The Kitchen is Still King Buyers of all kinds have focused on the kitchen. A modern/updated kitchen tops the list of ideal home features. If you plan to sell, don’t rip your kitchen down to the studs; a smaller investment can have a serious impact. For as little as $5,000, you can add a...
READ MOREHome Repairs That Could Save You Money
Sometimes you have to spend money to save money, especially when it comes to your home. If the thought of spending money to repair that dripping shower or crack in the ceiling makes you frown, remember that a few cheap fixes today could prevent you from spending hundreds or thousands of dollars tomorrow. Install...
READ MORE10 Popular Architectural Home Styles in St Louis
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...
READ MOREWhen is The Best Time to Sell A House
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...
READ MORE10 Big Renovating Mistakes
Are you looking around your home and thinking it’s too outdated or just plain?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...
READ MOREHome Builders Association
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. ...
READ MOREHow to Obtain an Investment Property Loan
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...
READ MOREUsing Rental Income for Retirement
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...
READ MOREIs Owning Rental Property Worth It?
Like with most things in life, there is an upside and a downside to owning rental properties, and the list of both advantages and disadvantages is quite long. We’d like to take a moment to skim through some factors that may not be on your radar when considering the purchase of a rental property....
READ MORECOREtober Fest
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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