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Episode 74: The Cost of Code Violations and the Cost of Money: Mortgage Insights for 2025
St. Louis code violations, municipal occupancy rules and changing mortgage market trends take center stage in this episode. We break down why every municipality in St. Louis has different code requirements, what inspectors are actually looking for, and why some homes need major updates to get occupancy while others seem to sit untouched for years. If you’ve ever wondered why a simple permit turns into a laundry list of repairs or why code enforcement feels inconsistent this episode explains the full story.
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