Marketpoint Realty Blogs
Welcome to the MarketPoint Realty Blog, your source for local real estate insights, market trends, home pricing strategies, and expert advice throughout St. Charles County and the Greater St. Louis area. Led by Jacob Geringer, a licensed broker and certified appraiser, we provide valuable market updates to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners make informed real estate decisions.
Should You Sell Your Home Before Buying Your Next One in St. Charles County?
If you are planning a move, one of the biggest questions is: Should you sell your current home first—or buy the next one first? There is no single right answer. The best strategy depends on your home equity, financing, local market conditions, timeline, and how much risk you are comfortable carrying
Does a Finished Basement Add Value in St. Charles County?
Yes, a finished basement can add value to a home, but the amount depends on more than just the cost of finishing it. Homeowners in St. Charles County sometimes assume that adding 800 square feet of finished basement space means the home will be valued like a house with 800 additional square feet abo
Should You Get an Appraisal Before Making Major Home Repairs in St. Charles County?
If you are considering spending thousands of dollars on a kitchen, bathroom, roof, flooring, or other major improvements, there is an important question to ask first: Will the work actually add enough value to justify the cost? For some homeowners, a professional appraisal before making major improv
How I Use Active, Pending, and Closed Sales Differently
By Jacob Geringer, St. Charles County Realtor and Licensed Appraiser With More Than 26 Years of Experience One of the biggest mistakes I see sellers make is treating every nearby property the same. A home that is active, pending, or closed may look similar on the surface, but each one tells us somet
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