Posts from February 2026
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Your Timeline
Thinking about talking to a real estate agent can feel a little… early. Maybe you're only thinking about selling. Maybe you're not even sure if moving is the right move. And maybe, even if you did decide to list, it wouldn't be for months. So why start the conversation now?
Because this is actually the perfect moment.
It sounds counterintuitive, but the earlier I connect with someone who's even considering a change, the better the outcome tends to be. When we talk before any decisions are made, there's room to explore possibilities, map out timelines, and understand what makes the most sense for your life—not just your property. Sometimes that leads to a beautifully executed sale. Other times, the smartest plan is not to sell at all.
That's the part most people don't expect. A good agent isn't here to push you into a transaction. A good a...
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Buyer and Seller Timelines: How Long Each Step Really Takes in St. Louis
Whether you're searching through St. Louis homes for sale or preparing to list your property, understanding realistic timelines helps you plan your move with confidence. The St. Louis market moves quickly, with homes typically going pending within 16 to 28 days, but the full journey from decision to closing involves several important phases that every buyer and seller should anticipate.
What Buyers Can Expect From Start to Finish
Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Your home-buying journey begins with mortgage pre-approval, and this s...
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5 Surprising Truths About Selling This Spring
Most of the advice you'll hear this spring sounds the same.
So I wrote The Spring Seller Cheatsheet - advice you probably won't hear from most agents:
1. You don't need to take on a massive renovation. A deep clean and fresh paint often does more than a $30k remodel.
2. A well-priced home on day one almost always nets more than a series of reductions over 90 days.
3. 75% of buyer interest happens in the first 72 hours. Make sure your agent has a plan.
4. The strategy matters more than the market.
5. The agent who tells you exactly what you...
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A Quick Update on the Market Worth Knowing
I just came across some useful mortgage data and I wanted to share it with you.
In 2022, fewer than 1 in 10 homeowners had rates above 5%.
Today, it's more than 1 in 3.
When more owners aren't locked into low rates, more homes come to market.
That's usually the point where timing starts to matter more.
Want me to run the numbers on your home so you can see what acting earlier vs. later looks like? Send me and email and let's see what your numbers show us.
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Theater Companies Shaping St. Louis' Performing Arts Scene
Influential national magazine Forbes has declared the Grand Center neighborhood, conveniently close to St. Louis homes for sale, to be "