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.
St. Louis in Pictures: White Birch Park
It's been a while since I posted to my St. Louis in Pictures series, but I decided to start it up again to share some of the treasures around St. Louis. I take a lot of pictures when I'm preparing the marketing for my home listings. I believe that home buyers care as...
St. Louis Yards Get Ghoulish for Halloween
I spent a lot of time in the last few days in University City and Hazelwood at my clients' homes for sale, and have enjoyed seeing all of the nearby homes decorated for Halloween. Gravestones, giant spiders and skeletons seem to be some of the most popular ways get...
St. Louis Weekend Event ~ Top Chef Ultimate Burger Challenge
This weekend you have the chance to try out burgers from 6 of the areas best chefs and vote for the winner. Purchase Tickets (event details below) Last year, I attended this ALIVE Top Chef Ultimate Burger Challenge and it was a lot of fun. My office, Circa Properties,...
St. Louis City Neighborhood Crime Reports
Last week I posted information about using crime maps to learn about crime rates in St. Louis. While the crime maps are very useful, they don't tell you how much crime is committed annually in a particular area. St. Louis City publishes crimes data for each...
St. Louis Crime Maps
Everyone wants to live in a safe community. As a local resident, you need to know what is happening in your neighborhood so you can protect yourself and your property. If you are thinking of moving, understanding how crime varies in different areas of the St....
How Accurate is Zillow for St. Louis Home Values?
Many homeowners use Zillow as a way to find out the value of their home when they are thinking of selling. Home buyers use Zillow to decide if a house listed for sale is overpriced. In some parts of the country, Zillow is a good way to determine home value. But not...
St. Louis Community Spotlight: Brentwood, MO
St. Louis is filled with many unique communities that offer lifestyle advantages to residents. Brentwood, MO is one of those places. It is the ideal place to live for St. Louis residents who prefer historic homes, convenient shopping, easy access to just about...
5 Options for Sellers if Your Home Won’t Sell
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Dog Friendly Event ~ Earth Day St. Louis
Pet lovers looking for something to do today should head out to Earth Day St. Louis. Held in the Muny parking lot in Forest Park, Earth Day is a great place to have fun with your dog. Last year, I took my dog Milo. It was his first festival and we both had a great...
Local Harvest Will Close Without Our Help
I believe in supporting locally owned businesses. As much as possible, I eat at non-chain restaurants. I also try to buy local grocery items when I can to support the area farmers and food producers. So it's not a surprise that I really love Local Harvest Grocery and...
