As stated on this site, the first step of The Buying Process is to get your pre-approval. We are very excited to launch the Second Opinion program with our preferred mortgage lender, Preferred Home Lending (PHL).
You've all heard the news, but have you taken the time to take action to protect your assets? If you're like most, time probably got away from you. In just a couple clicks, you can find out if you were affected by this breach. Read on.
Before commencing a real estate rehab, it’s important for investors to first understand the intricacies of such an undertaking. First off, there are three categories of rehabs: personal rehab, rental rehab and a fix and flip. This is important for investor to comprehend, as each approach will differ in how profits are made, as well as the costs that go into the project.
Home Inspection Results: What Repairs to Ask and NOT Ask For
Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Kelly Shaw
Smart St. Louis area homebuyers get a professional home inspection of a property as part of the home buying process. While an inspection is not required to complete a home sale transaction, a home inspection performed by an unbiased professional is the best way to learn any issues associated with real property. What homebuyers learn from the inspection report can help them negotiate certain repairs or a price reduction to the property before completing the transaction.
Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.
CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.0% over the next year.
50 Cheap, Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Appeal
Thursday, September 7th, 2017
REALTORS®: Home Staging Cuts Time on Market
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
Buying Is Still Better Than Renting in Most States
Thursday, August 24th, 2017
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
Thursday, August 17th, 2017
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.
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