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It’s a fact that real estate prices have been rising across the country. It’s hard to find homes at a discount anymore. That makes it tough for would-be St. Louis real estate investors and house flippers to find good deals. Real estate experts say that increased competition even at the foreclosure auction level is driving […]

When property taxes are sent out many St. Louis homeowners are shocked to see their bill.  What is charged for property taxes can change each year.  A drastic increase in price can put some St. Louis homeowners into financial distress.  They may not have enough money put back and they do not agree with the […]

For many first-time St. Louis home buyers, the process can seem overly complex and confusing. There’s financing, making an offer, negotiations, competing with other buyers, due diligence, and lots and lots of paperwork along the way. Having an experienced realtor can help ease the stress, but there are also a growing number of resources that […]

Whatever real estate decisions you might be making in 2018 – buying or selling a St. Louis home, or finding a new rental or lease – there are some developments you’re going to want to be familiar with. With real estate, being informed is everything, and the following trends could have a significant impact on […]

Selling a St. Louis house can be tricky waters to navigate. Deciding to accept an offer can create a lot of panic for the homeowner, especially if the homeowner went into the process expecting a lot more from the deal than they were going to get. Most St. Louis homeowners want to get as much […]

Walking into some St. Louis open houses can make St. Louis home buyers feel like you just walked onto a used car sales lot. The agent seems overly aggressive to try to lock you up as one of their clients, whether you are interested in this house or not. There is a constant barrage of […]

Make Your Second St. Louis Home Down Payment With Equity From Your Primary Residence If you are one of the St. Louis homeowners that owns your primary residence outright, with no mortgage, you are one of the lucky ones. Not only are you no longer needing to worry about making a mortgage payment, including pesky […]

Buying a St. Louis home can be a fun and exciting experience.  After years or renting, just dreaming about a St. Louis home to call your own can motivate a buyer into taking that plunge. When first entering the St. Louis housing market, buyers quickly realize the amount information that comes with.  For maximum success, […]

At time, buying a St. Louis house can feel like a never ending process.  While some St. Louis buyers try to expedite the process there are others who would prefer to proceed slowly, learning all they can before making any final decisions.  Either way, a St. Louis buyer or a seller may ask to move […]

When selling your St. Louis house, it is important to understand what the current status of your listing is. If your St. Louis listing is “active,” this means your house is currently on the St. Louis market and accepting offers. However, two other St. Louis listing statuses that are not quite as self-explanatory are “expired” […]