Suffice it to say, never has there been a home-selling year like this one. It has been over 4 months since my last newsletter, as sales were nonstop since then. It is starting to let up, and I feel blessed that people were allowed to buy and sell homes th...
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Want to know the sign of a hot market? The use of the Escalation Clause in contract offers. Here is how it works: Buyers write the offer as normal, but fearing they will be in competition, set the offer price where they hope to get it, which may be ...
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When did Bungalows become so popular? 20 years ago, I was calling them ranches as bungalow was not a positive term. Now, however, seems like bungalow equals cute! The definition of an American Bungalow is a 1 or 1.5 story with a dormer and a covered fron...
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Here is a rundown on how 2018 was for the St Louis housing market: We began the year hot with low inventory and rising prices, leveling off thru summer, than losing some steam in the fall. STL Metro has been on a steady upward price climb since 2012, ...
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Downtown STL real estate update: The number of sales is steadily climbing, days-on-market are steadily dropping, and prices are making some headway. From 2012 to 2017, the number of units sold - condos/ lofts in high rise buildings - has increased from 96...
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Flip or Flop, one of several HGTV series following the lives of home renovators, recently aired a couple netting a $54,000 profit on one project, and a partnership losing $3000. These shows, along with the folks that visit STL now and promoting a similar ...
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Looking east from Art Hill in Forest Park, I now realize we have a 3rd skyline in STL. The always popular Central West End has been busy re-building itself the last few years, mostly with health care and residential, plus entrepreneurial Cortex. The view ...
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Last week, I ran a study for a client whose subdivision is having a trailhead installed adjacent to them. Residents are concerned about property values, traffic, aesthetics and crime. Since this is becoming more common around St Louis city and county, I...
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How Much is your home worth in Saint Louis, Missouri? If you are planning on selling your home, that is a question you need answered. As your Local Saint Louis Real Estate Expert, I can help you to learn the answer to that question. I will personally d...
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There are so many different kinds of homes out there for families to choose from. Do you want to live in Saint Louis? Or are you looking for a second home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Do you need a large back yard? RV access? An attach...
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