Buying a Home in St. Louis

Buying a home is exciting, but there are a lot of steps between finding the right property and getting the keys. Understanding the process—and having the right professionals on your side—can make your home purchase considerably easier.

The Home Buying Process

1. Determine Your Budget
Before you start seriously shopping, understand what you're comfortable spending and consider the full cost of homeownership, including your mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance.

2. Get Pre-Approved
A mortgage pre-approval can help establish your price range and show sellers that you're prepared to purchase when the right home comes along.

3. Find the Right Home
Consider more than the house itself. Location, schools, commute, neighborhood, property taxes, future plans, and resale potential can all factor into finding the right fit.

4. Make an Offer
Once you've found a home, a real estate professional can help you evaluate the property, review comparable sales, structure your offer, and negotiate with the seller.

5. Inspections & Due Diligence
After going under contract, you'll typically have an opportunity to conduct inspections, review property information, finalize financing, and address potential issues before closing.

6. Closing
Once the contractual requirements are satisfied and your financing is complete, you'll sign the final documents, complete the transaction, and get the keys to your new home.

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Recent Properties

$109,500

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26070166 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status ⋅ Woodlawn Condo Ph 1 BLDG.

Welcome Home! Perfect opportunity to own a 2 bed/1 bath condo in desirable Kirkwood, MO. You can't beat this location! Just minutes from downtown Kirkwood, but also close to all the shopping, restaurants along Manchester Rd. and within minutes of the interstate. You will find to generous sized bedrooms, a large living room and eat-in-kitchen, There is also a cozy balcony to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. The lower level of the building features a storage closet and community laundry. Home has been professionally and painted with the last few weeks and await tour finishing touches.

1104 Mariedale Ct Unit F, St Louis

$80,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26069665 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY *********** 3 bedroom 1 bath home large ranch home. Partially finished basement, fireplace and fenced yard. Conveniently located near shopping, schools and highways.

145 Glen Garry Rd, St Louis

$516,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26070144 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

Pictures coming soon! This single-family residence stands as a testament to thoughtful design and enduring quality. Constructed in 1995, this home offers a unique opportunity to experience a property defined by its classic architecture and the promise of a refined residential lifestyle. The floor plan of this 1995-built single-family residence is structured to provide both comfort and seamless transitions between living areas. Each space reflects the purposeful design established at the time of construction, catering to those who value a layout that balances traditional structure with functional everyday utility. This property invites those seeking a residence with established character and a location that provides a distinct sense of place to explore its full potential. See lakesherwoodestates.net by bylaws and restrictions.

1352 S Lake Sherwood Dr, Lake Sherwood

$299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26070211 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

Charming brick bungalow in the heart of Richmond Heights! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 1,100 square feet of living space, beautiful hardwood floors, original wood trim, and timeless architectural details throughout. The spacious living room features a striking stone gas fireplace flanked by beautiful stained-glass windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The adjoining dining room offers plenty of space for entertaining, with abundant natural light and classic woodwork adding to the home's character. Outside, the distinctive arched front entry, colorful brick exterior, and mature trees provide wonderful curb appeal. Situated directly across from a school in a fantastic walkable neighborhood, you'll love the convenience of nearby parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. With easy access to major highways and all that St. Louis has to offer, this home combines classic charm with an unbeatable central location.

2017 Princeton Pl, Richmond Heights

$195,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26070219 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Enjoy the charm of country living with this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the Plato area! Situated on a beautiful 1-acre setting, this property offers the peaceful surroundings and relaxed lifestyle you've been looking for. Inside, you'll find stylish touches including shiplap accents, updated bathrooms, and new light fixtures throughout. The metal roof and metal siding add character, durability, and lasting value to the home. Other recent updates include a new hot water heater and a brand-new sliding glass door leading out to the large deck. The kitchen also features a new dishwasher and oven for added convenience. Step outside and enjoy the covered front porch, perfect for your morning coffee, or relax on the spacious back deck and take in the peaceful country surroundings. If you're looking for a little country charm, outdoor space, and a home with great features and updates, this one is worth a look. Come enjoy the simple pleasures of country living!

