Creve Coeur is one of the most desirable suburbs of St. Louis. Convenient amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, ample shopping and dining and great highway access are just a few of the reasons people love to call it home. I was thrilled to be able to list this home for the owner that is sad to leave…Read More »
A combination of historically low mortgage rates and declines in home pricing are resulting in the most affordable home market in two decades. This is great news for home buyers, provided they are able to qualify for a loan. Stricter guidelines and qualifications may make getting a home loan more challenging, so potential home buyers…Read More »
Mortgage lenders are in the news again, only this time it’s not Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the hot seat. If you purchased a home through GMAC (now Ally Financial), Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, or Citibank, you may want to take note. Last week’s settlement of $25 billion is proposed to aid homeowners…Read More »
While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the latest projections. “Green” remodeling is a growing trend in the real estate industry! In fact, McGraw-Hill Companies, revealed last week that 17% of residential home building in 2011…Read More »
When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice? If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by outside appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too! That’s right, your home can foreshadow clues regarding your personality and sense of style,…Read More »
Valentines Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Share a little extra love with your home for sale this week and you may find a buyer sooner than you thought! Buying a home is largely an emotional decision. Buyers may try to rationalize, set limits, make T-charts, and even compromise when searching…Read More »
Any major purchase requires analysis and thought, and home buying is not any different. Specifications on location, bedroom and bathroom quantity, and yard size may come more quickly to mind, but there are many other considerations to be aware of, as well. Did you know that you can compare prices on mortgage rates and lender…Read More »
Spring is in the air! And its not even February! The warm temperatures the past few days seem to have everyone in Spring Cleaning mode. I think at least 5 or 6 people have consulted me in the past few days about preparing their home for sale. I put together this short little video for…Read More »
Have you ever thought about what it takes to build a custom home? Many people automatically cringe at this daunting task, and don’t even know where to begin when it comes to finding land, getting a construction loan, and finding a builder. Many people also have the misconception that it is extremely expensive to build…Read More »
Hi everybody, Its Hayley Tomazic with J.F. Meyer Realty, and I am coming here today to bring you some information on foreclosures. Because so much of the market today is foreclosures, I find myself helping a lot of buyer purchasing them. I come up with many similar situations and questions, so today I wanted to…Read More »