Name: Elise James Age: 26 Years lived in Columbia: 17 Original hometown: Montello, Wis. Community involvement: Chamber of Commerce, Miracle Marathon, Show-Me Response Family: My husband, Brian, whom I am lucky enough to work with every day at the gym, and my son, Landon, who is currently in third grade. Relationship status: Married My go-to […]
Jason Thornhill of Weichert Realtors- First Tier reminds sellers that paying attention to detail can improve the offer price. [Pictured above: 3900 Frontenac Place Columbia, MO 65203, Single-family Home, 5 bedrooms/3.5 baths] A lot is made of neutralizing and de-personalizing a home when it goes on the market. To an extent this is true, but
We relocated from: Chicago What brought you here to Columbia? Well, the short story is my husband’s job, but the longer story is that we both went to Mizzou. We met here and fell in love here. We’ve moved around but came back and got married in the alumni center. We wanted to come
When should I start the loan process? After you decide you are personally ready to buy a new home, making sure that you are qualified is possibly the most important and first step you should take in the home-buying process. Realtors are more comfortable about showing you new homes if you have gone through the
Three powerful stories of inspiration, survival and beating the odds Stories by Vicki Hodder, Kristi McCann and Nancy Yang Fear can define what we do and who we are. When fear is present, we can either choose to avoid what we were going after or battle it head on knowing that an easy road does
Our real estate power team gives you the inside scoop on selling your house. Jason Thornhill “I’m a Boone County native and have made Columbia my home since 1988. I’m a dad to a twin boy and girl, husband to my RN wife, Leslie, and a realtor since 2001 who thoroughly enjoys working in the
Staged by Sherry Hockman Homeowners Rachel and J.R. Lawless purchased their home for its prime location and undeniable charm, and, with the help of an impressive design team, the couple was able to transform the house into a functional, kid- and pet-friendly space that works for their lifestyle. The Living Room Functional living
We relocated from: Denver. We have been in Columbia six months now. What brought you to Columbia? Lori: Our daughter got married about a year and a half ago and was living in Columbia with her husband, but when she got pregnant, they moved back to Denver to be closer to us. After she
Incorporating updated materials and adding new elements can be just the details that convince buyers to sign on the dotted line. The interested buyers have been lured in. They have their pre-approved letter in hand, and they’re walking through the front door of your well-kept house with major curb appeal. Now is when the critiques
Buying new carpet for your home can be an opportunity for a fresh, new start for many of us. What better time to sanitize your subfloor than right before the installation of your new carpet? Those of us with allergies or respiratory problems are especially sensitive to the dust and dirt that is released during
