This week we discuss some tips to help you to have a more pleasant experience when completing projects on your home. Everything from timelines and deadlines to choosing the contractor that's right for you.

It's finally here - closing day! Inspections are completed, loan contingency date passed and we're ready to pass your home to its new owner. This week we discuss what to expect on closing day, and how to prepare so that it goes as smoothly as possible.

We are currently seeing a bit fo a shift in our local real estate market. This means that both buyers and sellers will see a difference in how they will enter the market. This week we discuss these changes and what they mean for you.

With all of the new construction in our area, it is important to discuss some of the trends in home design that are emerging (and some old ones that are returning). This week we talk about somethings to consider during the build process that may be difficult to add after move-in.

Now, more than ever, home buyers are searching for a back yard that extends the living area to the outside of the home. This week we discuss some back yard updates that you can make to add to your enjoyment of your home and help it appeal to more buyers now, and in the future.

Recently some changes have been made in our area that regulate the use of the Coming Soon status when marketing a home for sale. This week we discuss those changes and how they impact both buyers and sellers.

This week we discuss some of the things that you can do now, while the weather is warm and sunny, to help to keep your home functioning its best.

This week we're on site in Cottleville's latest new home development discussing how we can help if you're ready to build your next home.

Summer is here and it is my favorite time of year. Relaxing by the pool, dinner outside and gathering with family and friends extends our living and entertaining areas well beyond the walls of our home. This week we discuss how you can bring the party outside and not only help to love your home even more , but also make it appeal to more buyers.

Many of the design elements that have become staple the past few years are on their way out (think shiplap and barn doors), and on their way in are darker colors, wallpaper and glass pane doors. This week we discuss the design trends of the season and how you can incorporate them in to your decor.