Arch City Homes Blog
Find real estate advice for both buyers and sellers, as well as market trends, homeowner tips, pet friendly real estate, St. Louis information, and general real estate advice.
VIDEO: Can Home Buyers Skip Inspections if the City Requires a Municipal Inspection?
I've worked with too many sellers over the years who didn't get their own home buyer inspections of the home when they purchased it, because they assumed that the required city inspection protected them. They were wrong. When cities requires a municipal occupancy...
St. Louis Dog Events: Community Swimming Pool Parties
If you want to stay informed of St. Louis event schedules, subscribe to the Arch City Homes weekly email so you don’t miss any posts! Many of the St. Louis community public swimming pools offer an end of summer dog swim party. Rules vary from pool to pool. Some pools...
Pet Friendly Home Tips…Courtesy of St. Louis Home Sellers
Over the years I've worked with many clients who have all types of pets. Everyone who knows me knows that I particularly love dogs. I have a dog of my own and also foster dogs too. I'm also a former cat owner and understand how to deal with roaming cats who need...
VIDEO: When Should Home Sellers Get Municipal Inspections?
While many real estate agents have their clients wait to get required municipal inspections until they get a contract, I encourage home sellers get municipal inspections before they put their home on the market. One reason for getting the municipal inspection up front...
Circa Properties LOVES Dogs
If you follow me on social media or have met me in person, you know I love dogs. I have one dog of my own, Milo. Plus I foster rescue dogs and find them new families.
So, it was important to me when I joined Circa Properties over 4 years ago that I was joining a dog friendly company. I also like working in a modern space that is flooded with sunlight, that does everything it can to support the agents and clients.
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When Home Buyers and Sellers Should Get Started for the Spring Real Estate Market [VIDEO TIP]
Are you wondering when you should get started if you want to buy or sell a home in the St. Louis spring market this year? I recorded this video for Facebook and YouTube a few months ago. As I mention in the video, the real estate market is already hot and I've been so...
Real Estate Marketing Done Better
If you have every bought a home, you know that home sale marketing varies dramatically depending on the agent representing the seller. The best marketing looks professional and shows off the home in the best possible light. On the other end of the spectrum, you may...
Custom Floor Plans for St. Louis Homes for Sale
Most buyers have a hard time imagining homes decorated differently or with needed updates. If you have pink paint in your living room or out of style furniture throughout the home, most buyers won't be able to imagine themselves living there. But seeing how the rooms...
Exploring St. Louis One Meal at a Time: Vito’s Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante
As I continue my Exploring St. Louis One Meal at a Time series, today I'm sharing one of my all time favorite pizza places, Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante in Midtown. If you want to stay informed of St. Louis information, subscribe to the Arch City Homes...
Guide to Installing Custom Granite Counters in St. Louis
Adding granite counters to your kitchen isn't as expensive as you might think. Depending on the size of your kitchen, it might only be a few thousand dollars more than installing upgraded formica countertops. 2 Options for Installing Granite: There are 2 basic ways...
