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    Spring Cleaning for Lawns and Landscaping

    By Becky O'Neill | February 18, 2017

    Lately the weather has felt more like Spring than Winter in our area. If your weekend plans include spending time outdoors, get a jumpstart on your yard! Here is a good read to get you off to a beautiful yard this summer. Yard Cleanup Checklist: How to Get Your Property Ready for Summer BY DAVID... Read More

    The Early Bird’s Guide to Buying a Home

    By Becky O'Neill | February 15, 2017

    By Daniel Bortz | Feb 15, 2017   This article is being shared from Realtor.com Planning to buy a home this spring? Then right now—yes, during these last days of winter—is the time to get rolling. “Spring is peak home-buying season, which means you’re going to have a ton of competition from other buyers,” says Peggy... Read More

    NOW HIRING!

    By Becky O'Neill | January 20, 2017

    REAL ESTATE AGENT RE/MAX Gold & The Becky O’Neill Team  $35,000-75,000 a year – Full-time, Commission NOW HIRING! • Have experience and want to join our team? Great! Use our systems & administrative support to help you achieve your highest transaction year ever! • Need real estate leads? We need a licensed Realtor who is ready... Read More

    Budget-Friendly Bathroom Makeover!

    By Becky O'Neill | August 3, 2016

    When you think about selling your home, you want to get top dollar that the market will support. Kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring are all areas of a home that potential buyers scrutinize. If they see a lot of work needed, the buyers may give you a much lower offer or walk away completely.  So let’s... Read More

    Summer Heat Survival Guide For Your Yard

    By Becky O'Neill | July 7, 2016

    Summer is here and so is the heat! I want to share this very this very helpful July lawn & garden to-do list put together by Julie Day of Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford. As summer heats up your yard and garden need a little attention to stay healthy and looking good.  If you are... Read More

    Help for Your Home Search

    By Becky O'Neill | June 14, 2016

    Are you considering a move? Before you start your home search, you should ask yourself, “What is important to me in my next home?”. By asking yourself the right questions, you will identify these things. This will allow you to focus your home search and determine a budget you are comfortable with in order to... Read More

    When Your House Becomes an Empty Nest

    By Becky O'Neill | June 3, 2016

    Congratulations to all of the graduates! Now what? Do you suddenly find yourself with an empty nest? For some of you, your son or daughter may be going off to college, the military or moving out for other reasons. It’s a big step in our child’s life that can bring mixed feelings as a parent. On... Read More

    Curb Appeal Counts

    By Becky O'Neill | April 28, 2016

    Spring is upon us! Does your home look cared for or is it suffering from the winter blahs? We’ve all heard the old adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. That also holds true for your home! If a potential buyer drives up, they want to see a home that is... Read More

    Make Your Home Appeal to Buyers With These Home Selling Tips

    By Becky O'Neill | March 22, 2016

    Earlier this month, I shared some age-old superstitions for luck in the home buying/selling process. As an experienced and successful real estate agent in the Chicago and now Saint Louis area, I can tell you that you can make your own luck! I want to share my advice on what I have learned over the... Read More

    Sellers: Feeling Like You Could Use Some Luck?

    By Becky O'Neill | March 8, 2016

    In honor of the luckiest month of the year, I’d like to share some tips for generating LUCK in your home buying or selling process. Sure, most of these superstitions have no way of proving their rate of success, but some people swear by these methods. If you find yourself having some bad luck in... Read More