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Do you ever get bored and just go for a drive and check out houses? Okay, maybe that is just the real estate nerd in us that does that. But if the urge ever arises, St. Louis has a lot to show on the historic...
Credit Repair Explained: How to Fix Your Score. Episode Summary If bad credit is the only thing standing between you and a home, this episode is for you. Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Ben Dodd, president of Freedom Credit Solutions, about how credit really...
Wills, Trusts & Probate for Homeowners: Episode Summary What happens to your home — and your other property — after you’re gone depends heavily on the paperwork you set up now. In this episode, Adam Kruse sits down with attorney Lisa Brown to demystify wills, trusts,...
Buying LRA Properties in St. Louis: How the City’s Land Bank Works In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Laura Costello of the St. Louis Development Corporation about the LRA (Land Reutilization Authority) — the city’s land bank for vacant and tax-delinquent...
Seller Concessions, VA Loans, and What Credit Score You Actually Need to Buy In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with John Charlton, “The Mortgage Guy,” about seller concessions, VA loans, 1031 exchanges, and how much credit really matters when buying. Key Takeaways Seller...
Happy Halloween y'all! Looking for some last minute scares for Halloween evening. Check out some of St. Louis's very own real haunted houses. We are not talking Scarefest or Creepy World haunted houses. We are are talking legit, haunted houses....
It appears as if the tiny home home trend is still going strong. Check out this article about the 18 best tiny houses on wheels. These houses may be small but they pack a lot of punch and offer a lot of conveniences and amenities...
Are you ready to do some upgrades to your home? Check out this article for DIY projects that will not only add value to your home, but also offer storage solutions, decorating ideas and make all your neighbors jealous. You know what the best part...
Land Tax Sales in St. Louis: How They Work. Episode Summary Tax sales are one of the least-understood ways properties change hands — and one of the riskiest for the unprepared. In this episode, Adam Kruse, Shannon St. Pierre, and Holly Laws talk with attorney Dale Sweet...
The Saint Louis real estate market is HOT, HOT, HOT! Check out all the deals our agents cranked out in May. Adam Kruse leased 4668 Rosa Ave #3, St Louis 63116-1236, a 2 bedroom apartment with Shannon St. Pierre. Amy Gordon leased 5696 Kingsbury Ave #411, St Louis 63112,...
Real Estate Investing Seminars vs. Real Experience: Episode Summary Real estate "get rich" seminars promise a shortcut. Adam Kruse talks with contractor and investor Brian Klarich of AB Rents and ProperVest about why the real education starts once you actually own the property, and what tends...
Buying Foreclosures, Low Appraisals, and Why Staging Sells: Episode Summary This wide-ranging conversation between Adam Kruse and fellow Hermann London Realtor Shannon St. Pierre covers three practical lessons for St. Louis buyers and sellers: what to watch for on foreclosure and bank-auction listing sites, what actually...
How St. Louis Development and Preservation Boards Shape Your Neighborhood In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Nate K. Johnson, president of Real Estate Solutions, about his work on St. Louis real estate associations and city planning boards, and how that involvement connects to what happens...
How St. Louis Development Trends Signal Where to Buy or Invest In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Alex Ihnen, founder of NextSTL.com, about how large development and redevelopment projects reshape St. Louis neighborhoods, and what that means for property values nearby. Key Takeaways Large development and...
Corporate Relocation: Finding the Right St. Louis Neighborhood as a Newcomer In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Carrie Nenonen of the blog CDN And The City about how corporate relocation works, helping someone moving to St. Louis for a new job find the right neighborhood...
What Gaslight Square Teaches Us About St. Louis Urban Planning In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Realtor and blogger Dawn Griffin about her background studying urban planning, and how the rise and fall of Gaslight Square shaped the way she thinks about neighborhood change in...
Segment 1- Adam talks about using a Realtor when building a brand new house, a lesson learned from not using specific enough wording in a contract, a new 2 family building he may buy if the numbers are right, happiness vs. convenience when it comes to investment properties....
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