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Growing up the idea of living in a “million” dollar home was a stretch in imagination. With 8 billion people on this earth, only a small percentage of that 8 billion will be able to live/afford [...]
1. Protector: San Antonio, TX Annual career income (national average): $48,000 Median home price: $275,000 This is the most common personality type in the American population (13.8%), according to Myers-Briggs. And yeah, it makes sense: Loyal and compassionate caretakers are [...]
The process of renovation can be mind-bending. Here is one suggested whole house renovation timeline. 1. Design and Planning Whether it's a sketch on a cocktail napkin or full-blown architectural plans, some type of planning and design always comes [...]
Election Years Are Steeped in Markets’ Least Favorite Thing: Uncertainty Mergers and acquisitions activity is down. Initial public offerings are practically dead. Companies are cutting spending. The stock market is increasingly volatile. Gross domestic product is [...]
Silly Season in Real Estate They said it would happen but I was skeptical. After six months in the real estate business, I hadn’t had a drop of activity save for a couple of showings. I [...]
The Importance of a Good Handyman We have all been there: the drain in the basement backs up, the toilet stops working or the garbage disposal is on the fritz. Who do we call? If we [...]
Spring Market In St. Louis Came Early! Due in part to a mild winter, the booming "Spring Market" season has arrived early this year. As many people will tell you, more homes are sold in the [...]
Just Be Yourself When I first started in real estate a little over seven months ago, I had no idea what it meant to be a real estate agent. I had some inkling from the classes [...]
Time for Open Houses The birds were chirping and the sun was shining last week as I pulled up to a gorgeous rehab in the Shaw Park neighborhood. For February, you couldn’t have asked for a [...]
Changing Brokers I wasn’t in the real estate game long before I decided to change brokers. The decision was a surprisingly easy one. I didn’t toss and turn all night or bite all my nails off [...]
Doing the Little Things Deciding whether or not to become a real estate agent can be a difficult decision. Many agents don’t start out in real estate but come to the profession after attempts at other careers [...]
For my last blog entry, I looked at what a buyer’s agent can do for you. This time, I will look at what a listing, or selling, agent can do for you: Set expectations for [...]
Ten Things I Have Learned in My First Five Months in Real Estate Five months does not a long time make but it seems like a long time when you are bombarded with new information every [...]
What a Buyer's Agent Can Do for You There are many ways to buy and sell real estate and the ultimate decision on how you want to proceed is up to you. But there is a reason [...]
Find Out How Using A Real Estate Agent To Buy A Home Can Benefit You Since a majority of home buyers find the homes they want to look at online, you might be wondering if you [...]
Moving Your Pet After A Home Purchase Moving to a new house can be a stressful experience for all involved. Packing things up, going through the contract process and saying goodbye to a home can be [...]
Winterize Your Home To Protect Your Investment The winter is upon us, meaning chapped lips, wind burnt noses and tongues stuck to flag poles. But while the winter weather is hard on us, it is also [...]
Don't Wait To List - Selling Your Home Over The Holidays Can Yield Results For many in the real estate business, the winter is a time to strengthen your relationships and plant some seeds for the [...]
Agents Willing To Lower Their Commission Might Not Be Best To Sell Your Home Have you ever heard the phrase “You get what you pay for?” Well, this doesn’t just account for material things, like clothes [...]
Mehlville Passes First Tax Rate Hike Request in 29 Years November 3 was a happy day for the schools and homeowners of Mehlville. It marked the first time in 29 years that a rate-hike request was [...]
How do you buy a home when your credit score isn't that great? Don't be afraid to start looking into home ownership just because you've had some credit troubles in the past. If you are now [...]
What do we sell a home with pets? Our pets are part of the family, we're used to having them and all their blankets, toys and food dishes around the house. When it come time to [...]
What do we do with the house? Many adult children are faced with the emotional task of helping their parents move to a retirement or assisted living facility and then having to figure out what to [...]
Types Of People That Make Great Agents When you think of sales people, you typically think of outgoing people who are very driven and focused. These are great skills that will help any sales person succeed [...]
What is a home warranty? A home warranty is like an insurance plan for the appliances and systems in your house. It includes details that aren't usually covered under your general home owners insurance. If [...]
