st louis home: Choosing the Right St Louis Home or Condo for Your Family
- 03/23/10 03:03 PM
If you are looking for the ideal home for you and your family, you may find yourself trying to decide between two similar homes. You could have worse problems than this on your St Louis home or condo search, but how do you decide which home is better for you and your family? Here are primary points to consider: •1. Location. This is where you are going to live. You need to consider how far away it is from work, schools, and shopping. You probably want to do as little driving as possible. A St Louis home close to where you … (0 comments)
st louis home: Should You Consider a Short Sale on Your St Louis Or St Charles Home?
- 03/09/10 12:14 PM
A short sale happens when a lender agrees to accept less than the balance remaining on a home. It is a way for sellers to avoid foreclosure and sell their St Louis or St Charles homes. It seems like a good idea for people who owe more on their home than it's worth, but that doesn't mean it is right for everyone. Should you consider a short sale on your St Louis or St Charles home? Pros to doing a short sale: You will be able to sell your property, get out from under a mortgage you cannot afford and lower … (0 comments)
st louis home: 10 Ideas to Save Money and Make Your St Louis Home Or Condo Greener
- 02/13/10 03:50 AM
Saving money and going green are both hot topics right now. So, I'm sure you've already heard the tips to turn off water while brushing your teeth, turn off TVs and computers and swap out old light bulbs for the new energy-saving versions. Here are 10 new ideas to help you save money and make your St Louis Home or Condo greener. •1. Swap stuff. There are hundreds of online sites where you can get furniture, books, CDs, DVDs and even a place to stay for free by swapping stuff with other people. And, I'm not just talking about Craigslist. Two … (0 comments)
st louis home: St. Louis Home Care – 3 Fall Maintenance Projects
- 11/02/09 02:06 PM
The last vestiges of summer have faded away, the leaves are turning into a brilliant array of color and the temperatures are dropping. All this glorious change means the holidays are coming, but it also means it's time, once again, to look over your St. Louis home. With temperatures dropping and leaves falling, there are plenty of things to add to your "to do" list. Just in case your list is empty, here are a few "to do's" to get you started on your fall St. Louis home care: Sealing Your Driveway - If you have a blacktop driveway, you probably … (0 comments)
st louis home: Selling Your St. Louis Home? There’s Still Hope!
- 09/14/09 04:18 PM
Many who have put their St. Louis home up for sale in the past year are still waiting to put that "Sold" sign in the yard. If this is you, don't panic! There's still hope for closing the sale this year. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, home sales have risen five months in a row. Great news for everyone currently in the real estate market. Why are they rising? A few reasons: Mortgage interest rates are at an all time low. Home prices are dropping to become more affordable. Buyers have a large selection to choose from, which encourages … (0 comments)
st louis home: 5 Things to Think About Before Refinancing Your St. Louis Home
- 07/15/09 02:58 PM
If you're thinking about refinancing your St. Louis home, you might want to think about a few other things first. 1. Are the mortgage rates higher or lower than when you first financed your house? If current mortgage rates are lower, refinancing might be a good idea. If they're higher, however, you should reconsider. 2. Why are you refinancing? If you're trying to get a better mortgage rate, it might be a good idea. However, if you're refinancing to pay off credit cards or go on vacation, not only should your probably not refinance, you probably shouldn't be going on vacation, … (0 comments)
st louis home: Does Your St. Louis Home Need Better Windows?
- 07/09/09 10:52 AM
Not too long ago, if you needed windows for your St. Louis home, you got a piece of glass surrounded by wood and that was it. All you had to think about was the size and shape. Now there are more types than you can imagine, from single pane to triple pane, leaded glass to tempered glass. Here's a little clarity on a few of the most popular: One, Two and Three Pane Windows A "pane" is a single sheet of glass. In two and three pane windows, there is a gap between the panes filled with an insulating nontoxic gas … (0 comments)
st louis home: Do St. Louis Homes for Sale Need Roof Inspections?
- 07/08/09 02:43 PM
If you're worried about the condition of the roof on the St. Louis home you want to buy, you may need a roof inspection. Although some states don't require that a roof inspection be included in the real estate contract, it's often better to be on the safe side and get the roof inspected. Just what is included in a roof inspection? Here's a short list: What Is The Roof on the St. Louis Home Made Of? Roofs are commonly made of composition shingles, wood shake, or clay tiles. The material the roof is made of can determine the life of … (0 comments)
If you are looking for the ideal home for you and your family, you may find yourself trying to decide between two similar homes. You could have worse problems than this on your St Louis home or condo search, but how do you decide which home is better for you and your family?;)
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