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Step 2 - Assessing/Appraising the Value of Your Home In Step 1 of How to Sell Your Home in 7 Easy Steps, we discussed the need for understanding what is going on in the overall market and your specific price point. The next step is about narrowing the focus to properties similar to yours to help ...

Step 1 - Understanding Current Market Conditions Have you been dismissing thoughts of selling your home because of the economic climate.  Here are 7 easy steps on how to sell your home that may help you decide when and if the time is right for you.   understand current market conditions assess th...

 What's up with Real Estate in St. Louis MO? First question at all social events is:  How's the real estate market?  Now that the first half of 2012 is over, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to take a look at the actual numbers.   The spreadsheet shown here was compiled from data supplied b...

Alternative Hvac systems are becoming more popular With temperatures in St. Louis soaring over the 100 degree mark for 10 days in a row, we are all seeing $$$$ on our next electric bill. This could be a good opportunity to explore ways to be kind to our planet and our budget with the installation...

Laundries can be added in small spaces with today's appliances and cabinets Since many of the baby boomers are starting to think about downsizing, main floor master bedrooms and laundries have become a valuable amenity.  After exploring the possibilities that are available for the consumer, it be...

  Here is the question of the moment: Should a buyer look at a home with the possibility of future expansion?  Is it too risky in today's market? Many buyers today are faced with the dilema of wanting to take advantage of the low interest rates (buying is cheaper than renting) and worried about t...

St. Louis MO real estate statistics May 28  2012   The residential real estate market in St. Louis continues to be strong with over 30% of all listed homes currently under contract.  Since a year ago, prices have remained flat to slightly improved.  Days on market from "Just Listed" to "Under Con...

Statistics for Luxury Homes in St. Louis MO Statistics for May 21, 2012, show that the Spring real estate market in St. Louis, Missouri, remains strong with more than 30% of all MLS listings currently under contract. In the Luxury category ($800,000+), we see particular strength. 60 homes are cur...

One way to beat our current economic stress   This home at 1445 Midland Boulevard in University City, Mo 63130 has been in the same family for over 50 years.  It has been gently used and recently had the plumbing and electric updated.  It is mid century (very trendy) and many of the original attr...

  St Louis Real Estate Statistics Our real estate office, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY STL,  is great at keeping abreast of all things pertinent to St. Louis Real Estate.  Every Monday they provide all of the agents with an overview of the current market.  The statistics are gathered from MARIS, our mu...