To D.I.Y. or Not To D.I.Y.
Doing home projects yourself can help you save money, help you get to know your house better and fill you with pride at a job well done with your own two hands. But there are circumstances where a pro is the way to go. Neighborly, a community of home service experts, draws the line on […]
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Kill the Clutter
There’s a reason REALTORS always advise home sellers to remove all clutter when selling their homes. The difference is remarkable. The clutter-free home often looks like a new one entirely, and homeowners even wonder how their home could look that good. You don’t have to wait to sell your home to make it look better. […]
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MARKED APPRECIATION
A home generally appreciates in value between 3 and 4 percent each year, but not every home appreciates equally. While every market is different—and appreciation is naturally affected by factors homeowners can’t control—there are certain home features that create greater appreciation than others. Realtor.com did some research, analyzed millions of listings over the past five […]
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Housing Market
Demand has pushed the selling season earlier, as buyers hope to beat the competition and secure a house early on. According to Realtor.com, the median age of property listings over the winter was four days fewer than last year. Despite the typical seasonal slowdown, inventory has been picking up speed for this time of year. […]
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Return on Investment
Every smart homeowner knows that major—or even minor—remodeling projects should be undertaken with one eye on design and the other on the ROI. You want to be comfortable with whatever return on investment you receive for upgrading your home because, unfortunately, many upgrades won’t entirely recoup their cost upon sale. But the use you get […]
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Early Bird
All of us here at Sandy Bender, REAL ESTATE have noticed quite a pick up in the real estate market here throughout the entire metropolitan St. Louis market. Demand has pushed the spring selling season earlier, as buyers hope to beat the competition and secure a house early on. According to Realtor.com, the median age […]
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SPRING THINGS
Spring is a good time to do a quick tune up of your home. Before things get busy for the summer, take a moment to make sure your home is humming along. Here’s a quick checklist of fixes to make now to save you time and money later. Interior: Check seals around windows, doors and […]
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Sneezing’s Greetings!
For many Americans, spring equals allergies. Itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, congestion—it’s enough to make you want to skip the season altogether. But with these five steps from DIY Network, you can help reduce allergens in your home and find a brief respite. 1. Remove clutter: Less stuff means fewer places for allergens to […]
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Buying a For Sale by Owner
The market is heating up, and hopefully, the weather will follow that trend shortly! This has been one of the busier January’s in recent years. Good sign that the real estate market is recovering. On the whole, real estate in the City of St. Louis has risen in sales price 6% over four months ago. […]
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All Real Estate is Local!
All Real Estate is Local! How true that is. One area of the country may be experiencing a hot market while another is slow to start. And not only is one area of the country different than others, one area of a city can be far different than others. Located in the heart of the […]
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