Tracy’s Spring & Tracy’s Summer Housing Forecast
One of the most common questions I receive is what is expected in the real estate market this year? This spring is off to an incredible start and home prices are rising month after month based off the data we’re seeing. Does it seem like…
Blog with Tracy Follow Tracy’s Blog at TracyEllis.com
Things to Think About When Selling a Home There is nothing more stressful than selling your home. During this period of turmoil, homeowners are probably not thinking about the tax consequences of this action. But due to the sale of home…
Questions and Answers with Tracy Ellis
Tracy is also featured in Gazelle West & Gazelle St. Louis as the local Real Estate Contributor. Are people still buying upscale homes? Yes, the demand for upscale homes continues to grow. Buyers realize high-end homes are likely to be more affordable than…
WHAT IS HOME STAGING?
Home staging is all about helping property owners present their homes for sale in the best condition possible. You can show potential buyers everything a house has to offer by depersonalizing and de-cluttering. Along with intelligent merchandising, these methods will transform your home in just…
Join Us for Another Ask The Experts Event!
We had a great time at the St. Charles County Home Show and gave out many invites to our next Ask The Expert event. Home Source Custom Homes will be there to answer questions about building a custom home, along with all of The…
New Show on ABC 30
Rick & Tracy Ellis are proud to exclusively represent Home- Source Custom Homes, a unique company that specializes in helping clients design and build custom homes from start to finish. HomeSource, a multi-generational, family-owned company was founded by Bill Courtney almost 40 years ago. Today,…
Cottleville, Missouri
I’ve lived in Cottleville, Missouri, for over 15 years, and it’s changed quite a lot since the final touches were made to our house in the Estates of Fairfield Manor all those years ago. Now, it seems like Cottleville is on the…
Historic St. Charles Home
Built in 1833, 701 N. Third St. was built to be strong enough to last throughout the generations, and it has remained sturdy and beautiful, just as it was the day the first hand-made bricks were laid. This house has shared the rich…
Colorado Style Retreat in St. Charles County
About a quarter of a mile down an almost unnoticeable street off a highway on the outskirts of the St. Louis suburbs sits an incredible custom-built home. Surrounded by trees on all sides, this beautiful home fits right into the scenery. The stone columns,…
2015 What’s In & What’s Out by Sandra Garrett, Home Decor Contributor
In: The forecast calls for stormy Walls. That’s right, deep sexy shades of Indigo. While Blues have always been calming & cool, they also add richness and drama. Try it with Pink,Ivory, Sage Coral and Grays. I recommend Sherwin Williams “Navel”. Out: Tuscan is out! …