Written by Discount Property Investor Team

The mid-summer real estate environment always brings its own unique set of challenges. By mid-July, we often see a specific type of client fatigue settling into the market. Buyers might be profoundly tired of losing out on homes or dealing with stubbornly ...

Written by Discount Property Investor Team

Hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend. Whether you spent it watching fireworks, grilling with family, or simply taking a few days to recharge, welcome back. Now it's time to get back to work—and for real estate agents, this is one of the most overloo...

Written by Discount Property Investor Team

When the listings dry up, the best agents don't wait. They build their own pipeline — here's exactly how.

Written by Discount Property Investor Team

You don't need to quit your job on Monday to start building a real estate career. Here's exactly how to do it with 10–15 hours a week.

Let me tell you the thing that nobody says out loud at the real estate licensing course: most of the people sitting next...

Written by Discount Property Investor Team

Walk into any coffee sho...

Written by Discount Property Investor Team

Rising interest rates and rigid underwriting have pushed thousands of St. Louis families out of traditional mortgage eligibility. Here's what real, local owner-financing actually looks like — who's doing it, how it works, and why it may be the most honest ...

Written by David Dodge

It's peak season. So why are more homes disappearing from the MLS than any June in recent memory? Here's what the data says — and what top agents are doing about it right now.

Written by David Dodge

The traditional playbook is broken. Here's what's actually working in the field — for agents who refuse to wait for rates to drop.

Let's just say it plainly: the housing market right now is one of the most frustrating environments any real estate professional has ever had to...

Written by David Dodge

A first-timer's field guide to the 2026 spring market — the neighborhoods, the numbers, and the moves that actually win deals.

Let me tell you what nobody warns you about when you start shopping for a home in St. Louis. It's not the mortgage rate — you've probably already st...

Written by David Dodge

Overcoming the "Ghost Town" slump and adjusting to the new commission landscape — without spending a dollar on ads.

Let's be completely honest: the days of putting a sign in a yard and watching a line form down the street are officially over. With mortgage rates hovering in ...