real estate Archives – St. Louis Realty

When to Walk Away From A House | Buying a New Home in St. Louis

August 6, 2018

Sharon Colona

When To Walk Away From A House When you’re house hunting for a new home in the Greater St. Louis area, it’s exciting. Then you find “the one,” write an offer and have it accepted. That’s wonderful! That’s also when the real work starts. Of course you know that you need to get started on

Simplify the Home Loan Process

July 18, 2018

Sharon Colona

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If you are considering the purchase of a new home in St. Louis, most likely you’ll need to get a home loan. If you’re like most people, the process can seem overwhelming, especially if you haven’t obtained a loan in a long time. As a first time home buyer, the process can seem even more

New Tax Laws – How Will They Affect St. Louis Real Estate

May 15, 2018

Sharon Colona

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Planning for 2019 Tax Season The tax season may be over, but this is the time to plan for next year. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act took affect January 1, 2018 and with it some significant changes to the tax code. Sweeping reforms will directly effect the Real estate market across the country. Regardless

Biggest Mistakes St. Louis Landlords Make | Avoid Common Landlord Mistakes

December 14, 2017

Sharon Colona

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Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make Owning rental property in St. Louis can be a solid addition to your investment portfolio providing diversification and a hedge against inflation. Properly managed, these investment properties can provide not only an increase in asset value but also passive income. Unfortunately landlords often find that instead of providing a nice cash

Millennials Push Home Design Forward | What Millennials Want in their Homes

November 20, 2017

Sharon Colona

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Millennials Push Home Designs Forward Millennials have entered the housing market over the last decade and have their own ideas about what they want in a home. As a result, home design trends are becoming more innovative and reflective of the way we live today. These young home buyers want bright homes which are

Real Estate 101

October 6, 2015

Sharon Colona

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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