So you’re looking for an investor to purchase your home – but where to begin? Let’s start with an obvious one – EXPERIENCE. How many years of experience buying houses does your potential investor have? Who wants to hassle with a large national firm that doesn’t know the St. Louis from a hole in...
READ MOREHow long does it take to sell a house?
A question that is often asked in the real estate world is, “How long does it take to sell a house.” As with most things in life, we must consider a world of variables. Such as the following: Price: How have you priced your home? Some sellers and agents price their homes below...
READ MOREWhat “Pending Sale” Means to Homebuyers
Did I miss out? So a home you love and can see your family in for years to come is listed as a pending sale. It is common among homebuyers to assume that “pending sale” means the property is no longer available, and the big red “pending sale” sign in front of the home...
READ MOREWill My Credit Score Be Affected by Selling My Home?
Your credit score is not a static number. This is good news for some – and an ominous reminder for others. Your credit score is in a constant state of flux, changing as lenders, collection agencies and public records report newer and newer data – resulting in difficulties determining how one piece of credit...
READ MOREWhat to do with an Inherited House
So, you’ve recently inherited a house-now what? Inheriting a home can be an emotional and stressful endeavor, especially if there are multiple family members involved. There are a few routes available, depending on what works best for you and your family. Due to the tax and mortgage status of the inherited house, some options...
READ MORESTL is one of the hottest housing markets for 2016
Realtor.com released its list for the hottest housing markets in 2016 last week, placing St. Louis at #2. They based this data on home sales, sale turnover rates and online home views. We know that for many, buying houses is more than a data-driven decision. It?s important to remember the highly personal nature of...
READ MOREMoving to Assisted Living Checklist
Are you or a family member moving into assisted living? This step can be extremely hard on families wondering what to do with a no longer used home. Many times finances are tight during the move. You may need immediate cash flow to pay the accommodation bond – or the move-costs for assisted living...
READ MOREOutdated Things in Your Home
Are you constantly looking at outdated things in your home wondering whether or not they are worth updating? Is there still wood paneling on the walls, shag carpet, metal kitchen cabinets or bright pink bathroom tiles? If you’re about to put your house up on the market, outdated things in your home, like these,...
READ MOREThe Key to the Sale of Rental Property
Individuals choose to invest in rental properties for different reasons. Some decide to upgrade to a new property or move out of the area and choose to retain their old residence as a rental. Others decide to make a business out of rental property ownership and purchase houses for the sole purpose of investment....
READ MORERecent Brentwood Rehab project
Check out the video of our latest rehab in Brentwood, MO. This was 800 square foot house that we added a second story, doubling the size. Please LIKE and SHARE the link to help get our name out....
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