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Your St. Louis home may look breathtaking on the inside, but if the outside doesn’t look as fabulous, then your buyers are never going to know what’s inside. First impressions really do make a difference, and if buyers aren’t impressed with your home’s exterior, aka curb appeal,  they may skip making an offer or try […]

Selling a home may seem to be just about one big transaction for St. Louis home sellers, but the truth is, it’s a little more complicated than that. Even if your St. Louis home has appreciated since you bought it, there are still costs that come with selling a home that many sellers forget about. […]

When you want to buy a St. Louis house, your credit score means a lot to your mortgage. It’s one of the numbers lenders use to gauge how likely it is that you’ll pay back your loan on time. The higher score you have, the more lenders will trust you and give you a lower […]

When it comes to St. Louis home staging, there are a few things you always want to show off. You want to draw attention to that amount of space in your home as well as the great features such as granite countertops and nice light fixtures. Before you list your home for sale, there are […]

St. Louis foreclosed properties are great for getting good properties relatively cheap and in good condition, but buying into a St. Louis area where foreclosed homes are common isn’t always a good thing. Though they can be tempting to purchase, there are other things to consider when buying in a high-foreclosure St. Louis area. Here’s […]

St. Louis real estate auctions have a history of being competitive. With some even moving to online platforms, technology has opened up the pool of potential bidders. To stay ahead of the competition, here is how to bid and win at St. Louis real estate auctions. Set Limits Ahead of Time It’s dangerous to head […]

If you’re just getting started in St. Louis real estate investment, then you have a lot of great opportunities out there for you. First-time St. Louis real estate investors may run into a few challenges, but there are a number of great properties out there. To help you get started, here are six things all […]

Being self-employed can be great. You get to be your own boss, and you can set your own hours. When it comes time to buying a St. Louis house though, being self-employed can be a bit of a problem. Self-employed people often have lower credit scores which can impact your mortgage application, but a low […]

When it comes time for St. Louis home sellers to price their home, it’s sometimes hard to tell exactly how much the home is really worth. The comps say one thing, but your heart says another. You want to get the best value for your home, so where do you stand? Overpricing a home is […]

You’re selling your home, and you’ve accepted an offer from an interested buyer. Now you’ve had your St. Louis home appraisal only to get a nasty shock. The home appraiser says your St. Louis home isn’t worth as much as what you’re asking for it, and now the bank doesn’t want to give the buyers […]