If you are thinking of buying a home or refinancing your home mortgage, your credit score has the biggest impact on your ability to get a loan and how low of an interest rates you will pay. I was recently hired by Credit Karma™ to share information about their company...
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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...
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Originally posted 12/2011 See U.S. interactive map Did you know that high levels of radon, a naturally occurring gas that we breathe every day, is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer? Did you know that it is easy to find out if the radon rate in your home is...
read moreFind the Best Parts of St. Louis with Income Heat Maps
When I first got started in real estate, I worked exclusively with buyers relocating to St. Louis. One of the challenges for these buyers was getting to know which were the nicest parts of town. You see, real estate agents aren’t allowed to steer people away...
read moreWhat is Most Important to Home Buyers?
The National Association of Realtors surveyed 1st time home buyers to find out about their buying habits, and Doorsteps.com turned it into an infographic that helps spell out what is important to the 1st time home buyer. With 39% of people purchasing homes first time...
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