Best Home Staging Tips for Selling This Year in Columbia

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Selling a home is all about showing prospective buyers the great features of your property while concealing its weaknesses. You can prepare your home for a quick sale by following these simple staging tips. Catch potential buyers' eyes with a dash of color. Position colorful items, such as throw pillows, pieces of art, or bright blankets, in unique ways … [Read more...]

Check Out Upcoming Art Fair at Laumeier

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You're never short of events in metro St. Louis, as there's always something available to do. One such exciting upcoming event is the Art Fair that's taking place from Friday May the 10th to Sunday May the 12th in Laumeier Sculpture Park. With all sorts of interesting stalls featuring local and national artists, this promises to be a great day out for the … [Read more...]

Celebrate Mother’s Day in St Louis

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It's that time of year again that Mother's Day is upon us once more. Knowing what's happening around town will be helpful as there are many events taking place this weekend. If you need some ideas, how about these? If it's outdoors dining that mom wants, then look no further than 'The Boathouse in Forest Park' - their special Mother's Day Brunch on … [Read more...]

Home Prices on the Rise and What It Means for You

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The housing market is up, and whether you're buying or selling real estate in metro St. Louis, this is good news. With real estate prices just 7 percent lower than they're highest point before the meltdown, benefits for someone selling a home are much more obvious. The rising price of homes will let homeowners make more money on their home. It will also … [Read more...]

Bringing the Bidding Wars Back

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There is big real estate news as multiple buyers are driving up the price of homes all over the country. According to CNN, eager home buyers want to purchase a home before mortgage interest rates and home prices rise. At the same time, home sellers are holding on to property in order to make money (or at least break even) on their investment. This is a … [Read more...]