Okay, I think we can all agree that Easter has the best candy of all the holidays. So many great things to chose from, sweet jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and eggs, I mean you can't go wrong! Our friends at Better Homes and Gardens really...
https://youtu.be/SLYq_eBbXnc SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS In this episode, Realtor Adam Kruse, Realtor Shannon St. Pierre, and listener Henok Tekle discuss all the factors to consider when deciding whether to sell your home or turn it into a rental. Find out what to do if bad...
What do you think of when you think of retirement? Active 55+ communities? Downsizing? Moving to Florida? All of the above? Would it be easier if you didn’t have to cross state lines to get your slice of retirement heaven? Think about it. What are...
The nice weather has us all thinking about summer and swimming, well maybe more like me, not us. My Grandmother always said I rushed the seasons, she was right...
Spring has sprung! Now is the best time to tackle those home improvement projects that have been on your list. Now that the cold weather is a distant memory, check out these home improvement projects that will keep your home in tip top shape and...
Last week we discussed adding some flowers to your landscape to help spruce up the outside of your home. This week, we would like to offer you another way to brighten up the outside of your home...
Tomorrow Spring gets Sprung! (Let's hope the weather follows suit and we can kiss old man winter good bye!). Now is the perfect time to start planning your outside home projects. One way to spruce up your property is with a bit of landscaping. You can add value and...
In last month’s blog we gave some tips on selling your home. Spring and summer is traditionally the time that most people buy a home. Since Spring is almost here, we wanted to remind you of the steps to take if you’re planning to sell...
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...
Born and raised in St. Louis, Realtor Nick Albright of The Hermann London Real Estate Group is not a stranger to dining on some of the delicious grub St. Louis has to offer. If you are from St. Louis you have had gooey butter cake,...
https://youtu.be/qTGO1MbnyaU SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS In this episode, Realtor Adam Kruse and Realtor Shannon St. Pierre discuss why people decide to sell their home on their own (FSBO) instead of using a Realtor. Find out why For Sale By Owner sellers constantly get less money...
Anyone else out there always catch a case of the winter blues about now or is it just me? Hopefully the biter cold winter will soon be a distant memory, but in the meantime, here are some items that will help battle those pesky winter...
Do you remember years ago housing experts’ predictions for a housing crisis caused by “the great senior sell-off”? Well, that’s not happening; at least not yet! Baby boomers are a gigantic generation, including all those born between 1946 and 1964. They were the largest generation until...
Seriously thinking of selling your St. Louis home this year? Now is the time to get moving! Spring and summer is the best times to sell. But before you list, follow the checklist below to make sure you’re ready to sell with success! Make any...
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...
https://youtu.be/dgPIHgnhOVA SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES In this episode, Realtor Adam Kruse and Realtor Shannon St. Pierre give their 10 seller tips to maximizing the sales price of your home. Find out why selling your house needs to come from an informational not emotional standpoint. Also, Mortgage Broker John...
I am an avid sports fan and love watching major sporting events. However, this is the first Super Bowl that I can remember that I have zero interest in watching. Rams v. Patriots...
Anyone else enjoy some Marie Kondo binge watching over the holidays? While the whole placing joy on material things is something I don't grasp, I have sure been inspired to remove unwanted items and organize my house. Starting with my closet. I spent 2 hours...
https://youtu.be/Ak4lihticnI SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES In this episode, Realtor Adam Kruse and Realtor Shannon St. Pierre give their 2019 market updates and predict what the market will look like this year. Is it better to buy a house now or wait until spring? Also, Mortgage Broker John Charlton...
Now that your holiday guest have gone home (finally!) it’s time to start thinking about the year ahead. If selling your home is on your to-do list for 2019, take some time to walk through your house with a critical eye. There’s likely more than...