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o fallon il: O'Fallon IL gets a bit Greener... - 09/09/10 07:07 AM
Missed the RE/MAX Preferred electronic recycling drivelast month?
Mayor Gary L. Graham is pleased to announce that a Electronics, Computers, Appliances and Surplus Equipment Recycling Event will be held in O'Fallon on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Carriel Junior High School, 451 North Seven Hills Road. The event is hosted by the City of O'Fallon and the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with WITS, Inc.
For those of you who will be gone... there is this tiny little race on 10-10-10 that I know many of you are training for...feel free to drop items … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: What goes up...O'Fallon IL Real Estate Conditions Update August 2010 - 09/03/10 02:46 PM
What goes up...must come down. As numbers tumbled nationwide the (sharpest drop in history at 27%) after the tax credit original expiration of June 30, 2010 something odd was going on in O'Fallon IL. While it is true that numbers did go down slightly from June to July - they went back up (+15%) in August...actually it was the best August since 2006.
So while there are areas that continue to slide, O'Fallon IL seems to be holding on and in fact increasing despite the economic climate and depressed housing market. On a broader, but still local view, … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: RE/MAX Preferred (O'Fallon IL Location) Used Electronics drive - 08/21/10 01:27 PM
THANK YOU O'FALLON!
The first load of used electronics is now on its way to being recycled. Thank you to everyone who dropped off their old equipment...am pretty sure I saw a Commodore 64 in the pile.
We will start collecting for our next drop starting October 1st. Click here for more info.
Our next event will be a canned food drive for the O'Fallon Food Pantry. You can drop off items at the RE/MAX Balloon September 11th 5:30-7:30pm at the Parcs at Arbor Green or at the display. Hope to see you there!
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o fallon il: O'Fallon IL Real Estate Update for July 2010 - 08/06/10 01:50 PM
First of all THANK YOU to all of you who came out to support Children's Miracle Network. Proceeds from every Blizzard sold on August 5th went to help Local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In 2009 over $4.6 Million was raised on Miracle Treat Day alone!
After the spike in June with the rush to get things closed prior to the tax credit deadline (it has been extended) things seem to have settled down. Based on the numbers for July it would appear at least locally that the extension had little effect. However estimates nationwide put the number of homeowners … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: Fantastic Ranch for sale in O'Fallon IL (and tax credit close extension) - 07/01/10 05:53 PM
Tax credit extension passes Congress: U.S. homebuyers who are eligible for a Homebuyer Tax Credit now have until Sept. 30 to close the transaction and receive the credit. Congress has extended the closing deadline, which had been June 30, by an additional three months. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the legislation soon. The action affects an estimated 180,000 homebuyers who, because of circumstances beyond their control, had been unable to close on their purchase by the original deadline. Short Sale and REO transactions are holding up many of these closings. Qualified first-time buyers can receive a credit of 10 … (2 comments)
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o fallon il: Home for sale in O'Fallon IL! Just in time for the tax credit! - 04/15/10 10:14 AM
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o fallon il: The State of Real Estate for the 1st Quarter 2010 O'Fallon IL - 04/12/10 06:34 PM
So far in 2010O'Fallon is averaging 20 homes a month closed. Numbers are fairly consistent with January seeing 20 homes close, February was at 18 and March was at 22.
This shows a 7 home increase over the first quarter of 2009.
Additionally average sales price is on the rise over 2009. Average price for homes closed in O'Fallon for 2010 was $178,010 while 2009 was $176,819. Not a huge jump but forward progress.
Price range continues to be dominated by the below $300,000 group.
Of the 60 homes closed … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: The Healthy Abode, Countertops - 03/10/10 05:12 PM
The Healthy Abode - Countertops
So, you're in the market for a new countertop, and you want something that is earth-friendly, durable, sanitary, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and won't break the bank. Where to begin and how in the world can an eco-countertop boast all of these features? Let's talk.
First, to appreciate what makes a countertop sustainable, it's essential to understand the meaning of sustainability. According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, sustainability is "a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged." My 2 cents - a sustainable product should … (2 comments)
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o fallon il: April 30th is around the corner! - 03/10/10 06:58 AM
And with that date the tax credit expires...sort of. You need to have a home under contract by then in order to qualify. The rules have been expanded and you no longer need to be a "First Time" home buyer in order to capitalize. O'Fallon IL and the surrounding areas have a terrific amount of Real Estate inventory and rates are still very attractive, so now is the time to take advantage of this! … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: Fantastic Rehab in O'Fallon IL - 03/09/10 06:03 PM
UPDATED & RENOVATED - CONSIDER THIS ONE BRAND NEW - INCLUDING BRICK,SIDING,WALLS,WINDOWS,FLOORING,APPLIANCES,COUNTERTOPS,VANITIES,ROOF,CABINETS,PLUMBING FIXTURES,HVAC & MORE. VAULTED LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM HAS WET BAR, ALL BATHS TILED WITH BACKSAVER VANITIES. SIDE ENTRY OVERSIZED,FINISHED TWO CAR GARAGE. BEST HURRY ON THIS ONE - CONSIDER IT BRAND NEW IN O'FALLON AT AN AFFORDABLE $179,900. … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: Running with the Irish - 03/08/10 12:24 PM
On Sunday March 7th over 1000 people showed to run in the AOH (Ancient Order of Hibernians) 5K run hosted by
Toolen's Running Start in Shiloh IL. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this another success! Below is some video from the start of the race along with some of the finishers Enjoy! … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: The Healthy Abode-Cabinets - 02/25/10 04:23 AM
From time to time my wife (the worlds BEST Interior Designer, yes I may in fact be biased) is asked to contribute to a local Magazine (St.Louis At Home www.STLMag.com ). In the last few weeks the issue of remodeling and sustainability has come up more than once so thought this article may offer some insight to any of you thinking of starting a project.
