Here’s the question I get asked alot…What should I do to fix up my house to get it ready to sell? Often is the home needs some attention I make suggestions that have been proven over and over again in my 22 years in business to help sellers get the most for their home and [...]

This article says housig prices are likely to remain in free fall.  aghhhh they mention depreciation of 15% this year and 10% next year.  All real estate is local, as I’ve said over and over, but the word to seller’s is that price matters and there is no fat in this market…you can’t start high [...]

Looking at the data for both St. Louis City and St. Louis County in 2005 to 2007…you’ll find that prices surprisingly are up and sales are not surprisingly down. In 2005, the average price of a home in St. Louis City and St. Louis County was $200,683 overall. In 2006…prices went up slightly [...]

So how’s the market?  Well just  a few facts that you might or might not find interesting.  Looking at both St. Louis City and St. Louis County from 2005 to 2007, here’s some facts. 

Wish I could upload this spreadsheet, but don’t know how to do that

TOP 10 REASONS IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOUSE IN ST. LOUIS in 2008
1. Selection, selection, selection. There are about 25,000 resale homes on the market in St. Louis. Regardless of the price range a buyer desires, there are plenty of houses from which to choose. Just a few years ago the resale inventory [...]

For some winter fun this Jan 19…U City is the place to be.  Head to the Delmar Loop just west of downtown for their 3rd annual Ice Carnival.  The Loop, by the way was just names by the American Planning Association as one of the 10 Great Streets in America…isn’t that cool? right here in [...]

“High School Musical.” Fox Theatre, 527 North Grand Boulevard. 8 p.m. Wednesday; 1 and 8 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $20-$62. 314-534-1111; metrotix.com.
The mammoth hit that started as a Disney Channel movie reinvents itself as a stage musical. Troy and Gabriella (who will be [...]

Do you know that since 2002, home values have appreciated 38% in area 2 of St. Louis City?  38% in Brentwood.  36% in Kirkwood.  48% in Maplewood Richmond Heights.  28% in Affton.  Our market and home values are MUCH STRONGER than the perception of them.  Hey renters, do you know? I bet your landlords appreciate you [...]

Did you know that 60% of the average homeowner’s wealth comes from their home’s equity?  It’s like a savings plan you didn’t know you had.  You might wondering if buying a home right now is a smart financial decision.  The fact is, homeownership will steadily build equity.  For example, during the past 3 decades, home [...]

Water,The Power Nutrient

Last year, I finally got off 25 lbs..so this year,…I’m trying to keep the trend going, but if nothing else, I don’t want to gain weight back..  I’ve finally hired a Personal Trainer to keep me accountable.  I hate being accountable, but alas I know I need to be.  I’ve fallen in love [...]