It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The Greater St. Louis region is covered in iridescent shades of gold, orange, and crimson, and we are donning our coziest sweaters, jackets, and scarves as we celebrate our big event. That’s right, it’s time for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties’ Holiday Dash for Cash!
There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they get married or start a family, some might think they are too young, and still, some others might think their current incomes would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage.
We often talk about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.
When homeowners decide to sell their houses, they obviously want to get the best possible price for their home with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold.
It’s official. St. Charles, Missouri was recently named #1 in the state and #32 in the nation in MONEY Magazine’s 50 Best Places to Live in the United States, and we couldn’t be more excited about it!
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement.
Yet another successful golf tournament benefiting the Sunshine Kids is now in the books! On Tuesday, October 2, 175 golfers and volunteers came out to Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles to take part in the tournament and show their support for the nonprofit. Thanks to them, we were able to raise upwards of $25,000 for The Sunshine Kids!
Have you heard the great news? Our St. Charles office was recently named one of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’s Top 30 Offices for the 2nd quarter! They also were ranked #19 in units sold.
Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house?
Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible.
Did you know you can partner with other funding sources to increase your investment potential? Self-directed IRAs are the only retirement arrangements that allow individual investors the freedom to pursue alternative investments, such as real estate. Investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA offers many benefits to those who are looking for creative ways to save for the future. Investors have complete control over their investment choices. Unlike other IRAs, you’re not limited to stock, bonds or mutual funds. Self-directed IRAs provide the opportunity to save money for the future on a tax-deferred or tax-free basis. In addition, an IRA is considered a separate entity that can conduct business with others. This is a common strategy used in real estate investments. The process is fairly simple, but be sure to adhere to IRA regulations to avoid engaging in any prohibited transactions.
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