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Don’t Let the Internet Be a Barrier To Entry
The Internet can be one of the most useful tools in your real estate arsenal, but it can also be one of the most stagnant. If used correctly the Internet can be the launching pad that starts the home buying process. More often than not however, the Internet acts as a barrier to entry for [...]
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The Tax Credit Comes to an End…
It feels like just yesterday we were posting one of our first blog articles about the implementation of a tax credit for new and existing home buyers. Fast forward three months and we’re here to announce that the tax credit is officially coming to an end in less than a month. Is there still time [...]
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Can Rents Determine the Housing Market?
What’s the easiest way to determine housing prices? Look at rents. In recent reports, “Deutsche Bank demonstrates how steady or even falling rents have pulled down housing prices, to the point where in many markets it costs about the same amount to own as to lease.” What does this all mean? Let’s [...]
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The Appointed Appraiser…Are You On Board?
Has anyone heard of this “code of conduct” involving real estate appraisals? The one that’s supposed to protect borrowers and lenders from faulty appraisals? Yea that one. Well, needless to say, it’s caused a whole lot of choas in the real estate industry.
“Mortgage brokers, appraisers and real-estate agents are up in arms over the new [...]Categories: Real Estate, Upper End Properties -
A great opportunity to help out a family member or friend and make it an investment they will never forget…
Have you ever looked back and said I should have done this?…. I know I have. I remember looking at the bond market in the end of 2008 and thinking, we should be buying these right now. Some of the municipal bonds were trading at a 20-30% discount to par value. It is really difficult [...]
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“All Things Real Estate” With Upper End Properties on KFNS!
Upper End Properties is excited to announce the debut of our weekly radio show “All Things Real Estate” on 590 KFNS starting Sunday, February 28th at 10:00am.
The hour long show will feature Upper End Properties broker Adam Kruse along with Doug Cohen from Douglas Properties and KFNS personality Andy Strickland. “All Things Real [...]
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The Housing Market is a Bit Confusing… In a Good Way
What in the world is going on in real estate right now? The market is a bit confusing, but at Upper End Properties, we look at this as a good thing that can be used to benefit both buyers and sellers.
Let’s focus a little bit on the basics. There is a tax [...]Categories: Real Estate, Upper End Properties -
Welcoming in 2010 With Upper End Properties
On Thursday January 28, 2010 Upper End Properties welcomed over 250 guests to 5165 Lindell Blvd hosting one of the largest open houses St. Louis has ever seen.
Guests arrived to the 10,000 square foot Mansion in style with valet service provided by Premier Valet. A 25-foot Gobo projecting the Upper End Logo onto the [...]Categories: Marketing, Upper End Properties -
An Ambassador Of St. Louis
If there was a Mrs. St. Louis, I think I would be in the running…
I was driving around the other day when I realized that I am an ambassador for St. Louis. I stole that name from my days at Fontbonne University when I would show prospective students around campus and give them a better [...] -
Upper End Featured Agent: Liz Werle Rainey
We are featuring real estate agent Liz Werle Rainey this month because of her role in the leasing market. Whether you’re looking to lease an investment property that you own or rent out a house before you put it on the market, Liz has been helpful to many people in what we call Real Estate [...]
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Used Car Salesmen… Seriously?
No Offense to Used Car Salesmen…….
but plenty of people put real estate agents in the same category as them. When I put on my consumer hat and question why a real estate professional, someone who is there to advise you on the most important asset you probably own or will own, is paralleled with a [...]Categories: Agent Post, Upper End Properties -
What’s Happening: Real Estate Edition
Things are changing in the real estate market, and they’re changing fast. A recent article in the U.S. News World Report outlined 10 things everyone must know in 2010 in regards to real estate. While we didn’t agree with all ten being extremely important, we picked out eight that we think you should know. From [...]
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The Upper End Properties New Year Party
Come Celebrate the New Year at
One Of Our Exclusive Listings
5165 Lindell Blvd (map)
Thursday January 28, 2010
4:00 – 9:00om
Complimentary valet parking. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Please respond by January 21 to rsvp@upperendproperties.com or call 314.558.7555. Donations accepted for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a partner of the Upper End Properties [...]Categories: Upper End Properties -
A New Year, A New House: 7 Tips for House Hunting in 2010
At Upper End Properties, we’re very excited about the new year and the new opportunities 2010 will bring. With the recent tax credit extension thats been put in place, many individuals will be looking to buy or sell new and used properties before the extension ends in April. We’ve decided to compile a list of [...]
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Tis’ the Season: Upper End Gives Back
This Christmas season Upper End Properties chose CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, as our corporate sponsored Holiday Charity. CASA is one of the most recognized charities, especially during the holidays, because of their focus on young children unable to live safely at home. An excerpt from their website says it best:
“Each year, approximately 780,000 children [...]Categories: Upper End Properties -
Upper End Properties Is Blogging? What’s Blogging?
When you think about real estate, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the marketing guy here at Upper End, the first thing that comes to my mind is relationships. While brand awareness is obviously a huge priority for any business, our main priority lies in our agents and their ability to [...]
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First-Time and Repeat Buyer Tax Credit Explained
A lot of people have shown interest in the new Tax Credit for Existing and First-Time Home Buyers, for good reason. The video above briefly explains all the details surrounding the tax credit including who’s eligible, how much credit is available, and how to claim the credit. For any other questions, feel free to leave [...]
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Hello. We are Upper End Properties.
As co-founder of Upper End Properties, I am proud to introduce to Saint Louis a real estate concept that provides a true solution to clients real estate needs. We are a full-service Realtor representing clients looking to buy, sell, or lease a property. After working as a financial advisor for 10 years at two of [...]
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