Summer is the best time to invite friends and family over for a get together. Here are six ideas to guarantee your summer gatherings will be a hit. 1. Break out the party games If some of your guests don’t know each other, set up a few backyard games to help break the ice. Croquet, badminton and horseshoes are all good choices. For an easy DIY project, paint a wood pallet and cut a circular hole in the middle for a fun beanbag-toss game.   2. Fire up the grill Nothing says summer like a casual barbecue i... read more

Congratulations to all of our July Top Producers! Saint Louis Office Top Listing Agent – Kayla Johnson Top Sales Agent – Kim Carney Top Closing Agent – Sandy Jacobson Top Listing, Sales and Closing Team (3 members or less) – Shakofsky, Drury & DavisTop Listing, Sales and Closing Team - The Gellman Team South County Office Top Closing Agent – Brandon Weir Top Listing Agent – Leslie Ellison Top Sales Agent – Ryan Miller Top Sales and Listing Team – Josh Kahn and K... read more

Here are three simple bathroom upgrades that have potential impact on your wallet and the world. Guest post by Katy Caballeros Between the toilet, shower, and sink, your bathroom accounts for nearly 60% of your home’s water usage. With water scarcity estimated to affect 2/3 for the global population by 2025, water costs are bound increase. Make a water-saving change and an investment in the future, without sacrificing performance. Read about the three simple bathroom upgrades that have a positive impact on y... read more

Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make – learn how getting a home inspection can help you get the most value for your home. Provided by Lindsay Listanski Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make, and you want to ensure you get the best value for your hard-earned dollar. That’s why more and more home buyers today are turning to professional Home Inspection experts. A professional Home Inspector takes a close look... read more

Give Your Home a Facelift: Home Improvement Projects for Less Than $500 By Kaycee WegenerHome improvement doesn’t have to break the bank. You can freshen up the spaces in your home with a number of small projects that cost less than $500, and make you feel like you spent a lot more! Here are some basic ideas. Paint PowerPainting is one of the cheapest and easiest home improvements to make. A fresh coat of paint will make any room look as good as new, which is sure to add value. Choose colors that are popu... read more