For more info visit www.HoldenDesignGroup.com
By Melanie Holden, LEED AP & DesignSpeak contributor
When you make the decision to implement sustainable practices into your life, education is critical in order to understand … (4 comments)
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o fallon il: O'Fallon IL Jan 2010 Real Estate Market Update - 02/08/10 10:21 AM
Good news!
19 homes closed in January in O'Fallon IL. Even better, this is up 6 from the January 2009 total of 13.
Of the 19 , all were re-sale. Average market time was 181 days.
Bad news!
Prices are down. Average sales price for Jan 2010 was $136,000 down from $157,000 for Jan 2009.
As I mentioned above 19 homes closed in Jan 2010, this is up from 2009 and in line with 2008 numbers.
Price still continues to dictate what is selling. This trend should hold steady thru the first quarter of 2010.
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o fallon il: Shoes for Haiti! - 02/04/10 10:18 AM
Greetings!
There is no escaping the images of loss and destruction from the earthquake in Haiti. The response has been overwhelming to say the least. In an effort to assist even further we are collecting shoes. So look in your closet, look under your bed. In my case take it away from the dog.
Chances are there is something for your feet you no longer need but can be put to very good use. No worries we won't comment on your choices in footwear. Both of our offices have been set up as drop off locations or … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: O'Fallon IL Real Estate Market Update December 2009 - 01/08/10 09:53 AM
Real Estate Market Update O'Fallon IL December 2009:
After a mild summer winter has arrived. As I write this it is 8 whole degrees.
December was a brisk month for Real Estate in O'Fallon. 27 homes closed so a lot of folks got a new home for the holidays.
Of the 27 that closed:
25 were pre-owned; these had an average sales price of $156,922 and an average market time of 177 days.
2 were new construction, with an average sales price of $237,907 and 166 days on the market.
Activity has been consistent from 2007-2009 for the month … (1 comments)
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o fallon il: New Short Sale Guidlines! - 12/11/09 07:00 AM
Hello, The Us Treasury very recently set forth new more streamlined guidelines for the Short Sale process. With Foreclosure and short sales on the rise this is VERY good news. The video below will give further explanation. For even more information, please visit us at OFallonShortSales.comHappy Holidays and stay Warm!
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o fallon il: O'Fallon IL November 2009 Real Estate Market Update - 12/03/09 03:14 PM
November 2009 Real Estate Market Update for O'Fallon IL.
Locally, things continue to look up. This November saw 35 homes close. This is an increase of more than 130% from November 2008.
Of the 35 that closed:
30 were pre-owned homes with an average market time of 118 days and average sales price of $154,055.
5 were new construction with an average market time of 148 days and an average sales price of $242,453
After a huge spike in October (due to the expected expiration of the tax credit) the market continues to be very active. As you may … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: Happy Thanksgiving and O'Fallon IL HOT market update! - 11/25/09 10:59 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a warm and peaceful holiday season. Please take a moment to think of those that cannot be with us.
And how about some good news?
Month to date (11/01/2009-11/25-2009) the Real Estate numbers look very good!
So far in November 2009, 25 homes have closed in O'Fallon. Basically a home a day, not bad at all.
21 of the homes were pre-owned and had an average market time of 108 days and an average sales price of $144,168.
The other 4 were new construction. These had an average market time of 133 days and an … (1 comments)
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o fallon il: Market Update O'Fallon IL October 2009 - 11/09/09 09:11 AM
October was wet, really wet. Muddy yards, wet basements, cloudy skies and one of the hottest months for Real Estate this year!
October saw 43 homes close in O'Fallon... this number is closer to June, July, August activity. Actually you have to go back to 2005 to find an October with those kinds of numbers. Much of this can be attributed to the first time home buyer tax credit. Set to expire in late November this is most likely a surge of folks rushing to take advantage before the expiration. Good news is that there is a VERY good chance it will be … (0 comments)
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o fallon il: It's that time of year again! - 10/12/09 09:10 AM
Greetings!
Halloween is rapidly approaching so once again it is time for the OFallonRealEstate.com Jack-O-Lantern photo contest. Rules are pretty easy.
Email us a photo(s) of your Jack-O-Lantern and you will be entered into a drawing for an IPOD Shuffle!
The photo must be one that you have taken and own...simple right?
Photos must be received by 5:00pm November 2nd and winners will announced November 3rd. Good luck!
A few entries from years past:
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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