The time has finally come. After finding the home of your dreams and placing a solid offer, the seller has agreed and you’re on your way to living in a new neighborhood! Before you can claim the keys and start moving in, there are a few important tasks you need to complete. The step that stands between and your new home is called closing, and it can be a bit confusing for first-time and seasoned buyers alike. Here are 6 crucial things you can expect at your upcoming closing:

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Spring is the perfect time to put your home on the market. Not only is it more convenient for buyers, but it is also less stressful for you when there are more buyers than sellers. What is one of the main things to consider when selling? Staging your home. Perceived value is very important for your sale and according to Custom Home Staging & Design, “staged homes sell for about 6% more on average.” Here are 5 tips on staging your home before showing.

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As the Gateway to the West, St. Louis has experienced plenty of change since its birth in 1764. This is especially evident as you take a leisurely drive around the city and view the homes that dot the neighborhoods. From the humble bungalow to the ever-impressive Victorian, our fair city is home to several styles of architecture. Here are the top 5 house styles that can be found around St. Louis:

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The heart of the home is the kitchen—and buyers are eager to fork over for a showpiece.

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It’s finally spring, which means that everything is starting to come up roses (including actual roses). The season brings everything we’ve been looking forward to: sunnier days, our favorite flowers in bloom, and the return of happily chirping songbirds. However, this year is an odd year, which means that something else is around the corner: property reassessments.

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It’s finally here – Mother Nature has granted us spring! Why are you waiting any longer to get back outside? Break out the patio furniture and enjoy warm evenings and weekends sitting outside again. If you don’t already have a plan in mind to maximize your patio’s potential, keep reading to find out 7 ways you do just that.

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This frigid winter weather seems to be lingering longer than anyone wants, but that doesn’t mean that spring and warmer weather aren’t right around the corner. Soon it will be time to tuck away those thick blankets and open up the curtains! Here are some ideas on how to get you and your house ready to welcome spring!

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When buying a home, there is one basic thing you should do without a doubt – get a home inspection. By hiring an expert to come out and explain the condition of a home, you can feel confident when moving forward with your purchase. Still not sold? Read on for five reasons why home inspections are important.

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Selling your home can be one of the biggest steps you’ll take in your adult life. You could be upgrading from your starter home, interested in a new neighborhood, or even just needing a change in life. But before you put your living space on the market, invest a proper amount of effort into the task at hand. Utilize these 6 tips on what NOT to do when selling your home.

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If you ask us, our pets deserve to be loved and doted on every single day. They are the ones who welcome us home from work every day with a smile, kiss, and a tail wag. They comfort us when we’re down and share in our joys. What better reason to go the extra mile and really spoil your four-legged friend on February 20, a.k.a. Love Your Pet Day?!

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