Sarah Brickey Real Estate

10/26/2026

Understanding Home Insurance Before You Buy
Home insurance can feel like something to handle near the end of the buying process. In reality, it's worth thinking about much earlier.
The property itself can affect what coverage is available and what it costs. Roof age, location, past claims, certain features, and regional risks may all matter to...

Home insurance affects more than your monthly housing costs. Learn what buyers should ask about coverage, deductibles, exclusions, and insurability.

10/23/2026

Home Projects That Can Improve Everyday Function
Not every home project needs to be about resale value or making a room look newer. Some of the most useful improvements are the ones that make everyday tasks a little easier.
If you're deciding where to spend time or money, look for the places where your home regularly slows you down.
Fix the Entryway...

A few targeted home projects can make daily routines easier. Focus on changes that improve storage, movement, lighting, and how your space works.

10/05/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

10/02/2026

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer
Accepting an offer feels like a major milestone, but it isn't the end of the selling process. There are still several steps between a signed agreement and the day ownership changes hands.
Sellers can't control every part of that timeline. They can, however, stay organized and respond quickly when something...

Accepting an offer is an important step, but the sale still has work ahead. Staying organized, responsive, and aware of deadlines can help keep the transaction moving.

09/30/2026

What Should Stay With the House When You Sell?
A buyer tours your home and sees the dining room light fixture, garage shelving, and smart doorbell. You may see personal belongings that will move with you. The buyer may assume some of those same items are part of the house.
Sorting that out early can prevent confusion once an offer is on the table.
Don't...

Buyers and sellers don't always make the same assumptions about what stays with a home. Clarifying fixtures, appliances, and other items early can prevent confusion later.

09/16/2026

How does a home listed at $1.1M end up selling for $1.5M?

That’s a $400,000 difference — and it’s a powerful example of what can happen when a home is priced below what the market believes it’s worth. 😉

A low list price can create urgency, generate multiple offers, and get buyers competing against each other. And when that happens, the market corrects the price.

So, does listing a home low mean you’re leaving money on the table?

Not necessarily.

Sometimes the strategy is to let the buyers tell you what the house is worth.

This one certainly did. 🏡💰

The market always gets the final vote.

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09/14/2026

Wow! An incredible historic church was converted into this stunning & unique home in the heart of Lafayette Square! Private showings available now.

2123 Park Avenue, listed for $1.795M by RE/MAX Results
https://www.sarahbrickey.com/26058843

Sarah Brickey Real Estate
Helping you find the right house to call HOME 🏠❤

2123 Park Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104, 6622 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, asking price of $1,795,000, MLS ID 26058843

09/14/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/11/2026

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour
A home tour in the fall looks nothing like a home tour in June, and that's not just because of the weather. When the leaves begin to change and the light grows dim earlier in the day, a house has a way of showing the wear and tear that summer landscaping and long evenings tend to hide. When you're viewing...

Fall home tours reveal details that summer showings tend to hide, from curb appeal to how well the heating holds up. Here's what buyers should watch for this season.

09/09/2026

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.