Author: Ron Tucker

Are you regularly struggling to go upstairs in your own home?

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Are you regularly struggling to go upstairs in your own home? We understand. We’ve helped lots of different homeowners in the greater St. Louis area downsize to homes that are a better fit for them. After all, if you’re not using the second floor of your home, then it makes sense to downsize and save … Continued

Are you trying to sell a home with fire or flood damage?

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Are you trying to sell a home with fire or flood damage? At Solace Properties, we’ve helped lots of different people in the greater St. Louis area sell their homes in a difficult situation. And we wanted to offer a few pieces of advice. Because even though you’re home is damaged… doesn’t mean you can’t … Continued

Dealing with termites?

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Dealing with termites? 😬 It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves who buy homes … Continued

OUT-OF-STATE HOMEOWNERS

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OUT-OF-STATE HOMEOWNERS: Are you considering selling a property that you haven’t seen for a while? Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it. It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state… it’s even more challenging when you’re living … Continued

Trying to sell

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Have you listed a house on the MLS and… well, things aren’t moving as quickly as you hoped they would? You’re not getting many showings. You haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on … Continued

Want to sell a house that has a tenant in it

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Want to sell a house that has a tenant in it? Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Solace Properties, we’ve helped lots of different people in the St. Louis Area sell their homes — even people who had tenants in … Continued

Ran Out of Cash

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Ran Out of Cash? Were you planning to fix up your house just perfectly before selling? Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, you’re not going to … Continued

Want To Downsize Due To Maintenance

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Want To Downsize Due To Maintenance? Own a bigger property than you need? Struggling to keep up with the maintenance? Heck… you’re probably thinking of downsizing at this point… It certainly would be easier to keep a smaller home clean and tidy (not to mention the repairs). And what do you need such a big … Continued

Trying To Sell Your House?

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Trying to sell your house fast in St. Louis or St. Charles county? Well, at Solace Properties we buy houses fast for cash. And here are 4 ways that you’d save money by working with us instead of a real estate agent… No Commission Cost, Closing Costs, or Hidden Fees — We make you a … Continued

The Best Time of Year to Sell Your House

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When is the best time of year to sell your house? The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔ ❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that your house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, great landscaping), then if you list your house during the summer, you won’t only sell your house faster, you’ll get more money … Continued

Thinking of Downsizing

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Thinking of downsizing? Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a … Continued

Got Junk?

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Got Junk? Does your house need to be cleared of trash and junk? Not sure what to do about it? Here are your options… Clean It Yourself — This is definitely the most time-intensive option. But if you love the property and don’t have the budget to pay for cleaning services, then you’ll have to … Continued

How To Pay Less in Property Bills.

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Want to pay less in bills toward your property this month… and next month? Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills on a property that you own (and estimated monthly savings). Refinance ($100+ per/month) — Refinancing your loan is one of the best … Continued

How to Not Get Taken Advantage of by a Contractor in St. Louis.

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How to Not Get Taken Advantage of by a Contractor in St. Louis. We would love to buy your home but if you’re set on remodeling it yourself, we’ve got some free tips. In St. Louis there are a LOT of unscrupulous contractors, handyman, and subs who take advantage of people who aren’t experienced in … Continued