What a dismal jobs report means for the housing market
April was supposed to be the month that proved America’s economy had definitively kicked back into full gear. After all, roughly one million jobs were added in March, roughly 40%… Read more »
Author Archives: Rod Patershuk
DIY projects to increase your home value
In the past year, there’s been an upturn in home improvement projects. According to a survey completed by Bid-On-Equipment, 89% of American homeowners made some sort of improvement to their… Read more »
St. Louis’ Steve’s Hot Dogs is moving to the former Mangia Italiana space this summer
The new location will feature double the indoor dining space, an expanded patio and a full bar.
St. Louis-based Decoding Cocktails wants to teach you how to make a delicious drink
Chris LeBeau first became enamored with cocktails at the original location of Gerard Craft’s Taste in Benton Park.
Mortgage Rates Continue Trend to Refi-Friendly Lows
Mortgage rates remained under 3% this week, as Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) at an average of 2.96%, down two basis points from last week’s average of… Read more »
Homebuyer Remorse: How Moms and Dads Differ
Homeownership, for many, is a significant component of achieving the whole American Dream. But some who attain it later regret it. Why? And who is most likely to face such… Read more »
Tony’s continues to pamper guests at its new location in Clayton
The thoughtfully designed space brings renewed energy and enthusiasm to the St. Louis institution.
Spring Sales Shine in May
An analysis of the best days of the year to sell a home has found that the months of May and June offer the greatest home seller premiums–with 10 of… Read more »
Home prices soared in March amid record demand
This is getting to be a problem. Home prices in the U.S. soared 18% year-over-year in March 2021 to a median of $356,000, according to a report Redfin released Friday… Read more »
House Passes Measure Removing Barriers on Small Dollar Mortgages
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed seven bipartisan bills introduced by House Financial Services Committee members, several directly impacting the mortgage industry. Passing the House was the Improving FHA… Read more »