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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Years ago I spoke to home sellers about considering a general inspection of their home prior to marketing, to afford more time to make needed repairs, avoid potentially derailing the sale, and to present a more purchase-ready home. This idea had limited s...
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I send out regular real estate topic updates thru this forum. It may not always be evident why I continue to do this, and what I get out of it. Here it is --- I WANT YOUR BUSINESS! I represent sellers and buyers of homes in the St Louis metro area on th...
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Home "equity" is simply your home's value minus what you owe on it. Many of us have a rough idea of what our home is worth and also what we owe on it. Several years ago, 25% of home owners had a negative number, severely hampering their ability to move or...
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Homeowners are constantly asking for referrals on reliable contractors who (1) show up; (2) do the job right; (3) do not overcharge; and (4) stand behind their work. There are many companies that fit this description. Unfortunately there is a high turnove...
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To build on my article from 2 weeks ago - accelerating home equity to Increase your Net Worth Faster - I have now coined it the Home Equity Coach program and have purchased www.TheHomeEquityCoach.com. I plan to expand this free program over the next 12 mo...
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