What on Earth is radon? Or more precisely, what IN Earth is radon? Radon is a radioactive natural gas that seeps up from below ground. It has no color and no smell and could be lurking in your home increasing your chances of lung cancer. While radon is in the air you breathe outdoors, it's Continue Reading
Ooops! What to Do if You Paid Tax on a Home You No Longer Own
I had a client of mine reach out to me recently to let me know that they were sooooo generous, that they paid real estate taxes to St. Louis County on a home that we had sold earlier in the year. Kidding, of course. They did pay the taxes but it was in error. St. Louis County sent my client a Continue Reading
Tips to Keep Your Pipes From Freezing
I was recently walking through a home with some clients of mine. The home, by the way, was perfect inside. And then we came across this: This accumulation of ice was the perfect combination of freezing temperatures and a leaky faucet. Luckily, the frost was limited to the exterior of the Continue Reading
Low Interest Rates Make This a Great Time to Buy
Home prices have risen substantially over the last two years in St. Louis. This is making some would-be home buyers reluctant to make a purchase now, but with interest rates still at historic lows, this is a great time to buy a new home. So why do low interest rates make this such a great Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Sell Your St. Louis Home This Fall
School is back in session, the holidays are right around the corner, you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house. But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family. Here are five reasons why you Continue Reading