Buying Is Still Better Than Renting in Most States
Affordability challenges are weighing on the housing market, as many homebuyers and sellers contend with either being unable to compete or to find a new home within reach.
Buying a home, however, is still better than renting one in most states—35, to be exact, according to a recent study by GOBankingRates.
For St. Louis area homeowners that are planning to invest in their home through home improvements, it is good to know which improvements are worth the investment. The thing about real estate is, it is local. Home improvements that have a good return in California may not get the same return on investment in St. Louis. So here is a list of the top three home improvements based on return on investment in the St. Louis market.
Break Bad Laundry Habits
The results are in: most of us practice poor laundry habits. According to a nationwide survey commissioned by LG Electronics USA, nearly all respondents admitted to mixing items that should be washed separately just to avoid doing another load of laundry. Guilty as charged.
Air Conditioning Routine Maintenance
Transform Your Front Porch
The lazy days of summer are peak season for front-porch sitting. But if your porch doesn’t quite match the iconic image of lazily rocking with a tall glass of lemonade, it may be time for a little design refresh.






