First time buyers

March 8, 2025

How Long Will it Take to Sell My House

Market Update: Days on Market Trends in Our Area

In the past 90 days, average days on market (DOM) have increased across much of the country, with some areas seeing homes sit for as long as 120 days. Fortunately, our local market—Shiloh, O'Fallon, Belleville, Swansea, Fairview Heights, Millstadt, Mascoutah …

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March 1, 2025

I don't want to give up my low rate to sell

Should You Move If Your Current Mortgage Rate Is in the 2s?

With interest rates currently in the 6-7% range, many homeowners with ultra-low mortgage rates are hesitant to make a move. If you’re worried about giving up your once-in-a-lifetime rate, you’re not alone—I hear this concern all the time …

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Feb. 22, 2025

Should I Sell My House Now

Should I Sell My House Now?

This is one of the biggest questions in real estate today, and the answer is simple: IT DEPENDS. Selling your home is a major decision, and timing is everything. Here are a few key factors to consider when deciding if now is the right …

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April 27, 2023

Realtor who knows sign language

You may be wondering how do I find a realtor who knows sign language.

Whether for yourself or a family member sometimes communicating in sign language is needed. When we're talking about the biggest financial decisions you make in life it is important to be able to understand absolutely …

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June 8, 2021

First Step in Home Buying

I get on average 5 calls a week from first time buyers that say "I don't know where to start".  For each one of those I tell them they made the right first step.

A trusted local realtor can guide you down every step of the path to …

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