The Small-Lot Shift: What St. Louis Homeowners Need to Know About the City’s New 1,500 Sq Ft Minimum Lot Size

By , on November 26th, 2025
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The City of St. Louis has approved a major change that will quietly reshape how land is valued, bought, and sold inside the city limits. The minimum buildable lot size, previously set at 4,000 square feet, has now been reduced to 1,500 square feet. It is one of the biggest zoning shifts the city has made in decades, and it affects far more than developers. Homeowners, sellers, and buyers should understand how this change works and what it means for property value.

This update creates new possibilities, but it also introduces new considerations for anyone involved in a real estate Continue Reading →

Real Estate Mythbusters: “New Construction = No Problems” — The Hidden Headaches Behind a Brand-New Home

By , on November 7th, 2025
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The Myth of the Perfect New-Build Home

Few things feel more exciting than walking through a brand-new home. Fresh paint. Perfect grout lines. Not a fingerprint on the fridge. For many buyers, it’s the dream — a house no one has ever lived in, with that new-home smell and the promise of zero surprises.

But here’s the myth worth busting: new construction doesn’t mean problem-free. It just means different problems.

The Hype

When buyers hear “new,” they often picture worry-free living — no leaky roofs, no ancient HVAC systems, no mid-century electrical panels Continue Reading →