We often hear agents say “Our homes sell above asking price.” How did that happen? Was it an intentional strategy? Was in luck? Was it an accident?Depending on what era of real estate you grew up in, many buyers and sellers have different senses they're always supposed to do. Negotiate or not to negotiate. It is important to...

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Few things are more exciting than buying a house and making it your home. Knowing when it’s the right time to buy derives from your personal circumstances, but some external elements and market realities affect when it’s right to buy too. Here are some of the things that can affect your decision to...

An exciting new luxury home community in Lake Saint Louis featuring 32 single-family homes built by Renaissance Living and 48 luxury townhouses. Renaissance Living is offering five ranch, story-and-a-half and two-story homes, ranging from 1876sf to 2400sf. Walkout lots, multiple elevations and alternative floor plans are available for your personalization. There are several “Move-in Quick Homes” ready for...

Photo by La Belle Galerie via Pixabay When your home is on the market, you can’t always anticipate when you’ll get a call from your real estate agent that a buyer wants to see it. Trying to keep your home in perfect condition can add stress to an already complex time, but if you practice these tips, your...

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay For years home ownership has been the American dream, but, according to the Pew Research Center, a higher percentage of us are renters than at any other time in the last 50 years. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. For many people renting may be the right choice. Every individual and...

A successful home search enables you to discover your dream residence at a budget-friendly price. However, conducting a successful house search may be difficult, particularly for individuals who fail to prepare for the homebuying journey. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to prevent problems as you search for your ideal home. Now, let's take a...

The world of real estate has changed, but not stopped. There are still many people who are buying, selling, and moving. The reasons are as varied as the participants: move up; move down; consolidate; relocate; etc. So if you are at the point where you are moving and you can't postpone, follow this expert guidance. This article courtesy domino.com...

Photo by Ferenc Keresi via Pixabay Color can – and should – be used to decorate your home, but for most of us, too much bright color is more obnoxious than invigorating. Those screaming bright yellow walls may look amazing in the magazine spread, but you may not be prepared to live with that much color in your...

Park 10 is a beautiful townhome community in the heart of the Historic Soulard neighborhood. These homes are tax-abated for tremendous savings. Priced from $363,900. Two homes have been completed but there is a second building awaiting construction, so there is still time to pick your lot, and build new. The Open Concept Floor plan allows site lines...

Courtesy Keeping Current Matters According to the NAR Flash Survey: Economic Pulse taken April 5 – 6, real estate agents indicate, not surprisingly, that there’s a noticeable decline in current homebuyer interest. That said, 10% of agents said in the same survey that they saw no change or even an increase in buyer activity. So, while buyer interest...

Photo by Chris Thornton from Pexels Thanks to screens, we can enjoy being outdoors without all the dirt and insects. Open windows let the breeze in without letting in anything else, and we can picnic on our screened-in porches without the bug spray. Screens can generally take a lot of wear and tear, but when subjected to winds,...

If you’re a first-time buyer, odds are you’ve never seen or heard much about mortgage applications. However, for something as important as buying a home, it pays off to go into the process knowing what to expect. Mortgage applications aren’t all that complicated in and of themselves. Most of the time, your chosen lender will walk you through the...