A home selling budget may prove to be exceedingly valuable. With this budget in hand, an individual will know approximately how much money that he or she will need to complete the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three expenses to include in a home selling budget. 1. Home Cleaning If you want to impress buyers,...

Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...

Post Image by Jo Ann Snover from Shutterstock There are many ways you can make your house attractive to prospective buyers. Curb appeal goes a long way when it comes to first impressions. Your yard is one indication of the amount of time you’ve spent caring for your property in general. Buyers are undoubtedly attracted to homes that have...

If you intend to purchase a house soon, it helps to prepare for the home buying journey. In fact, if you identify potential issues before you start your quest to find your dream home, you could avoid them during your property search. Now, let's take a look at three common issues that plague homebuyers, along with tips to address...

Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Homeowners associations are common features of new residential subdivisions, condominiums and townhouse developments, planned communities, and vacation resorts throughout the United States and abroad. Typically established by the builder or developer, such associations are most often responsible for maintenance of common facilities. They also frequently oversee the operation of community centers, pools, golf...

Photo by Jonathan Rolande via Pixabay Dipping your toes in the real estate investing waters can feel intimidating--especially when it comes to making a large up-front investment. Although there are ways to get started in real estate with lower up-front costs (low- or no-down payment VA and FHA loans, for instance), it's smart to have some savings to...

Photo by Huy Phan from Pexels Plants and flower pots can be heavy items to move around. The good news is you can eliminate the trouble with a rolling plant caddy. You can build one yourself using rustic wood or precut pieces from your local home store. Stability is the key here. Plan to build the caddy large...

Spacious Home, Pole Barn, Pond on 10 Acres. Kitchen was remodeled this spring with new cabinets and granite counters. Fresh paint, new laminate on the main floor. New Carpet. Roof and Siding new in 2010. Windows and Patio Doors in 2009. This property sits along a wooded private road, offering a secluded haven to enjoy the outdoors, with a fantastic pole barn and small shed nearby. Additional thirty acres is available for...

Spacious Home, Pole Barn, Pond on 10 Acres. Kitchen was remodeled this spring with new cabinets and granite counters. Fresh paint, new laminate on the main floor. New Carpet. Roof and Siding new in 2010. Windows and Patio Doors in 2009. This property sits along a wooded private road, offering a secluded haven to enjoy the outdoors, with a fantastic pole barn and small shed nearby. Additional thirty acres is available for...

Beautifully updated 4 bed/3 full bath home in Glen Carbon. Remodeled kitchen with new white cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances. You will love the open kitchen, dining and living space on the main level. New flooring, light fixtures and fresh paint throughout interior. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths round out the main level. The lower level includes a family room with fireplace, laundry room, 4th bedroom and 3rd full bath. Home is situated on a corner lot with the perfect backyard for summer entertaining. Deck was rebuilt in 2017 and fence installed in 2018. Most windows have been replaced with new...

Glen Carbon church property on over an acre is available in a fantastic location with a traffic count along West Main of 5,200 per day and conveniently located near interstates I-255 and I-270. The main worship center is 58' x 32' with a dais at the front. There are two bathrooms, as well as office space on the main level. The lower level has a bathroom, small kitchenette, and a large informal gathering space/classroom. A small second floor has two meeting rooms. Alternatively, this property would make a great daycare center, community center or meeting hall. Well maintained structure and grounds. Newer...