Columbia Home Remodeling Trends for 2013

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As the housing market comes roaring back to life homeowners are more likely to invest in home remodeling projects. 2013 brings a wealth of remodeling trends aimed at making your home more functional and meeting the needs of your family's lifestyle. Make the most of available space: Your home or yard may seem small but it should still be functional. Floor … [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...]

Home Mortgages Take a Turn For the Better in Missouri

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The housing crisis of the last decade left many homeowners underwater, involved in a short sale, or facing foreclosure. The housing market's recovery has been, at times, timid and slow. However, recent reports from Lender Processing Services share good news and paint a much brighter picture for the home mortgage industry. Details from the January … [Read more...]

Simple Tips Towards Home Ownership in 2013 in Metro St. Louis

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Are you ready to buy a home in metro St. Louis? Preparing for this major purchase is an important part of ensuring a smooth and successful real estate transaction. Before you buy make sure you: Analyze your finances After you've taken inventory of your finances begin paying down debt and saving for a down payment. You should also check your credit … [Read more...]

Home Prices Make Largest Gain in More Than Six Years

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The end of the housing crisis may be approaching quicker than experts originally predicted! Recently released reports from CoreLogic show that home prices posted their biggest gain in over six years in December 2012. This is welcome news in advance of the busy spring and summer selling season. Details from the report include: Home prices increased … [Read more...]