Where Performance Outsells Promises
According to FEMA 60% of adults have not practiced what to do in a disaster. While few people think a disaster will affect them it is still important that you have an emergency plan in place to protect you and your family by providing a quick escape or the ability to last several days without modern conveniences. Here are five steps to prepare your home for an … Continue reading...
Overall, Missouri public schools’ performance isn’t too shabby, with 8th Grade NAEP math scores meeting the national average and the 87.8% high school graduation rate besting the national average by over 4 percentage points. Interestingly, all of the state’s top five public school districts are located in St. Louis county. Missouri’s top public school district is … Continue reading...
For anyone looking to sell their home, curb appeal can’t be taken lightly. In order to get prospective buyers into your house, you’ll need to grab their attention. As such, there’s little wonder as to why homes with drab or poorly maintained exteriors don’t receive as much interest as homes with exteriors that pop. Fortunately, livening up your house’s curb appeal doesn’t have … Continue reading...
Home pricing is more of a science than an art, but many homeowners price with their heartstrings instead of cold, hard data. Smart sellers know that crunching the numbers is always the better route to an accurate home price. Here’s how they do it. #1 They Avoid Overpricing Homeowners often think that it’s OK to overprice at first, because — who knows? — maybe you’ll just get … Continue reading...
If you are thinking of buying a resale home, be prepared to spend a lot of time shopping resales that need renovation and/or heavy on deferred maintenance. Orlando Realtor Kathy Llamas showed resales to a couple for almost two months and was about to lose them to a 'we decided to wait' excuse. They kept seeing homes they liked, but could not afford after remodeling or … Continue reading...
What do you need to know? To ensure your home is protected, we’ve listed a few things you may not know about radon. Make sure you know the facts before you take action. Myth: Radon isn’t dangerous. Fact: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers and is responsible for 21,000 deaths in the United States each year. Because it is an odorless gas, we can’t … Continue reading...
It doesn't matter where you live, what kind of home you have or what time of year it is. If you're looking to sell your home quickly, you'll need to do a better job than other local homeowners who are competing against you. Try these top three tips to secure a sale within 60 days. Enhance Its Appearance When it comes to selling your home, looks are everything. If the … Continue reading...
What to Do When Your New Home Is a Lemon If your dream house turns into a nightmare, fret not: You have some options. Getting an inspection is essential because it's easier for homebuyers to identify potential problems prior to a sale rather than litigate them later. For instance, if your potential house is a breeding ground of pests, you need to get rid of that. PCBK | Pest … Continue reading...
Improving your credit score can take a few months. So if you’re looking to get an auto or home loan, or want to apply for a new credit card, an early start can give you time to raise your credit score and then get a loan or new credit card at a better interest rate. Getting the loan you need for personal expenses is possible even if you have bad credit loans. Here are some … Continue reading...
So you've decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! Hopefully, you've brought a rockin' REALTOR® on board to help you list your spot, and together you've done your due diligence on what to ask for. As you start checking things off your to-do list, it's also important to pay mind of what not to do. Below are a handful of things to get you started. Don't … Continue reading...