13980 Oak Dr, Plato

$299,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26070227 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Enjoy peaceful country living with privacy, recreation, and plenty of room to roam! Situated on 18.03 surveyed wooded acres with established trails throughout, this property features a beautiful 1.5-acre stocked pond complete with a fishing dock. The updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers an abundance of natural light, fresh paint, updated lighting, and newer appliances, including a smart refrigerator and an all-in-one washer/dryer combo and a double oven. Relax on the covered front porch or entertain on the spacious back deck featuring a gazebo. Outdoors, you'll find a 26x36 insulated shop with concrete floors, electricity, and a mini-split heating and cooling system, making it ideal for a workshop, hobbies, or equipment storage. Additional features include a 3-person deer stand, established trails, and an underground storm shelter. Conveniently located on a blacktop road near thousands of acres of Mark Twain National Forest, the Big Piney River, Paddy Creek Wilderness Area, and Boiling Springs. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, hunting retreat, or weekend getaway, this property offers a great combination of comfortable living and outdoor recreation!

16567 Hwy 32, Licking

$340,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26069493 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

Every surface of this Maryland Heights home has been touched, and the result feels like a true fresh start. 1263 Dawn Valley Dr. has been BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, with a BRAND NEW KITCHEN, new bathrooms, new lighting, new flooring, fresh paint throughout and so much more. The hard work is already done, which leaves you with the best part: deciding where your furniture goes and how you want to live here. The split level layout gives everyone a place of their own without losing the connection that makes a house feel like home. Four bedrooms are shared between two levels, with two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the upper level and two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the lower level. That separation opens up options. Picture a primary bedroom tucked away from the rest, a guest space that feels like a private retreat, a home office with a door that actually closes, or a teenager's hideaway with room to breathe. Whatever your household looks like today, this floor plan can adjust as life changes. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a full bathroom that has been completely redone. It is a tidy, practical arrangement that works well for children, overnight guests or a pair of home offices. New flooring and fresh paint give each room a calm, finished feel, and the new lighting keeps them bright from morning until evening. The new kitchen is the kind of room people drift toward without meaning to. Fresh finishes, new lighting and a clean, bright feel make it easy to imagine weeknight dinners, slow Saturday breakfasts and friends lingering nearby while you cook. Nothing here is waiting for an update, so you can simply start using it and enjoy it from the first day. Downstairs, the family room offers a second living space for movie nights, game days, a playroom or a quiet place to unwind when the day is done. With two more bedrooms and a full bathroom on this level, it also makes a comfortable spot for visiting relatives or older kids who want a little independence. The laundry is conveniently located here too, and a walk-out leads directly to the backyard, so indoor and outdoor living flow together naturally. Muddy cleats, wet swimsuits and pets who need a quick trip outside all have an easy way in and out. Step onto the spacious deck and you will likely find the spot that becomes everyone's favorite. Morning coffee, summer cookouts, quiet evening conversations as the light fades: there is room here for all of it. Beyond the deck, the generous yard opens up space for play, a garden, a fire pit or simply a little extra breathing room at home. It is the kind of outdoor space that gets used every day, not just on special occasions. A remodel this complete also means a calmer start to ownership. New finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms, new flooring underfoot and updated lighting overhead mean you can spend your first months making the house yours, hanging art, arranging rooms and hosting the people you love, instead of lining up contractors and weekend projects. Every room has been refreshed with the same care, so the home feels cohesive and leaves plenty of space for your own personality to show. Both full bathrooms are brand new, so there are no bathroom projects waiting on your weekend list. The new flooring carries a consistent look from room to room, and the updated lighting and new paint keep the entire home feeling bright and cohesive from the moment you walk in. Within walking distance of and World Wide Technology and Westport Plaza, where fantastic dining options and entertainment are close at hand. Evenings out, weekend plans and quick meetups with friends all get easier when so much is a short stroll away. A fully remodeled four bedroom home with space for gathering, space for privacy, and a deck and yard made for time outside. Every level has been refreshed, and every room is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing of 1263 Dawn Valley Dr. and see how easy it is to picture your life here.

1263 Dawn Valley Dr, Maryland Heights

$49,890

26069557 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Discover the beauty of lake-area living with this vacant land parcel in Climax Springs, Missouri. Located in scenic Camden County near the Lake of the Ozarks, this property offers a peaceful natural setting with frontage on the Lake of the Ozarks and road frontage.. The surrounding area is known for its outdoor recreation, boating, fishing, and relaxing lake lifestyle. Whether you're exploring options for a future homesite, a recreational retreat, or a long-term land investment, this property presents an opportunity to own a piece of the Ozarks. Enjoy the area's wooded landscape, natural surroundings, and proximity to the attractions and amenities of the Lake of the Ozarks region.

00 Coffman Bend Dr, Climax Springs

$114,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26070221 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

825 N Locust St, Dexter

$450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26070102 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

7724 Sunray Ln, Crestwood

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