Who lives in the St Louis area? Also, relocation questions

[funksouljon]

Looks like we are moving east this summer for work, so we starting to look at houses etc. Besides @St. Louis Hawk anyone else in the area? What should I know about moving there? I am starting research on the financial advantage of living in MO vs IL. Property taxes, income etc. Technically her job is on the IL side so that might push us to the east side, but are there reasons we should consider the west side of the river?

Any recs on realtors?
Anyone have recent success or horror stories with specific moving companies? Im looking to just get someone to roll in, pack up the house, move it all and unload there.

 

[The Tradition]

 

[DolphLundgren]

As a Missourian broad I once knew said, "You treat me like we treat people from Arkansas."
Good luck living in Misery!

 

[mthawkeyes]

Looks like we are moving east this summer for work, so we starting to look at houses etc. Besides @St. Louis Hawk anyone else in the area? What should I know about moving there? I am starting research on the financial advantage of living in MO vs IL. Property taxes, income etc. Technically her job is on the IL side so that might push us to the east side, but are there reasons we should consider the west side of the river?

Any recs on realtors?
Anyone have recent success or horror stories with specific moving companies? Im looking to just get someone to roll in, pack up the house, move it all and unload there.

Whatever it costs to hire movers is worth it.

 

[JWolf74]

I liked living in Kirkwood when I was there for a few years. Depends on if you have kids, what kind of scene are you looking for, do you want a house or apartment/condo?

 

[Tenacious E]

Looks like we are moving east this summer for work, so we starting to look at houses etc. Besides @St. Louis Hawk anyone else in the area? What should I know about moving there? I am starting research on the financial advantage of living in MO vs IL. Property taxes, income etc. Technically her job is on the IL side so that might push us to the east side, but are there reasons we should consider the west side of the river?

Any recs on realtors?
Anyone have recent success or horror stories with specific moving companies? Im looking to just get someone to roll in, pack up the house, move it all and unload there.

My SIL lives in the Manchester/Ballwin area, and they have awesome restaurants and shopping nearby. Good schools if you have kids.

 

[OrlandNole]

Do you think those guys know the Commodores?

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Ferguson sounds like a really nice place.

 

[Scruddy]

Where in IL is your wife going to be working? West County is the best place to live if you have a family/kids but would lead to a longer commute. Price point you're looking at will play a big part. Housing options for buyers are still limited over here so you're going to have to be ready to make an offer right away if you see something that you like.

 

[alaskanseminole]

@St. Louis Hawk

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Dang..leaving CO for St. Louis? 🙁

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Happy to help. A few questions - Where in IL is her new job? School age kids? What grades - high school or elementary? Going public or private school? Are you a couple who likes a large lot and not seeing neighbors or want to live in more city like lots with stores, shops, in close walking distances?

IL property and state taxes are pretty high, but it comes with good schools. good to great schools in STL suburbs.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Funny scene, but I find it ironic being posted by someone who is routinely complaining that people only think of Florida as the classic stereotypes and that they really don’t know anything…

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

This is pretty accurate; could quibble about some but good initial guide.

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[funksouljon]

Happy to help. A few questions - Where in IL is her new job? School age kids? What grades - high school or elementary? Going public or private school? Are you a couple who likes a large lot and not seeing neighbors or want to live in more city like lots with stores, shops, in close walking distances?

IL property and state taxes are pretty high, but it comes with good schools. good to great schools in STL suburbs.

Edwardsville, IL. 4th and 6th grade, likely public unless we can't find good public option, but so far, seems pretty decent education.

I have been looking, I am heavily leaning towards acres. So have been looking just a bit out of town.

This may only be a 2-3 year stop, so we might be flexible on what type of home.

 

[funksouljon]

Dang..leaving CO for St. Louis? 🙁

Yep, Im a wandering soul type so have been looking at whats next for a while. When work calls.....

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Edwardsville, IL. 4th and 6th grade, likely public unless we can't find good public option, but so far, seems pretty decent education.

I have been looking, I am heavily leaning towards acres. So have been looking just a bit out of town.

This may only be a 2-3 year stop, so we might be flexible on what type of home.

If it’s in Edwardsville, living inner ring STL burbs would be a bit of a pain to get there.

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area have some very good schools and space to breathe. I recommend you start in that general area first.

Let me know if you have any questions. Many of my partners live on the IL side so I can get scouting info on specific questions as needed.

Good luck.

 

[funksouljon]

Yep, Edwardsville. We are looking at a July 4 weekend to get a better lay of the land. But I was guessing it would be a pain.

@St. Louis Hawk , know any realtors? There isn’t a lot of rentals I can find online big enough, so we may just jump into a purchase. Have been looking online at some of the properties with 7 acres outside, but do t have a good idea of the drive times etc (July trip becomes more informative).

 

[SL Hawk Fan]

Late to the convo; have been in STL for almost 25 years now. 15 in the city and the last 10 in Kirkwood.

As most have already said, with the job being in Edwardsville, not sure the suburbs on the Missouri side make any sense, especially considering the amount of acreage you are looking for. You can find a wide variety of options around edwardsville so definitely focus on that.

Our best friends lived in a subdivision just west of the city (there are some nice homes on either side of Goshen Rd) and it's a good location if you have younger kids. As you go east from there you can probably find some larger lots, closer in size to what you mentioned.

 

[Pete Malloy]

It's a good place to get shot and catch the dead.

St. Louis makes me think of one big ghetto.

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

It's a good place to get shot and catch the dead.

St. Louis makes me think of one big ghetto.

Just shut up for once.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

It's a good place to get shot and catch the dead.

St. Louis makes me think of one big ghetto.

I see you’re just as clueless about St Louis as you are everything else. At least you’re consistent.

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

Yep, Edwardsville. We are looking at a July 4 weekend to get a better lay of the land. But I was guessing it would be a pain.

@St. Louis Hawk , know any realtors? There isn’t a lot of rentals I can find online big enough, so we may just jump into a purchase. Have been looking online at some of the properties with 7 acres outside, but do t have a good idea of the drive times etc (July trip becomes more informative).

I don’t know realtors but will ping my partners for a good name or two in that area.

 

[Scruddy]

Edwardsville is a nice area, one of the best in that area in general. I'd look in that area vs over the river in st louis to be honest.

 

[Pete Malloy]

I see you’re just as clueless about St Louis as you are everything else. At least you’re consistent.

I watched a news report tonight about the violence in Haiti and the first town I thought of was St. Louis.

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

I don’t know realtors but will ping my partners for a good name or two in that area.

@funksouljon

Recs from a couple attorneys I know. I have used neither so take it for what it is worth.

1. Tara Riggs
2. Karen Marcus

Both ReMax agents in the area.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

I watched a news report tonight about the violence in Haiti and the first town I thought of was St. Louis.

There was no need to confirm and double-down on your ignorance, but thanks.