It can be a challenge to keep up with all of the different home styles when you’re looking to buy or build. This list of 10 popular styles that homeowners have loved throughout the years can help you decide which is your favorite. Craftsman Craftsman style homes, also known as Bungalows, were born out...
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When you make the decision to sell your home, many factors come into play. Selling your home is a process that includes getting your home ready for a buyer, finding the ideal time to put your house on the market and deciding which selling method would be most beneficial for your personal circumstances. By...
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Are you looking around your home and thinking it’s too outdated or just plain? Then it might be time for your home to undergo a renovation. Though some renovations are fairly simple, there is a lot of room for mistakes. There are a bunch of things to keep in mind when preparing for a...
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One of the owners of Core Properties, Jonathan Rankin, was recently featured in the Home Builders Association magazine. Read the article below to learn more about him and his role with Core Properties. ...
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According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), low-interest rates are attracting buyers, and steady growth is predicted. That’s great to hear, right? Well, if you’re a residential property investor…maybe not. The busy credit market may make securing an investment property mortgage more difficult, so you might want to hold off on the celebration...
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An income property could be the solution you are looking for if you are near retirement and need extra funds. Owning an income property offers a non-traditional solution for those without enough to retire. Since real estate is such an inefficient market, it is possible to find properties that will have a very high...
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With the work on our new office building coming to a close, we decided to celebrate by holding our first annual COREtober Fest. We purchased two buildings on Big Bend in August of 2015 and as of October 2016, they have been completely rehabbed. When we originally purchased these buildings, we were unsure of...
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The foundation to your home is just that, the foundation. Every other aspect of your house depends on the strength and stability of your foundation. So if there are cracks, the foundation is uneven, or parts are being washed out, it needs to be addressed immediately. It can be scary territory. But if handled...
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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...
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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...
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