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02/23/2010
Explaining the current real estate market has been a challenge. Both buyer's and sellers enter the market with ideas of how it should be. Working in the business every day, we see what happens when either home buyer's or seller's establish their view of the market and refuse to see the market for...
02/21/2010
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As I was reflecting on my own buying journey I have to say I was envious for a moment of the position the current buyer is in. I go in and out of amazing deals on a daily basis and always think if only I were in the market to purchase! Currently we have 2 four families, a commercial store front w...
02/17/2010
Downtown St Louis saw an investment of 4.4 billion dollars in reinvestment between 1999 and 2008.  During most of that time, the acronym "FHA" used in conjunction with home loans was mostly unheard of (see My Day at the FHA part 1 and Part 2).  Having been developed during that time, there was no...
02/16/2010
02/16/2010
The ActiveRain Conduit - A Nifty Toolbar for Your Internet WEB Browser This may be one of my coolest and greatest inventions EVER!!  If you can believe that...  lol~ ActiveRain members and even non-members should consider adding this toolbar to their Internet WEB Browsers.  It will work with Inte...
02/16/2010
Old Post Office Plaza was completed downtown, my feelings about it were that it could be a great part of the city, or not. With the sculpture in it, I thought of the public plazas in Greece where Plato was taught by Socrates. I envisioned Tai Chi and farmers markets. I've been hearing rumors abo...
02/16/2010
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Public Transit is back on the ballot April 6th of 2010 in St Louis County! The you tube link below has a video of the ad that some may have seen.  As a Realtor in St Louis, my own personal use of public transportation is limited, but its impact on the region is often understated. When looking for...
02/15/2010
This Stunning Bungalow is a Must See! A 1st time home buyer's dream, this home has loads of updates & style. Custom kitchen includes maple cabinets, newer appliances, tiled counter, & beautiful historic butler pantries. Great custom colors with a fresh coat of paint throughout! The beautiful liv...
02/13/2010
Many wonder why buy? I mean is it really worth it?? I can relate. The first time we ventured to purchase we were terrified! What if we bought and couldn’t afford it or something broke….what would we do?? My thoughts were very emotional and not at all in the direction of investment. Today my expe...
02/08/2010
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