From the monthly archives:

June 2008

For the last few years, I have volunteered for a charity event that helps disadvantaged kids get ready to go back to school. This year, I am one of the co-chairs of this amazing one day annual event, so I’m going to put out my plug for volunteers and hope you will consider joining us. [...]

   

{ 0 comments }

Over 99% of Homes are NOT in Foreclosure

by Karen Goodman on June 11, 2008

in Market Conditions

Earlier this year I introduced you to my broker, Shawn Kelsey. Shawn likes keeping track of numbers and what is happening in the market, and does a great job of keeping all of The Kelsey Group agents informed on the latest news. Tracking foreclosure stats and pointing out how the media isn’t telling the full [...]

   

{ 0 comments }

Fire Destroyed my Childhood Home

by Karen Goodman on June 10, 2008

in Homeowner Tips

I found out a couple of days ago that there was a major fire in my childhood home last week. My parents bought the house when I was 2 years old. My mom sold it 4 years ago after 35 years of proud ownership. It was sad for me and my siblings to see her move, but the [...]

   

{ 0 comments }

St. Charles County – May Market Report

by Karen Goodman on June 9, 2008

in Market Conditions

Over the last 2 days, I posted the April numbers for St. Louis County and St. Louis City. Below you’ll find the May real estate report for St. Charles County. Inventory continues to climb. Homes are selling, but not fast enough to deplete the available inventory. If the number of homes that close each month remains the same, [...]

   

{ 0 comments }

St. Louis County – May Market Report

by Karen Goodman on June 8, 2008

in Market Conditions

Below is the monthly real estate market report for many of St. Louis County’s school districts. This year, homes are taking 3 months on average to sell compared to only 2 months just a few years ago. One of the things that I watch each month is the difference between the average sale price and days [...]

   

{ 0 comments }

St. Louis City – May Market Report

by Karen Goodman on June 7, 2008

in Market Conditions

Based on the number of hits for these market reports over the last few months, I seem to have more people interested in what is happening in St. Louis City. So I’m starting with the City this month. Over the next few days I’ll publish reports for St. Louis County and St. Charles County, so check [...]

   

{ 0 comments }