Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels Video tours are not new to the real estate industry, but they have become a vital tool for home buyers and sellers trying to comply with social distancing requirements. Whether you are trying to sell your home, or you are searching for your forever home during efforts to reduce the spread of...

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...

Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...

Photo by Edar via Pixabay Before you sign on the bottom line, know which items are negotiable and which negate the deal entirely. Clearly defining these in advance can save you significant headaches when the buying bug takes over. Your agent will remind you of your non-negotiables and keep you on the right track. Here are some big-ticket...

Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash Buying a piece of real estate is a serious legal and financial decision. Sometimes, having a real estate attorney help you through the process is helpful. In fact, in some states, it is required by law to have one assist with the process. If you don’t live in a state where...

If you're planning to sell your house soon, you should prepare for the property selling journey. This can mean identifying potential home selling obstacles so that you can address these issues right away. Now, let's take a look at three issues that house sellers commonly face, along with tips to address these problems. 1. Exorbitant Initial Asking Price You...

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...

Photo by Snapwire Photography via Pexels When you have a million-dollar home to sell, don’t just get any real estate agent. The same goes if you are buying a million-dollar home. It would be best if you had a real estate agent that does more than think like a millionaire. When you choose a real estate agent who...

Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch home w/over 1400 sf. of living area & 2-car garage conveniently located just off Laura Hill Rd. in the attractive Oak Bend subd. of St. Peters is waiting for your family! Fresh new interior paint throughout plus all brand new carpeting in bedrooms & two lower level finished rooms. Updated kitchen featuring plenty of white cabinetry w/crown molding, granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplash, laminate flooring & white appliances. The slider leads out to the huge 19x18 covered patio & shady, level fenced back yard with some privacy fencing. Both baths have also been updated w/newer...

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch home with over 1400 sf. of living area & 2-car garage conveniently located just off Laura Hill Rd. in the attractive Oak Bend subdivision of St. Peters is just waiting for your family! Fresh new interior paint throughout plus all brand new carpeting in bedrooms and the two lower level finished rooms. Check out the updated kitchen featuring plenty of white cabinetry w/crown molding, granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplash, laminate flooring & white appliances. The slider from the kitchen leads out to the huge 19x18 covered patio & the shady, level fenced back yard with some privacy...

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch home with over 1400 sf. of living area & 2-car garage conveniently located just off Laura Hill Rd. in the attractive Oak Bend subdivision of St. Peters is just waiting for your family! Fresh new interior paint throughout plus all brand new carpeting in bedrooms and the two lower level finished rooms. Check out the updated kitchen featuring plenty of white cabinetry w/crown molding, granite counter tops, ceramic tile backsplash, laminate flooring & white appliances. The slider from the kitchen leads out to the huge 19x18 covered patio & the shady, level fenced back yard with some privacy...