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