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It's that time of year again! As temperatures start to dip, don’t forget to drain and disconnect your garden hoses. Shut off any outside faucets using an indoor valve if possible....
REALTOR® Madison McCracken of Stonebridge Properties talks about the time she submitted an offer 1 hour after it went live....
REALTOR® Christy Kramlich talks about the time a family from Pakistan let her see their private good luck tradition....
Owner/Broker Adam Kruse talks about homeowners insurance with Michael Reedy Jr., Sr. Vice President of Crane Agency. Find out what specific types of coverage Michael Reedy Jr. recommends for people living in the St. Louis area....
Congratulations on your accepted contract! Here is a basic overview of the process and where we are at....
Owner/Broker Adam Kruse talked to Mortgage Loan Officer Ryan Beile about the home loan pre-approval process. Find out how he can help you win in a multiple offer situation when buying a home....
Owner/Broker Adam Kruse talks to Shelly Clark, a professional land surveyor and president of Cardinal Surveying and Mapping about what a survey is and why you should get one BEFORE closing on your new home....
When most people go to buy a house for the first time this is usually when they hear anything about radon and/or that radon is a potential threat. We have come to know that carbon monoxide is this odorless, tasteless gas that can have devastating...
The home buying process can, at times, be overwhelming and stressful. And that is understandable. This is where you are going to create a place to call your own, a place to be you, a place to feel safe...
A lot of people that are buying a property ask if they have to get a survey. Generally a survey is what will give you A.) a picture of the lot itself and B.) the surveyor will put stakes in the ground on the corners of...
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...