Frank on November 8th, 2008

Beginning on January  2011, fire sprinklers will be required in all newly built one and two family homes and townhouses under a rule recently approved by the International Code Council. These new requirements will be published in the 2009 International Residential Code.
The mandate’s supporters say it will give residents more time to exit a burning [...]

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Frank on August 15th, 2008

Locating not only a dependable but honest and capable handyman in St. Louis, Mo can be a bit challenging. But with these ideas and tips it might become a little easier for you.

The first place I always go is friends and family and ask for a referral. Someone they’ve worked with in the past. They will always [...]

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Frank on August 14th, 2008

Buyers need to be as prepared as they can be when they enter the buying market. Although there are a lot of houses on the market right now, the educated buyers are the ones getting the best homes at the best prices.
The St. Louis, MO Real Estate Market is one market where an educated buyer [...]

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Frank on August 13th, 2008

Although the list to prepare for home ownership could be endliess, here are a few of my suggestions.

Contact a Realtor Of course. An experienced, knowledgeable agent can help you through  a process that may be filled with potholes. Normally the seller pays any commission due to your buyer’s agent. Interview at least 3 agents before [...]

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