By Liz Rainey
(314) 749-3956 – liz.rainey@upperendproperties.com

Check Your Credit
Lenders rely heavily on your credit report, and your score will determine the size and the interest rate of the loan.  Typically a 620 minimum credit score is required to qualify for a home mortgage.
If you have had late payments, debt, liens, etc., now is a good time [...]

Upper End Properties is thrilled to announce the return of our weekly radio show, “All Things Real Estate,” beginning Sunday, March 6th at 10:00 am on KFNS 590.
Listen in as KFNS personality and NHL insider Andy Strickland is joined by Upper End Properties’ Cory Spielberg and Doug Cohen from Douglas Properties to give you the [...]

Spring Cleaning Around the Corner

Tips Before Tackling your Spring Cleaning

1. Block out enough time to finish the task.
2. Find great music to keep you motivated throughout your tasks
3. Invest in a good rubber or vinyl gloves to protect your hands and nails.
4. Make sure have all your cleaning supplies before you start
5. Clean [...]

Last year the federal government enacted the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. This new law requires all property owners, even if you own only one rental, to track vendors and issue 1099 forms if they have done more than $600 worth of work on the property. This $600 is a cumulative amount over the [...]

Pros and Cons to Foreclosures
By Liz Rainey, Upper End Properties
There is a growing interest among buyers to purchase a foreclosed home, before submitting a contract it is imperative to educate yourself on the Pros and Cons.  Keep in mind that if you are looking to move into a home relatively quickly a foreclosed home is [...]