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Buying a St. Charles Home Won’t Get Much Cheaper

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

This is a fantastic time to buy a home, and the market is great in St. Charles.  There is a lot of activity in the St. Charles housing market, and there has never been a better time to buy a … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Tip – Kitchens Sell a House

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

One of the most important rooms in the house, the kitchen can definitely help sell a home.  The kitchen is the heart of the home, and still serves as the focal point for the family and for entertaining.  It's a … Continue reading →

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6 ways to save your underwater home

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Being a distressed homeowner is a very difficult situation. Understanding your mortgage situation and the options available to you is important. Here are some ways to save your underwater home and your upside-down mortgages.  Working with an experienced realtor who knows … Continue reading →

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What Does the $25 Billion National Mortgage Settlement Mean For Homeowners?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

The federal government and attorneys general have announced agreement on a landmark joint state-federal settlement with the nation’s largest loan servicers, including Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.  The Settlement, estimated at $25 billion, will provide … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Rise Again in January

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

Existing-home sales rose in January, marking three gains in the past four months, while inventories continued to improve, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, … Continue reading →

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Ways to Create Less Trash

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

I’m a big recycler, so I when I came across this article I thought it was worth sharing.  There are a lot of things we can do to create less trash.  This is perfect as we all start to think … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Things to do to Prepare for an Appraisal in St. Charles and St. Louis

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Here’s a great article that talks about the top things to do to prepare for a home appraisal.  Working with an experienced realtor who knows the St. Charles Home market and the St. Louis County Home market can really help. … Continue reading →

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Designing on a Human Scale

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Here's an interesting article on home design, integrating technology with the comforts of the past, based on smarter construction in a smaller footprint.  Check it out and watch the video on Designing on a Human Scale! Sarah Susanka's newly-constructed 'not … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Efficient Downsizing

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

Thinking about downsizing?  There are many reasons we decide to downsize our homes, but as we begin the downsizing there are a few important things to keep in mind to make this less stressful and save you time.  Check out … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Credit When Buying or Selling a Home

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

The holiday season is a time when many people begin thinking about buying or selling a home in St. Charles or St. Louis.  With holiday spending over, it is a very important time to think about protecting your credit and … Continue reading →

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