Real Estate Blog & Podcast

Written by David Dodge

Direct mail marketing is a powerful strategy for reaching motivated sellers in real estate because it cuts through the noise of digital ads and offers a personal touch that many other methods lack. Unlike cold calling, which can be intrusive, or digital ads, which might get l...

Written by David Dodge

Written by David Dodge

A recent Notorious P.O.D. interview with Wilson Fauber, a Virginia real estate broker and ordained minister, has brought renewed attention to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) controversial Standard of Practice 10-5. This rule prohibits hate speech, epithets, and ha...

Written by David Dodge

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, three prominent options stand out: real estate, gold, and cryptocurrency. Each of these asset classes offers unique benefits and challenges, making it essential for investors to understand their characteristics befor...

Written by David Dodge

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Written by David Dodge

With rising prices and unexpected expenses, buying a home in today’s market is more costly than many anticipate. New research from Clever Real Estate, based in St. Louis, Missouri, highlights the growing expenses faced by homebuyers bey...

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Written by David Dodge

The St. Louis real estate market has been growing, and the St. Louis Association of REALTORS® is keeping a close eye on the trends to help us understand what's happening. The chart shows the number of homes for sale in the St. Louis area over the p...

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 Written by David Dodge

In a bold move to promote homeownership and invest in community revitalization, the City of St. Louis has launched a grant program as part of its efforts under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This initiative, known as the Home STL progr...

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Written by David Dodge

As we gear up for the presidential election on November 5, 2024, the spotlight is back on the housing market, including cities like Saint Louis, Missouri. If history teaches us anything, it’s that elections can have a big impact on real estate—shaping...

Written by David Dodge

As we set our clocks back on Sunday, November 3, 2024, the shift to shorter days isn’t just something to get used to—it can also impact how we buy and sell homes. With the sun setting earlier, both buyers and sellers may find they need to make a few adjustments to make the mo...