Ralph E. Fisher III's (luxuryhomesofstlouis) Blog

If  you are looking for the ideal home for you and your family, you may find yourself trying to decide between two similar homes. You could have worse problems than this on your St Louis home or condo search, but how do you decide which home is better for you and your family? Here are primary poi...

Whether you're looking at St Louis homes or condo's, homes across the nation or homes abroad, there's always the possibility of getting caught in a scam.  Many potential homebuyers and renters choose to go it alone and find the home of their dreams without professional help. While this method of ...

Selling your home can be a stressful experience. Your home is one of your most valuable possessions and holds memories of your time there. However, you can survive the process of selling your St Louis or St Charles Home or condo. Here are some tips to make this time period smoother: 1. Remind you...

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go - Irish blessing   St. Patrick's Day is coming up and, as you know, it's the perfect time for a whole bunch of tomfoolery. What you may not know is that it's the perfect time for an open house to sell ...

If you're thinking of buying St Louis real estate, now is the time to take advantage of this buyer's market.  Back in the "good old days," (a few years ago) it was easier to qualify for a loan, with one-page loan applications, stated incomes and "no doc" (no documentation, meaning nothing had to ...

As a real estate agent representing St Louis Homes and Condo's for sale, part of my job is keeping up with current real estate news. Most of the time, I'm largely unsurprised by the news that comes across my desk, but this little tidbit blew me away.  For two years now, we've seen mass foreclosur...

When you're ready to sell your St Louis Condo or Home, you want to make sure it's attractive to potential buyers. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your home, but with all the paint colors available to you, you may wonder which colors are best. There are two primary things to consider: •1....

Modern technology is a wonderful thing, creating easy "connectivity" between people all over the nation.  But it's also causing problems in many areas, and buying St. Louis  real estate is one of them.  Here's the problem: Many people selling St. Louis homes and condo's  may live in another city ...

A short sale happens when a lender agrees to accept less than the balance remaining on a home. It is a way for sellers to avoid foreclosure and sell their St Louis or St Charles homes. It seems like a good idea for people who owe more on their home than it's worth, but that doesn't mean it is rig...

You already know that the quality of your buyer's agent can make or break a deal.  To find a quality St.Louis real estate agent, you know that you need to interview several agents and consider their years of experience and levels of service.   There's one thing you might not have thought to take ...