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Real Estate Market 2024: St. Louis Second-Home Market Shrinks real estate 101 real estate market 2024 st louis market 2024 Sep 26, 2024

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Written by David Dodge


Understanding the Dynamics of the Second-Home Market

The second-home market in St. Louis has faced a noticeable slowdown over the past year, primarily driven by rising interest rates and shifting buyer preferences. Andy Medici, in the St. Louis Bus...

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Hottest St. Louis Zip Codes for Home Buyers & Sellers real estate 101 real estate market 2024 Sep 05, 2024

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Written by David Dodge

If you're planning to buy or sell a home in the St. Louis metropolitan area, it’s crucial to know which neighborhoods are moving the fastest in today’s competitive market. Recent data reveals that certain zip codes in and around St. Louis are stan...

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Missouri: An Underappreciated Haven for Homebuyers real estate 101 real estate market 2024 Aug 06, 2024

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Written by David Dodge

The allure of coastal living has long captivated the American dream, casting a shadow over the heartland's housing market. However, for discerning homebuyers seeking a balance of affordability, quality of life, and investment potential, the Midwest, and M...

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Navigating the New Landscape: Transparency Changes Transforming St. Louis Real Estate real estate 101 real estate market 2024 Aug 05, 2024

Written by David Dodge

The world of real estate in St. Louis and surrounding areas is undergoing a shift towards increased transparency. This blog post dives into the recent changes implemented by the St. Louis REALTORS® Association (SLRA) and the upcoming modifications to MLS (Multiple Listing Ser...

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Mortgage Rates Take a Dive: Good News for Homebuyers? real estate 101 real estate market 2024 Jul 31, 2024

Written by David Dodge

According to the MND rate index, the interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate conventional mortgage fell to 6.80% today (source: St. Louis Real Estate News). This marks the lowest rate in over six months, since January 9th of this year when rates were at 6.80% as well. This drop...

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Conquering St. Louis Market: Tips for Negotiating Below Asking Price real estate 101 real estate news 2024 st louis market 2024 Jul 23, 2024

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Written David Dodge

St. Louis' real estate market is a whirlwind! Houses seemingly disappear before you can blink, and bidding wars can leave you feeling discouraged. But fear not, savvy buyer! There are ways to navigate this competitive landscape and potentially land your dream ...

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The Best Ways to Make Money with Real Estate in 2024 (With Number Breakdowns!) real estate 101 real estate investing May 10, 2024

 

A lot of people understand that making money in real estate is possible, but not many people understand the numbers and strategies behind it. If more people did, there’d be a lot more competition!

 

JVs (Joint Venture) 

 

A great way to get started making money in real estate is through partn...

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Episode 348: Kristen Allen - How She Scored a $33k Deal A Student Success Story real estate 101 real estate investing wholesaling Apr 30, 2024

In this podcast, Kristen Allen shares her inspiring success story in real estate wholesaling. She discusses her journey as a probate investor, from overcoming hesitation to consistently working leads, which led to closing a profitable deal. Kristen shares details of a house flipping venture where...

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Episode 345: Mobile Home Millions: Profiting Unconventionally with Adrian Smude real estate 101 Feb 27, 2024

Adrian Smude got his start in real estate in 2002 when he was evicted which led him to become a landlord. After 11 years of being a hobby landlord, he discovered his passion for real estate investing by attending a real estate investor meeting. He tapped into the untapped gold-mine of mobile home...

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Episode 344: Generate Passive income Like a Pro with Jim Manning IG real estate 101 Feb 26, 2024

 

In this exciting episode, we sit down with Jim Manning, a seasoned real estate investor, to uncover the secrets of generating passive income like a pro. Jim shares his valuable insights on passive vs. active investing, his top three favorite methods for generating passive income in real estate...

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Episode 343: How Real Estate Market Changed Since COVID Hit. real estate 101 real estate investing wholesaling Feb 25, 2024

In this engaging episode of Discount Property Investor Podcast, join me and his friend and real estate expert, Sharad Mehta, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of real estate and explore how it has evolved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The real estate market has been one of ...

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Episode 342: How to Put a House Under Contract - You Ask, We Answer! real estate 101 real estate investing Feb 25, 2024

Ready to demystify the process of putting a house under contract in the world of real estate? Join hosts David Dodge and Michael Slane in Episode 342 of the Discount Property Investor Podcast for an insightful session titled "How to Put a House Under Contract - You Ask, We Answer!" In this episod...

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