I take Amtrak trips to Chicago from STL pretty regularly. Being able to experience Chicago without the prices of living in Chicago is pretty amazing. I just wish STL had competent leadership. Decades of population loss is just embarrassing.
Great job! You are an excellent ambassador for our town. And to you out-of-towners wondering how accurate and unbiased his informational videos are: as a lifelong St. Louisan in my 60's, I would say he is very realistic, perhaps even characteristically humble. We are not currently in the market to downsize, but when we are, we'll be calling his team for a listing presentation.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! I'm very glad you like the content, and we'd love to work with you whenever you're ready! Are there any types of videos you'd like to see more of on this channel?
@@LivingStLouis actually, as a local I would be interested in an explanation of the most active builders, how long in business, where headquartered, relative strengths, etc. but I guess that is somewhat moot since about 90% of the new home purchase decision is location....but since you asked.
St. Louis is really great, I hope you visit and consider us. You just have to choose your spots based on what kind of house and neighborhood you like - there are tons of differences. This is probably the most open minded realty group to help you find a great place.
A couple of other benefits. Outstanding healthcare in the region. This is a bit more of a niche, but this is a good region for bicyclist. If you want pedestrian only trails for recreational riding, varied mountain bike trails, opportunities for gravel riding, after work or weekend morning group road rides, opportunities for century rides or fully-supported sponsored rides … we have them.
Such good points!! The part about being good for cyclists is a really good part. There's so many outdoor trails and plenty of them are fantastic for biking
This was a solid and honest assessment of Saint Louis. Yes, Saint Louis has its bad parts, but it's easy to forget that it has many positives. With some common sense, Saint Louis can be a great place to live for anyone. And the low price of living is no joke. Food & housing--you can easily live there for a FOURTH of what you'd pay in New York for example.
Yes I believe they still host the ball & parade every year. It's controversial and I think at one point they were trying to rebrand it, but I don't know if it happened
You cant do anything in Saint Louis City without the risk of you car being broken into. Doesn't matter where., in broad day light. In front of police camera's. Its a gamble everytime and only getting worse
I can't even fathom being able to buy a house for 200k, here in Toronto the average cost of a house is.over a million... Any big city will have its share of crime etc but didnt St louis top the list as the most dangerous city in the US? I remember the murder rate being way higher than average..i guess that as something to do with the iexpensive housing lol?
there is dysfunction everywhere, it is the human condition -- and gets most of the news coverage. I just meant that overall, as a metro region, I actually feel very fortunate to call St. Louis home.
Nice overview. Love Imos Pizza and White Castles. Yeah, maybe not healthy, but good. The best French fries I ever had were at Olearys, but unfortunately, they are gone. Lots of neighborhoods and things to do! 🌷🌿
1. St Louis is full of broken down charm. 2. St Louis Pizza is nasty made with provel cheese which is almost like Velveeta. 3. Is a typical Democrat run City, overrun with crime and gun violence. 4. No rush hour in St Louis City because everybody has moved to the suburbs or moved to another state. 5. Once you flee St Louis, Missouri as a state is very pretty and lush. Coming back to St Louis you immediately feel disappointment and regret.
Have you spent much time in any other major city or metropolitan area? I've been to most of the top MSA over the years and I've found that they've all had: 1: JoAnn Fabrics, 2: crime/run down areas.
I lived lots of other places and I think you are incorrect, but everyone has an opinion. That is ok. I love it though and enjoy STL much more than the other cities where I have lived. You have to take STL with a glass half full attitude as there are problems, but they are not insurmountable.
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I take Amtrak trips to Chicago from STL pretty regularly. Being able to experience Chicago without the prices of living in Chicago is pretty amazing. I just wish STL had competent leadership. Decades of population loss is just embarrassing.
Great job! You are an excellent ambassador for our town. And to you out-of-towners wondering how accurate and unbiased his informational videos are: as a lifelong St. Louisan in my 60's, I would say he is very realistic, perhaps even characteristically humble. We are not currently in the market to downsize, but when we are, we'll be calling his team for a listing presentation.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! I'm very glad you like the content, and we'd love to work with you whenever you're ready! Are there any types of videos you'd like to see more of on this channel?
