Seller Resources
Home Appraisals Can Be The Glitch That Foils A Sale
Ask real estate agents and home sellers who have been involved in transactions over the past decade about their experience with appraisers, and you may get an ear full. Since the real estate crash in the mid-2000's, real estate appraisers have had many new regulations imposed upon them. This resulted in a more conservative approach to appraising properties, which led to many disappointed ...
Moving Seniors To A Granny Pod?
Here's the scenario: Your parents are getting older and lately, it seems you are getting calls more frequently that they are having problems. So far, those problems have been manageable...some small household repairs, run an errand here or there, need some help with taxes or financial decisions...but you know the day is coming when the problem will be much ...
Should Mom Stay In Her Home Or Move To A Senior Community?
Adult children of aging parents have many factors to consider when contemplating whether their parents are better off aging in their home or moving to a senior community. Cost, safety and home upkeep are all part of the equation, but have you ever considered the social impact? Research suggests you should. It is common for older adults to have a ...
Getting Ready To Sell Your House
Are you thinking about selling your home but you know it needs updates first? Perhaps it still has 1970's cabinets or the bathroom fixtures are blue. Or maybe some of the wood windows won't open or the garage door is dented. Which projects are worth the investment and which are a waste of resources if you are going to sell soon? Take ...
3 Reasons To Sell Your House Without A Realtor
When you decide to sell your house, your first instinct is to hire a real estate agent. Of course, it’s what you see on TV and in the movies, right? By hiring a realtor, you can save yourself from the inconveniences of the process. Because somebody else will handle the sale for you, all you need to do is sit down and wait ...
St Louis Real Estate Market Crash
Have you seen The Big Short? The movie, based on a book by Michael Lewis, gives a fast-paced, entertaining look at the real estate crash of the mid-2000’s. It discusses the role big banks played in the crash and how the financial house of cards they were building came tumbling down in the end. The movie is deservedly getting award ...
