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Our clients have been asking many questions lately about fixed and adjustable rate Interest-Only Mortgages. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been innovative in developing new mortgage vehicles; Interest-Only Loans being one of the recent additions. In an Interest-Only Loan the borrower’s monthly payment includes only interest,...
As summer winds down in August, so does housing inventory. Typically the housing inventory begins to slow down in August and September. This is great news for buyers and sellers a like! For buyers, this means a better chance at your offer being accepted. For...
Say what? Yep, it's true. Our fun and approachable agents not only make the home buying experience fun, they also make it easy! Our agents are well trained professionals who will help you every step of the way. Our agents are knowledgeable on all aspects of home...
Have you heard about the Choco Challenge? The Chocolate Challenge by Fuego is a challenge that was created to help support prostate cancer. For every box bought, Fuego donates $5 to prostate cancer research. So far they have raised over $62,000 of their $100,000 goal. What...
In an effort to reduce the number of vacant city owned properties, the St. Louis Land Reutilization Authority will begin selling certain residential properties in the City's land bank through the "Dollar House" program. There are 551 eligible properties to buy. Prospective buyers must submit...
Whether you need to buy a home before the holidays or will need to do a quick home purchase in the future, here are some tips on how to make the process move faster. Often times real estate transactions can be a lengthy process, however,...
When buying a home wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to pay a down payment? I recently had a buyer who researched different loan options available and found a bank that was willing to pay his closing costs and provide 100% financing. Since...
We are excited to share that our agents have closed 40+ deals so far in 2018. Check out all our closed deals. Thank you to all of our clients! If you are in the market to buy or sell please contact us and we will be...
Selling your home in the winter may seem less than ideal. However, winter is a great time to list and sell your home. Think about it, less houses on the market means less competition for you. Check out this article from realtor.com. It will give...
Lately there has been a lot of great press in regards to living in Maplewood. Hermann London is proud to have their home office in the heart of downtown Maplewood. Since setting roots in Maplewood 10 years ago, we’ve seen many positive changes to the...
The big question this year in real estate is "Where is all the inventory?" The biggest scarcity is the first time homebuyer supply. Buyers under the $200,000 range are often faced with a sort of house hunter's Sophie's choice: finishes versus location. We all know the...
If you are looking for some interior design inspiration, check out this article for the hottest social media interior design accounts. While your at it, follow us on instagram @hermannlondonrealtors. ...
Our friends over at HGTV offer this great read about expenses you need to be prepared for when you are buying a home. Many things you may not think of as well as common expenses that are overlooked. Check it out! ...
A common statement that real estate agents get from many buyers, is that they would like to get a "deal" on a home, by purchasing a foreclosed property. Your agent wants you to get a good deal too! But there are certain things to know...
Perhaps it cannot out do last year for unexpected twists, but 2017 promises to have its own bag of tricks in store. According to this Inman article, "Overall, 2017 will be an unorthodox, non-traditional and unpredictable year, both nationally and globally. Those who are nimble...
So you’re thinking about moving? Whether you’re just getting starting in your home search or maybe you’ve been searching tirelessly, purchasing a home is a huge deal! There are so many unknowns to navigate. What are the most desirable neighborhoods, how much should we really...
The home search process is usually an exciting time for prospective buyers. But often times the insurance ramifications are overlooked (and why not, insurance is admittedly far from exciting for most folks!). This can cause unforeseen challenges and stress as you near closing time, when...
If you were on social media on the evening of September 3rd, you probably saw a lot of “did you feel that?” posts. They were in reference to the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that rattled at least seven states including Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Nebraska, and...
Easy Home Lighting Ideas Whether you’re looking to stage your home to sell, or just want to freshen things up, new lighting fixtures can go a long way toward changing the ambiance of your home without breaking the bank. Here are just 7 of our favorite...
If you’re looking at a home for sale in St. Louis (or anywhere, for that matter), you may have noticed in some listings the seller is offering a home warranty with the sale. Or maybe your agent has suggested that you ask for one in...