@@LivingStLouis actually, as a local I would be interested in an explanation of the most active builders, how long in business, where headquartered, relative strengths, etc. but I guess that is somewhat moot since about 90% of the new home purchase decision is location....but since you asked.
Thanks for the great videos on St Louis. I am moving out of the west coast next year and St Louis is looking better and better.
St. Louis is really great, I hope you visit and consider us. You just have to choose your spots based on what kind of house and neighborhood you like - there are tons of differences. This is probably the most open minded realty group to help you find a great place.
Just remember why you left and don't make the same mistakes AGAIN. Please don't lie to yourself.
A couple of other benefits.
Outstanding healthcare in the region.
This is a bit more of a niche, but this is a good region for bicyclist. If you want pedestrian only trails for recreational riding, varied mountain bike trails, opportunities for gravel riding, after work or weekend morning group road rides, opportunities for century rides or fully-supported sponsored rides … we have them.
Such good points!! The part about being good for cyclists is a really good part. There's so many outdoor trails and plenty of them are fantastic for biking
This was a solid and honest assessment of Saint Louis. Yes, Saint Louis has its bad parts, but it's easy to forget that it has many positives. With some common sense, Saint Louis can be a great place to live for anyone. And the low price of living is no joke. Food & housing--you can easily live there for a FOURTH of what you'd pay in New York for example.
Missouri should trade most of STL to the People’s Republic of Chicago in exchange for southern Illinois. Win win.
Hahaha oh boy
I’m one of the issues in St Louis. I love it here
What do you mean you're one of the issues haha
@@LivingStLouis don’t tell anyone. I litter (jk I pick up litter)
I love St Louis for the cultural venues, food, and music !❤
Does St.L still have the Veiled Prophet Ball? And the parade? I remember this from years ago.
Yes I believe they still host the ball & parade every year. It's controversial and I think at one point they were trying to rebrand it, but I don't know if it happened
Solid insight 💯💯😊
Thanks Hardy!
So you think the housing prices will ever go down?
I'd say not substantially, I think this is the new normal
not until the boomers mass leave their houses, either by downsizing to a smaller home or death
You cant do anything in Saint Louis City without the risk of you car being broken into. Doesn't matter where., in broad day light. In front of police camera's. Its a gamble everytime and only getting worse
There is definitely a difference between St. Louis City and St. Louis County when it comes to crime and safety.
I can't even fathom being able to buy a house for 200k, here in Toronto the average cost of a house is.over a million...
Any big city will have its share of crime etc but didnt St louis top the list as the most dangerous city in the US? I remember the murder rate being way higher than average..i guess that as something to do with the iexpensive housing lol?
The high crime is clustered in particular areas, mainly the north side.
Did you see the News last night maybe you should sad
Which news are you referring to?
there is dysfunction everywhere, it is the human condition -- and gets most of the news coverage. I just meant that overall, as a metro region, I actually feel very fortunate to call St. Louis home.
Nice overview. Love Imos Pizza and White Castles. Yeah, maybe not healthy, but good. The best French fries I ever had were at Olearys, but unfortunately, they are gone. Lots of neighborhoods and things to do! 🌷🌿
1. St Louis is full of broken down charm.
2. St Louis Pizza is nasty made with provel cheese which is almost like Velveeta.
3. Is a typical Democrat run City, overrun with crime and gun violence.
4. No rush hour in St Louis City because everybody has moved to the suburbs or moved to another state.
5. Once you flee St Louis, Missouri as a state is very pretty and lush. Coming back to St Louis you immediately feel disappointment and regret.
Wow, your comments make me really sad. Do you live in the city? Why?
Please. St Louis has issues just like everyone else
Have you spent much time in any other major city or metropolitan area? I've been to most of the top MSA over the years and I've found that they've all had: 1: JoAnn Fabrics, 2: crime/run down areas.
I lived lots of other places and I think you are incorrect, but everyone has an opinion. That is ok. I love it though and enjoy STL much more than the other cities where I have lived. You have to take STL with a glass half full attitude as there are problems, but they are not insurmountable.
Oh, and you can get all kinds of pizza in STL. Provel cheese is not a law or anything.. ha.