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Selling Your Home On Your Own Puts You At Risk

Why Selling Your Home On Your Own Puts You At Risk

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Why Selling Your Home On Your Own Puts You At Risk   By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor   Real estate agents have gotten a bad reputation throughout the years. When one negative experience occurs, it is easy to get caught up in the emotions with the idea that all real estate agents are the same. […]

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Working From Home

Working From Home? Realizing It’s Time To Move NOW

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Working From Home? Realizing It’s Time To Move NOW   Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor If you worked from home because of the pandemic or you’ve been doing it initially, you’ve probably had some thought if your home is suitable for the work demands. Luckily you are not alone! Many across the US are in the […]

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40x net worth with homeownership

Owning a home makes your net worth 40x more than a renter

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Owning a home makes your net worth 40x more than a renter By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor   I enjoy the fact that I have the opportunity to find a place for clients that they call ‘home.’ But I also like to be practical and approach real estate as an opportunity for people to find […]

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Home Equity Impact

Important Impacts Of Home Equity: 2 Most Crucial Ones To Know

Posted on March 4, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Important Impacts Of Home Equity: 2 Most Crucial Ones To Know   By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor According to CoreLogic data, equity continues to rise to help homeowners secure a much more stable financial future for themselves and their families. Even though in 2020, the pandemic created uncertainty for many industries, it’s still looking positive […]

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Renting vs Buying

Renting vs Buying: How To Decide For Yourself With These 6 Critical Factors

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Renting vs Buying: How To Decide For Yourself With These 6 Factors By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor   Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that median rent continues to rise. When there’s an opportunity for low mortgage rates, it is an excellent time for renters to make a move to be homeowners! Everyone’s timeline […]

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School Debt Mortgage

The Discouragement Of A Mortgage With Student Loans

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

The Discouragement Of A Mortgage With Student Loans By: Ian Golightly Suppose you’ve graduated from college or going to graduate from college soon. In that case, you may feel a little worried about your future living plans—commonly, many rent before they decide to buy for various reasons. However, there are a few that choose to […]

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Sell Your House Quick

15 To-Do’s If You Want To Sell Your House Quick

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

15 To Do’s If You Want To Sell Your House Quick By: Ian Golightly If you’re thinking about selling your home or you are working with us to sell your home, there are some simple things that you need to do to ensure you have a higher chance to grab the attention of prospective buyers […]

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Increase Home Value

Increase Your Home Value With These 5 Easy Steps

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Increase Your Home Value With These 5 Easy Steps   By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor Table Of Content: 1. Make Living Areas Standout 2. Break Down The Walls 3. Bathroom Upgrade 4. Don’t Forget About The Yard 5. Don’t Go Overboard To Where It Hurts The Wallet To Increase Your Home Value   If you […]

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Moving? Eliminate Moving Expenses With These 4 Tips!

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

Moving? Eliminate Moving Expenses! By: Ian Golightly MBA, Realtor Table Of Contents: 1. Timing Is Everything 2. Shop For The Best Rates Locally 3. Go DIY and Pack Yourself 4. Get Tax Reductions Are you moving to your dream home or relocating across several states for a new career? If this is your first time […]

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Disc Golf Destinations In The STL Area

Posted on February 20, 2021 by HELLO STL Staff

    By: Ian Golightly The frisbee golf (disc golf) community is growing in the STL area. The sport of frisbee golf was invented in the early 1900s, and the first official sporting event was held in 1927 in Bladworth, Canada. Unfortunately, it’s not the game that we see today. In the 1920s, the game […]

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