From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Every year, University City hosts a swim party for dogs and their owners just before they close down the Heman Park pool for the season. This year, the Puppy Pool Party is scheduled for next Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 1 – 4 pm. Your $10 admission gets two people and one dog access to [...]

   

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Mortgage Interest Rates Update for 8/29/08

by Karen Goodman on August 30, 2008

in Market Conditions

by Kerby Claney Vice President – Stifel Bank & Trust 314-317-6873 email The interest rates below will vary depending on a number of items including the down payment amount, credit scores and the length of time between rate lock-in and closing. To discuss fees and what your interest rate would be, feel free to email or call [...]

   

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Yesterday morning on my drive to work, NPR mentioned that St. Louis had the lowest gas prices in the U.S. For the last 6 years, many of my real estate clients have been people relocating to St. Louis. I heard again and again that gas prices in St. Louis were low compared to other parts of the country. [...]

   

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Mortgage Interest Rates Update for 8/25/08

by Karen Goodman on August 25, 2008

in Market Conditions

by Kerby Claney Vice President – Stifel Bank & Trust 314-317-6873 email The interest rates below will vary depending on a number of items including the down payment amount, credit scores and the length of time between rate lock-in and closing. To discuss fees and what your interest rate would be, feel free to email or call [...]

   

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Home Supply Hits 5 Year Low

by Karen Goodman on August 21, 2008

in Market Conditions

Guest blogger - Shawn Kelsey Broker of The Kelsey Group, REALTORS Some interesting data on Supply & Demand figures… Here are the number of NEW LISTINGS TAKEN vs CLOSED SALES for St. Louis County in May, June and July each year from 2004 – 2008. Highs and lows for each month are marked with RED numbers being bad and GREEN being [...]

   

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How to Find the Buyer for Any House

by Karen Goodman on August 17, 2008

in Sellers

Every house has a buyer. The trick is pricing the house right and focusing your marketing on the right buyers. Focus on the positives Every buyer isn’t looking for the same thing. Over the years, I have worked with buyers that had very specific needs who weren’t just looking for typical home features and modern updates. One of [...]

   

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