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Great Tools for Investors
zillow.com
A living database of over 100 million homes, inclucing homes for sale, homes for rent, and homes not currently on the market. Zillow's "Zestimate" tool estimates home values.
RealtyTrac
Leading online marketplace of foreclosure properties, with over 1.5 million default, auction, and bank-owned listings from over 2,200 US counties.
St. Louis Government Sites
Building Division, City of St. Louis.
Responsible for issuing building permits for new construction as well as additions or alterations to existing buildings. It also oversees separate Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Sections that issue permits for the installation, repair and/or replacement of equipment and systems within these projects.
Community Development Administration (CDA), City of St. Louis
Administer federal funds for housing, community, and economic development programs that strengthen the City of St. Louis and its neighborhoods. Partner with several local corporations, agencies, and firms to carry out housing development, home repair, business and economic development, public facility improvement, historic preservation, and social service programs; as well as carrying our community and economic development programs according to a 5-year Consolidation Plan.
Cultural Resource Office, City of St. Louis
Preservation agency of the City of St. Louis, responsible for review of exterior work within the City’s 17 locally-designated historic districts, 130 landmarks, public parks and buildings and encroachments in the public right-of-way.
House and Urban Development (HUD)
Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Works to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.
(Missouri) State Historic Preservation Office
Assists citizens in the preservation of sites important to their communities.
National Register of Historic Places
The official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), City of St. Louis
Stimulates the market for private investment in the City real estate business development and improve the quality of life for everyone who lives in, works in, and visits the City of St. Louis.
ASSOCIATIONS/COUNCILS/UNIONS
Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis and VicinityFights for the integrity of carpenters and joiners by creating the most man hours in a productive, quality driven, drug free workforce. Negotiates fair wages and comprehensive benefit packages for its members. In scarce times, implements food banks to help support members and invests money for redevelopment in the City, creating carpenter jobs.
Electrical Connection – IBEW & NECA
Combines the capabilities, resources and commitment of the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One to offer the ultimate in value and safety for home, business, facility or plant.
Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri
Works to create a region that promotes and protects the viability of the building industry by serving its members, who strive to meet the housing needs of our neighbors.
St. Louis Association of Realtors
The largest local real estate association in Missouri. Comprised of residential and commercial real estate professionals, appraisers and affiliates, all knowledgeable of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Founder of the non-for-profit organization, REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund (RHAF), that works to help end homelessness in the St. Louis area.
US Green Build Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter
Works to create and restore buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
MUST-READS FOR REHABBERS
Flip House.Website created by a couple with experience in flipping houses. Provides information on a wide variety of topics related to residential real estate investment, written from personal experience.
Flipping House Tips.
A website with informative articles about various aspects of flipping houses for profit.
How to Choose a Fixer-Upper Home to Restore and Flip.
Article to help you narrow in on the essential things to look for when investing in a property, including an analysis of what repair jobs would be economical for the investment vs. those that would turn it into a money pit.
Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Article from realtor.com discusses the advantages of working with a licensed agent and how to evaluate an agent.
For Sale by Owner.
A step-by-step article, helping homeowners who wish to sell their own homes.
