A question I get alot is, "Is this a good time of year to buy or sell?" This is what I usually tell folks….

The real estate landscape in St. Louis, as of 2024, presents a blend of opportunity, development, and challenges. With a mix of ........

There are changes coming to how Real Estate Agent commissions are handled as a result of a class action lawsuit and Department of Justice involvement. These changes are good for buyers and sellers, and therefore good for the industry as a whole. This is a summary of the changes and what they mean for you.

Update on our latest project on Virginia Avenue in Dutchtown.

Update on our latest project on Virginia Avenue in Dutchtown.

Update on our latest project on Virginia Avenue in Dutchtown.

Update on our latest project on Virginia Avenue in Dutchtown.

Welcome to our new project on Virginia Avenue in the Dutchtown neighborhood!

Back in 2017, we finished one of our first extensive rehabs at 2844 Michigan Avenue in Tower Grove East. Five years later, the owner has decided to move on and now it’s for sale! It looks

When I walked through this property the very first time, I knew it had the potential to both be profitable and be a strong mission-focused project. It's about 1850 square feet and has four bedrooms and a bonus room. It's ……

What a stunning art deco commercial building! This is 7000+ square foot commercial building in Princeton Heights grosses 3100 bucks in rental income. At 330k, it’s also, at first glance, quite a nice investment. More info here.

One of the best things about Saint Louis is our amazing architecture. Some of it is in bad shape and we put it back together. I wish I could take responsibility for this one, but……

We find all kinds of strange things inside houses. Many times it is not immediately obvious what the thing actually is. This is…..

When you think Saint Louis, most folks think old, brick houses. And I love them just as much as the next person, but in order for our city to be the best it can be, we have to have new construction as well…..

The next update you see on this project will be when it is finished and on the market! I’m so excited to see how beautifully it is turning out….

We could just paint everything gray and call it a day. But I insist on creating a unique product with character. That’s why we ……

Check it out! The Texas Avenue rehab is getting close to being finished. Sit back and enjoy …….

The interior walls have been removed and rebuilt and the plumbing has started at the Hartford Avenue project….

Happy Holidays from Essential StL!

Several years ago, I found this in a house, mounted to the wall in the basement. My immediate reaction was, “What the hell is that?” My mind went to…..

This is great news for low-income and long-neglected neighborhoods in Saint Louis. From the Instagram of……

One of the best things about Saint Louis is our amazing architecture. Some of it is in bad shape and we put it back together. I wish I could take responsibility for this one, but……

We find a lot of really weird things in houses and I thought it would be fun to start a series of blog posts called, “What the hell is this?” Some of them….

Here is an update and tour of the exciting rehab project on Hartford Avenue in Tower Grove South….

A while back, I wrote a blog post that showed a few of the strange things I’ve found in rehabs. About once a week, I remember something that I forgot…..

Today seemed like a good day to point out what we are thankful for at Essential StL….

In this update, you’ll get an idea of what the kitchen at this fantastic rehab on Texas Avenue will look like when it’s finished and you’ll get a sneak preview of …..

Everyone knows about the Saint Louis World’s fair, but did you know that the Olympics were held here ……