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Lafayette Square - Special Sales Incentives (Expires December 31, 2008) - 12/19/08 06:32 PM

 FINAL 2008 SPECIAL INCENTIVES
The Georgian - 1515 Lafayette - $10,000 Special Allowance Eden Lofts - 1720 Chouteau - $1,000 Closing Cost Assistance Mississippi Place - Prices Rolled Back to Pre-Construction Pricing Abbey on the Park - 1505 Missouri - Reduced Pricing - $265,000 Union Club - 1 Year Membership … (3 comments)

Buy Now - Mortgage Rates Decline to Historic Lows Creating a Once in a Lifetime Buying Opportunity - 12/19/08 01:09 PM
 
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest levels since 1971.  The average rate on 30-year fixed rate mortgages declined to under 5.20%.  Purchasers with a substantial downpayment and a strong rate may qualify for a home mortgage as low as 4.50%.  These historic low rates coupled with favorable pricing represent a once … (0 comments)

New Home Sales Training - 10 Resolutions for Better Customer Service in 2009 - 12/18/08 04:11 PM

At PREA Signature Realty, we are licensed Realtors and are bound by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice adopted by the National Association of Realtors as well as the regulations of the Missouri Real Estate Commission.  We also provide our agents with extensive training on new home sales, including … (12 comments)

PREPARE FOR PROPERTY TAX APPEALS NOW - CITY ASSESSOR PREDICTS REAL ESTATE TAXES "WON'T FALL" IN 2009 (CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI) - 12/18/08 03:31 AM
2009 IS TAX REASSESSMENT YEAR
In Missouri, real estate taxes are reassessed in odd years.  Reassessment is the process by which the County (or City) Assessor's Office updates or adjusts the real estate values for purposes of determining value of your home upon which real estate taxes will be assessed.  In … (2 comments)

Moving Guide - Simplify the BIG Move - 12/17/08 01:59 AM

It is 10 p.m. on Thurday night.  The movers are set to arrive in 12 hours and you still have two rooms to box up before morning.  As it gets later, you are frantically worried about the move.  Plus, you need to be at the closing table at 9 a.m.  Isn't … (5 comments)

Google Adsense - How to Install Google Adsense for Content on Your Real Estate Website - 12/16/08 09:24 PM
Google Adsense is extremely easy to install on your real estate website in seven easy steps.  There is something said for making the process easy and fairly understable - with the exception of the help page on how to set up channels. 
Here are the steps to install Google Adsense on your … (7 comments)

Localism - Lafayette Square - And the Highest Sales Price Winner for 2008 is... - 12/14/08 06:41 PM
 

In the past 18 months, the news has been less than good for the real estate market.  However, there are some not so surprising bright spots.  Lafayette Square remains a fashionable and hotly sought after neighborhood.  Purchasers continue to flock to value, which is good news for owners of homes, … (2 comments)

Localism - 2008 Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour - December 14, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 12/09/08 09:35 PM



2008 LAFAYETTE SQUARE HOLIDAY PARLOR TOUR
The 2008 Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour is set for December 14, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The self-guided tour starts at 2023 Lafayette and showcases 10 Victorian homes and 2 newly constructed Victorian replicas, including a home built by Gilded Age, … (1 comments)

Need MLS Access to Search for New Homes in Saint Louis, Missouri - Visit www.PREASignatureRealty.com - 12/09/08 09:08 PM

At PREA Signature Realty, we understand that over 85% of our customers begin their search online.  We invite you to visit our website to access the local multiple listing service for the Saint Louis, Missouri market area.  Click on MLS to search for homes in the Saint Louis area.  MLS access … (0 comments)

PREA Annoucement - Introduction of New ActiveRain Members - 12/09/08 08:49 PM

PREA Signature Realty is pleased to welcome three members of its management team and sales staff to ActiveRain:  Michelle Silies, Chris MacLellan, and Georgia Endicott. 
We couldn't keep the secret and the word has spread.  Other associates are asking what all the "buzz" is about.  Well, if you want a site to … (0 comments)

Real Estate News - 1-Stop Source - Visit www.PREASignatureRealty.com Today - 12/09/08 08:12 PM

Concerned about the current market?  Visit our Real Estate News website page.  It is updated within minutes of when new stories are posted at their source.  Review in one place national real estate news stories including stories from the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, RIS Media, Inman News, Mortgage News Daily, and other … (0 comments)

Overview - Selling a Home 101 - 12/08/08 10:29 PM

 
At PREA Signature Realty, we strive to educate and inform our owners/sellers  regarding the sales process and then guide them through the process so that they have a timely sale and smooth closing. 
Here are some of the the steps in the home sales process:
STEP 1-SELECT A LISTING … (2 comments)

Overview - Home Purchase 101 - 12/08/08 05:24 PM

 
 
At PREA Signature Realty, we believe it is important that our customers have a strong and complete understanding of the home buying process.  An educated and informed customer is our goal.  But, you are never alone.  Our professional staff stands ready to assist you and add value at each … (1 comments)

Real Estate Tech Gadget - Web-Based Automated Reminder Systems - 12/08/08 02:41 PM

 
Everyone has some sort of to do list or system for managing tasks.  It can be as simple as a stack of post-its taped to a computer monitor or a handwritten list of tasks or a more sophisticates system like Outlook or other software programs.  However, all too often … (2 comments)

Website Development - Low Tech, High Value - 12/07/08 11:11 AM

We recently underwent change in the structure of our business model which went from an in-house sales team to an independent brokerage and found us with an immediate need for a content filled website.  We started to review our options.  In fact, there seemed to be too many options - … (15 comments)

Moving to New Home - 5 Websites You Should Bookmark in Case of Emergencies - 12/06/08 02:28 AM
Whether you have relocated to a new city or simply moved to a new neighborhood, it is important that you plan for possible emergencies.  When an emergency strikes or natural catastrophe occurs, it is important to have correct information at your fingertips.  Here are five websites that your should bookmark, review … (10 comments)

Saint Louis Ranks #9 of the Forbes' 2008 Most Affordable Cities to Raise a Family List - 12/04/08 07:04 PM
If you are relocating, Saint Louis, Missouri, remains an affordable alternative to the high cost of living offered by cities on the East and West coasts.  Forbes Magazine published its Top 10 Affordable Cities to Raise a Family List.  Saint Louis, Missouri, ranked #7 on the list.  In determining its list, Forbes … (7 comments)

Real Estate Tech Gadgets - Content Distribution Using Podcasts - Convert Blog Text to MP3 Files and More - 12/03/08 01:39 AM
For real estate professionals looking for ways to create podcasts, Odiogo.com offers a quick, easy, and free way to convert the text from blog entries into spoken words that can then be listened to online, can be listened to as streaming audio, or can be downloaded as MP3 files.  It also … (10 comments)

Announcement - Podcasts Now Available at PREASignatureRealty.com - 12/03/08 12:06 AM
PREA Signature Realty is pleased to announce that the blog Lafayette Report, written by Ryan Shaughnessy and hosted by ActiveRain.com, may now be heard online using streaming audio feeds powered by Odiogo.com.  To listen online, download podcasts, or subscribe to the podcasts, visit our website PREASignatureRealty.com or go directly to our … (0 comments)

New Website - PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - 12/01/08 10:24 AM
PREA Signature Realty is pleased to announce the availability of its new website - PREA Signature Realty Website.  It is up and running and functional.  However, it remains a work in progress with additions being made to the site daily. 
Here are some of the features:
Home Page - A brief description … (2 comments)

 
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