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Warm Up your Home with an Electric Fireplace

Karen Goodman — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:53:32 +0000

Fireplaces are a feature that most buyers want, but most homes in St. Louis simply don't have fireplaces. Many others have a fireplace, but it is either non-functional or isn't in the room where you would use it. Adding an Electric Fireplace to your Home The easiest way to add a fireplace to your home is to get an electric fireplace. Modern fireplaces look amazing and have space heaters built in, which not only ads ambience but also heat. And…

Homes DO Sell in the Winter

Karen Goodman — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 00:00:20 +0000

I often hear from home sellers they don't want to sell their home in the winter because no one buys homes in the winter. Not true. Granted, there are fewer buyers in the winter, but there is also less competition for those buyers, and the buyers are more motivated. Over the years, I've closed homes through the winter months all over town. How Many Homes Sell in the Winter? Since the typical home closes about 4-6 weeks after it goes under…

St. Louis Hazardous Waste Disposal

Karen Goodman — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:21:09 +0000

Did you know that you aren't supposed to put paint, chemicals or florescent light bulbs in your trash? You probably did know this. But the real challenge is to figure out how to dispose of items not allowed in your regular residential trash. St. Louis Hazardous Waste Disposal: If you live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County or Jefferson County, you can drop off your hazardous waste in North County (Florissant) or South County (Lemay). The program is for…

Creve Coeur MO: What Homes Can You Buy for $300-400k

Karen Goodman — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 02:56:58 +0000

If you are looking for a home in the Creve Coeur area, you should be looking at homes on the market or recently sold to see what you can buy at various price points. If you want to spend between $300,000 - $400,000 in Creve Coeur, looking at MLS listings or a real estate website such as Zillow or Realtor.com will help you understand what you can expect in this price range. Creve Coeur MO: Homes located in Creve Coeur…

Creve Coeur MO: What Homes Can You Buy for $200-300k

Karen Goodman — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:47:33 +0000

If you are looking for a home in the Creve Coeur area, you should be looking at homes on the market or recently sold to see what you can buy at various price points. If you want to spend between $200,000 - $300,000 in Creve Coeur, looking at MLS listings or a real estate website such as Zillow or Realtor.com will help you understand what you can expect in this price range. Creve Coeur MO: Homes located in Creve Coeur…

Creative Cat Door Solution for your Home

Karen Goodman — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 17:27:48 +0000

Cat Door Solutions: I spend a lot of time talking about pet friendly homes features focusing on dogs, but today I want to show you one creative option for a cat door opening in your home. If you have your litterbox in the basement or even in the laundry room or a closet, one of these solutions may make your home cat friendly. Cat Door with Brush: This cat door was built into the basement laundry room door at…

Sometimes a Home Buyer Should Walk Away

Karen Goodman — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:21:44 +0000

Every buyer needs a real estate agent working on their behalf. A good buyer's agent should not only be skilled at negotiations and solving problems that can derail a contract, but should also be willing to tell their client to walk away from a house and keep looking. Are you Ready for Future Expenses? Melissa was a first-time home buyer. She found a cute little home that she really liked. The price was a bit of a stretch for her,…

Discover St. Louis: 52 Things to Do in St. Louis

Karen Goodman — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:30:11 +0000

St. Louis offers so many options for things to do for people of all ages. From museums to sporting events to parks, you can find wonderful entertainment options all year long. Whether you are relocating to St. Louis, new to the area or a lifelong resident, I hope that this list helps you find some new places to explore. 52 Things to Do in St. Louis: One of my New Year's resolutions every year is that I'm going to get…

Choose a Safe Neighborhood in St. Louis City

Karen Goodman — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:00:25 +0000

One of the most common questions home buyers ask about is safety and crime. As a Realtor, it's a hard question to answer. Each buyer has a different perception of what makes a neighborhood safe. Most real estate agents are taught to simply point buyers to the local police department. I often encourage buyers to spend time in the neighborhoods they are considering before they buy a home. The neighborhood pub or coffee shop can be a great source of…

5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Building Inspector

Karen Goodman — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 03:02:00 +0000

Last week, I shared the type of inspections home buyers should consider when purchasing a home. Choosing your building inspector carefully is just as important as deciding what type of inspections to obtain. After closing almost 300 home sale transactions, I've seen great inspectors and inspectors that I would never want to use again. Before you select a building inspector, ask the right questions. 5 Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring an Inspector: 1. Is the inspector ASHI certified? Home inspectors…