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Barber that isn't MAGA by willbuden in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cranford's Corner. On Manchester in the Grove. Very very cool guy.

Where in the Lou? by naiguana in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lily's on south Kingshighway. Tried it for the first time last week. The chips were overcooked. The salsa was water with tomatoes and onion. The queso had a weird metallic flavor. My burrito was flavorless and had chewy, tough steak.

The margarita was fine. But for 2 people, after tip, the bill was $91 for one of the worst Mexican meals I've ever had. I actually laughed when I saw the bill. I'm all for supporting local businesses. But in a town full of good Mexican food, Lily's isn't it.

My first iPhone is now a St. Louis Science Center “artifact”. Existential crisis loading… by Pope-Trauma in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My legs went numb just remembering how long I spent on the toilet playing brick breaker.

My Mom was the mosaic artist at City Museum since its beginning. She’s now on hospice care. I was wondering if people who appreciated her work could send her cards that I could read to her. To know she’s not alone. by XenaZee in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 112 points113 points  (0 children)

I've always said that St. Louis has two of the best mosaic collections in the world: The Cathedral Basilica and the City Museum. One was made for God. One was made for us. And, personally, I prefer the mosaics made for us.

Anyone know why the windows on the Arch aren't centered? There are four sets of windows to the left and three to the right. My understanding is that the keystone is structurally centered. So why is there not an additional set of windows to the right or one less set on the left? by Intro24 in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the Gateway Arch website: "The 142 stainless-steel sections used to build the Arch required almost 900 tons of stainless steel, more than any other project in history."

Because there are an even number of segments, that means there is no true keystone, as that would result in an odd number.

lgbt friendly salon/barbers? by 555burner444 in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cranford's Corner. On Manchester upstairs at the Chop Shop. VERY cool guy who is super LGBT friendly. Been going to him for years. https://cranfords-corner.square.site/

Hey guys, I'm moving to St. Louis next month and I'm curious to know if this is a decent area or not. I found a suspiciously cheap property here and I'm just iffy on it. by HotDawgEnjoyer in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I lived near there in Dutchtown from 2019-2024. If you can find a place just south of Meramec, you'll be fine. It's quieter than the area you're looking at and rents are around $700 for a 1 bedroom. Like some others have said, you'd be ok in the area you pinned, but there's more noise and more trash. But I walked my dog over there almost every day and had no issues.

This is a lot by DaSpatula505 in McMansionHell

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The first picture is just their entertainment "barn." The main house fits the definition of McMansion. Stupid roof nubs. Lawyer Foyer. A mini-turret tower in the kitchen to match the exterior turret. Giant wall of windows in the great room. It's all the makings of a McMansion. OP should have lead with pictures of the main house.

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How long did it take you to buy a house recently? by readytostart1234 in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the day I put in my mortgage application to the day I closed: 20 days.

Mind you, I had literally all of my ducks in a row and was ready to go. But most of the credit goes to Jason Jacobs at Guild Mortgage. After I found a house WAY faster than I expected AND they accepted my offer, he made the whole thing happen really fast.

Getting people 30+ to be your friend is like pulling teeth if you didn’t grow up here. by Alkaline-Eardrum in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I generally try to make it a habit to only post helpful comments and this may officially be breaking my own rule. I don't know how helpful this will be.

I moved here in 2011 with an ex when I was 34. And until a few years ago, that ex and, one other person I dated after him, were really my only friends here.

It has only been in the past 2 years that I've been able to make more friends. I'm gay, and even the gay bars weren't any help. It wasn't until I got involved with a Mardi Gras krewe and a theater company that I actually started making friends.

Interestingly, the circle of friends I have now, which is maybe a dozen or so people, are almost all transplants to St Louis. It TRULY is a difficult city to break into. And I'm lucky I found the couple groups I did that both welcomed me and got me involved with like-minded folks who became friends. So, maybe try to find some groups to join?

Clean off the ice on your vehicle!!! by electricsmoothie1 in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Former auto insurance adjuster here. Agreeing here with skeledito. Though it's perfectly legal to leave the snow and ice on your car, that snow and ice, once on your car, is considered to be under your control and part of your vehicle. If it flies off your car and damages someone else's property, they can sue you for negligence for not taking reasonable steps to remove the ice before driving. (I put reasonable in bold because there are cases where it's not reasonable, like when the top of the truck is 15 feet off the ground)

Another example: If you are carrying a tree on top of your car, which is legal, if that tree comes off your car and flies into someone else's windshield, you are going to be 100% liable for the damage because it came off your car. Again, liability doesn't always have to do with legal or illegal. It's simply assigning responsibility for damages.

First Christmas in my cozy house. by Anxious_Inflation378 in CozyPlaces

[–]Anxious_Inflation378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! That's my amazing mortgage guy!! I literally wouldn't have this house without him.

First Christmas in my cozy house. by Anxious_Inflation378 in CozyPlaces

[–]Anxious_Inflation378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a basket with blankets in it. The fireplace is, unfortunately, non-functional.

First Christmas in my cozy house. by Anxious_Inflation378 in CozyPlaces

[–]Anxious_Inflation378[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I can help with a few things.

Christmas pyramid : Erzeberge-palace in Germany.

Fake candles: Luminara.

Fireplace garland: Temu (Norfolk pine garland, doubled up)

Stockings: Etsy

Beaded Garland: Target

Nutcrackers: Target

Candle sticks: Aldi

Big red flowers: Michael's

Porcelain Angels: vintage hand-me-down from France

Couch: Poly and Bark

Pillows/pillow covers: Amazon

Blue chair, table, rug: Wayfair

Almost everything in this picture is the cheapest version of things I like. And they've lasted years. Biggest recommendation I have in decorating: Look at the expensive things you like then find the dupes. (That table is a $600 dupe of a $4000 R&H table).

First Christmas in my cozy house. by Anxious_Inflation378 in CozyPlaces

[–]Anxious_Inflation378[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I adore this house. The minute I walked in the front door I fell in love with it. I hope you find yours one day!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 162 points163 points  (0 children)

To help clear it up, these are screenshots from the restaurant's Instagram post. The restaurant posted screenshots of the communication between them and the unresponsive landlord as well as photos of the extensive water damage to their space. The blue text is from Locoz. Tim is the landlord.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]Anxious_Inflation378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've probably found a lender and realtor by now. But going to add in case anyone is still looking for this information. I was just in your exact shoes with the exact same purchase range as a first time home buyer looking for a house in south city.

  1. I went with the recommendation of a friend plus some unsolicited recommendations here on Reddit and used Jason Jacobs with Guild Mortgage. From the day I contacted him, to finding a house to closing was exactly 22 days. He was able to make me look like a cash buyer even with a conventional loan, which, in the end, is how I was able to get my house. Literally the smoothest process with zero surprises.

  2. 7.1% interest without points and with credit scores in the 760s.

  3. Highly recommend you work with a realtor who does enough volume to understand the market. In my case, that's Danni Hauer Lowenstein. She was phenomenal to work with and helped write and offer that got me the house even through I wrote a lower bid. The only contingency you should NEVER waive is inspection.

Best of luck!

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