St Louis Real Estate

Effect of rising interest rates on St. Louis, MO Home Buyers

March 7, 2017

Sharon Colona

How Rising Interest Rates Affect Home Buyers You probably instinctively realize that rising interest rates will affect St. Louis home buyers. The interest rate you pay can make a big difference in the size of the home loan you will qualify for as well as the price of the home you’ll be able to buy.

Buy New Construction in St. Louis or St. Charles County.

November 24, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog, Uncategorized

Buy New Construction in St. Louis or St. Charles County. Agent- The first thing you need to do is find an experienced agent to help you with the buying & building process. Most importantly someone thats not affiliated with the builder in any way. The agent located on site represents the builders best interest at

Credit Do’s & Don’ts During the Home Buying Process

October 28, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog, Buying a Home

Credit Do’s & Don’ts During the Home Buying Process Good credit is critical when it comes to obtaining the best interest rates and terms on a mortgage. Here are some credit do’s and don’ts when shopping for a mortgage. Keeping good credit when buying a house is vital – Make sure your current on existing

If your considering moving to St. Louis, here are a few things to expect other than the iconic St. Louis Arch.

October 12, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog

If your considering moving to St. Louis, here are a few things to expect other than the iconic St. Louis Arch. Neighborhoods; The St. Louis metro area starts in the City, and branches into the County area. We have many pockets of diverse neighborhoods, ranging from “The Hill” known for its Italian Heritage to Webster Groves,

Your St. Louis Home Sale start to finish

October 6, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog

YOUR ST. LOUIS HOME SALE Start to finish St. Louis Realty, we know the fewer surprises which occur during a home sale, the better the experience of selling a home will be for our clients. For this reason, we have included this list of steps you can expect as you move through the process of

Real Estate 101

October 6, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog

REAL ESTATE 101 – What every savvy homeowner should know WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUYER’S AND SELLER’S AGENCY? In the majority of home sale transactions there are two agents. A BUYER’S AGENT The agent that has drove the buyer around trying to find them their perfect home. The agent is

Pricing your home for sale

October 6, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog

Pricing your home for sale will be the single biggest factor in how long your home will be on the market and more importantly how much you will receive for it. Here are a few strategies to help you figure out how much your home is worth: Abandon your personal point of view. How much

Moving to St. Louis? Here are some Tips that will help!

September 30, 2015

Sharon Colona

Blog

Are you moving to St. Louis? Here are moving tips to help make your move go smoothly! Moving to St. Louis? Here are some Tips that will help! Use this checklist to make sure you remember important dates and deadlines. First of all we’ve taken the worry out of moving by thinking of nearly everything!

Closing costs when selling your home

September 30, 2015

Sharon Colona

Bell Canyon, Uncategorized

As a home seller, the chances are good you have been to a home closing as a buyer. While the process is basically the same, there are several differences between closing as a buyer and closing as a seller. There are numerous expenses incurred by the buyer during the home buying process-mortgage fees insurance, escrows,

Discount Real Estate Broker

September 29, 2015

Sharon Colona

Bell Canyon

Discount Real Estate Broker Should you hire a discount Broker? Many homeowners are not aware that the commission charged on selling a home can be negotiable. Commission rates vary depending on the agency and the type of real estate for sale. Land, for instance can bring a rate of 9%-10% and a single family home