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One of the advantages to having a home of your own is the ability to have friends and family over for food and fun in your own backyard. If this is your first summer as a new home owner, here are some things to keep in mind to make sure your guests remain safe when […]

  Many homeowners are beginning to start their spring cleaning lists and decluttering for a fresh start after a long winter. While cleaning your home inside and out, it is a good time to check your home for wear and tear inside and out that may have occurred during the harsh winter months. Checking for […]

  Sometimes homeowners think that they can sell their home as easily as they are selling a car or boat. They think by selling their own home, they can save the typical commission paid to a real estate agent. Unfortunately, selling a home is a little more complicated and can end up costing you more […]

Most homebuyers dream of owning a home. But before you make the purchase, many steps need to be followed. One of them is the mortgage loan application. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions an individual makes and involves numerous factors such as affordability, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, loan amount, property type, […]

Are you looking to buy a home in 2023? These are 10 questions we are commonly asked. Knowing the answers will help you get the home you want without overspending.  1.  What do I need to tell you to help you select homes for me to look at? The first thing that we have you […]

A major component of any new home purchase is the inspection. It may be tempting to save a few dollars (some inspections cost under $100) and skip the home inspection, but skipping the home inspection may cost more in the long run-like when the roof leaks the first time it rains or the hot water […]

  When reading articles on how to get the most money when selling your home, a tactic that is most often brought up is to increase the curb appeal. Curb appeal is about more than what color your house is or if your lawn is mowed. A few hundred dollars now could net you thousands […]

    If you ask your real estate agent for advice on the best time to sell a house, you are likely to hear them say, “sell in the spring and the summer months.” The St. Louis area real estate market doubles its sales volume from winter to summer. The sales volume at different times […]

1.  Roof Damage The roof is one of the most important components that an inspector will inspect during a home inspection. It’s also one of the most essential parts of your house. A list of potential problems that could arise from a roof leak can cause buyers to pull out of a deal. This can […]

Buyers are searching for homes with a modern, sleek aesthetic and lots of natural light. These are some of the requirements for many older homes. It is important to reduce costs and avoid major renovations that will have a low rate of return. It is important to be functional, not extravagant in the kitchen or […]

When you are showing a house to potential buyers, first impressions matter the most. It is difficult to get a client’s house ready to sell. It is important to make the house look new and attractive enough to attract potential buyers. If you are looking to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, a […]

You may be curious about how much money you will need for your down payment if you are thinking of purchasing a home in the next year. It could be 20% of the mortgage loan. Qualified buyers can choose to pay 20% or less, but it is important to know that a higher down payment […]

  If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of money for a home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase […]

  Home buyers can experience this kind of market exhausting. It requires patience to wait for the right bid to be placed on the house. For over 30 years I’ve ran an agency in O’Fallon IL. I’ve heard numerous stories from agents on the impact of the market on their clients. I’ve reviewed hundreds of contracts for sales, and […]

Curb appeal is a phrase that a majority of people have heard of if they’ve read anything about home ownership or renovations. Curb appeal is the appearance of your home when seen from the street. Since it’s the first impression that will be created about your house, curb appeal is one of the most effective […]