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Real Estate Buy vs Rent in 2024: What’s Best for You? Introduction The Dilemma of Choice In the realm of real estate, the perennial quandary of whether to buy or rent remains as pertinent in 2024 as ever. This decision, often riddled with financial and emotional considerations, has far-reaching implications on one’s lifestyle and financial health. 2024 Real Estate Landscape The landscape of real estate in […]
Real Estate Real Estate in December   Real estate in December can be influenced by various factors, and the market conditions can vary depending on your location and the specific circumstances of the year. Here are some general observations and considerations for real estate in December:     Seasonal Trends: In many regions, December is considered part of the winter season. […]
Real Estate Why St. Louis?   Wondering what makes St. Louis, Missouri such an attractive place for families and young professionals to live? St. Louis is a vibrant and historically rich city with a lot to offer for potential home buyers. As one of the major cities in the Midwest, St. Louis provides a unique blend of urban amenities and […]
Real Estate Reasons a House Falls Out of Contract   When you make or accept an offer on a home, it’s easy to assume the deal is near complete once the offer is accepted. However, many variables can cause the house to fallout of contract before making it to the closing table. To help avoid this situation in the housing market, it’s helpful to […]
Real Estate The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent? There are currently more than two million real estate professionals in North America.1,2 With […]
Real Estate Real Estate Seasonality Real Estate Seasonality Thinking about buying and/or selling a home during the holidays? Check out my latest article for some helpful tips on real estate seasonality! The Pros and Cons of Fall and Winter Real Estate There are pros and cons that come with buying or selling in the holiday season. The primary advantage of […]
Real Estate Green is Gold When Marketing to Millennials Green is Gold When Marketing to Millennials You already know that the Millennial generation is a force in the housing market. According to a Bankrate survey, Millennials (33%) have the strongest preference for real estate investing with money they won’t need for the next decade or more (https://bit.ly/3BkegNg). They’re bullish about buying homes, says a Green […]
Real Estate 5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed 5 Factors That Reveal Where The Real Estate Market Is Really Headed It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing the available inventory and sparking a rise in home […]
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Real Estate Give Your Kids a Chance Give Your Kids a Chance FACT 1 | “The Haves And The Have-Nots”  The gap between the rich and poor is growing rapidly across the United States. The richest 20% of US households receive a greater share of national income than the middle three-fifths combined. The bottom 40% are worse off in inflation-adjusted terms than […]
Real Estate Real Estate Trends   Real Estate Trends The last two years have been the strangest on record for the housing industry. An unprecedented housing boom increased throughout the 1990s and continued into the new millennium, thanks to relaxed credit standards, sinking interest rates, low unemployment and an insufficient housing supply. But signs now point to the impending end […]
Real Estate Foreclosure Investment Myths   Foreclosure Investment Myths Foreclosure—the very word strikes fear in the hearts of most homeowners. Unless, that is, you are looking to take advantage of a foreclosure from a buyer’s perspective. Then it can be music to the ears. However, you’ll want all the facts before you jump in. There are plenty of myths regarding […]
Real Estate When to Get Excited About the Housing Market When to Get Excited About the Housing Market Real estate professionals get that consumers, by and large, ignore housing statistics and the market until they become involved in the purchase or sale of a home. It’s only natural then that what impacts the market is a bit of a mystery to many. What determines a […]
Real Estate HOUSE CARE CALENDAR: A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home   From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small […]
Real Estate New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You? New Build or Existing Home: Which One Is Right for You? Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association of Realtors, that’s about 2.4 months of inventory, which is […]
Health & Wellness Radon Gas and You Radon Gas and You   Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. According to the Surgeon General, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. And if you’re a smoker, your chances of contracting lung cancer are even higher if your home has high […]
Real Estate Take Advantage of Your Home Equity   Take Advantage of Your Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and […]
Real Estate 5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home 5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home   Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both […]
Real Estate Top 10 Myths That Trip Up First-Time Home Buyers If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment. With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguish […]