Good News For Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and Madison County Home Buyers - 08/28/09 07:57 PM
If you're on the fence about buying a home in Madison County it's time to get off. 
Not only can you cash in on the first time buyer tax credit (up to $8,000) but the Madison County Grant Program has secured more funds.  This means you can receive $3,000 of down payment assistance in the form of a forgive-able loan from Madison County.
Here are the criteria -
The HomeBuyer program is only for first time buyers.  A first time buyer is defined as someone who has not owned a home before, in the past three years or someone who has … (1 comments)

Let's Ruffle Some Feathers - Flat Fee MLS Services - 08/27/09 02:40 PM
This topic might set off a long string of comments voicing various opinions.
An agent recently showed one of my listings, and when I called for feedback she told me it was between my listing and one listed by a flat fee broker.  She was annoyed that she had a hard time getting a showing appointment or any other information about the house because she had to go through the seller instead of an agent.  I've heard of flat fee companies before, but never really gave them much thought.  We don't have any here locally, and the one she was referring … (2 comments)

Southern Illinois Farm For Sale - The Chance Of A Lifetime - 08/26/09 07:09 PM
It's not everyday an opportunity like this presents itself.  Here in Madison County, farms are usually passed down from generation to generation and they rarely come available for public sale - that's why this is such a rare event.
With 176 +/- acres, this farm offers flexible options for the new owner.  Either work the land yourself or tap into the income potential of leasing the land.  Currently the 140 tillable acres are leased for a monthly rate.  The 30 acre fenced pasture is also rented month-to-month and is suitable for cattle.
Other features of this property include:
2,100 sq ft … (0 comments)

Pantera's Pizza Edwardsville - The Love of My Life - 08/26/09 05:15 PM
I love Pantera's Pizza more than my husband.  Period.  End of story. 
Okay, so maybe this post is going to be full of me over exaggerating my love for the best pizza in Madison County.  But can you blame me? I grew up on the stuff.  My sister worked at the long forgotten (and now closed) Pantera's restaurant in East Alton, Illinois while putting herself through SIUE. 
I loved when she worked nights because all the yumminess from the buffet or people that phoned in fake orders would be coming home.  Yes, I'm old - in my day there was no caller id, … (0 comments)

Edwardsville, Illinois Subdivisions Market Update - Hunter's Crossing - 08/26/09 04:10 PM
So far in 2009 only one home has sold in the Hunter's Crossing Subdivision in Edwardsville, Illinois.  It was on the market for 83 days, and the selling price was $213,00.
Currently, there are ten active homes on the market in Hunter's Crossing.   There are three homes currently under contract.  Prices range from a low of $184,900 to a high of $245,000.  The homes for sale have been on the market an average of 112 days.
What does this information tell a seller in Hunter's Crossing?  That your home should be priced correctly and be presented in the best possible condition to rise to the top of the choices in … (0 comments)

Edwardsville, Illinois Subdivisions Market Update - The Oaks - 08/26/09 03:39 PM
So far in 2009 six existing or new construction homes have sold in The Oaks Subdivision in Edwardsville, Illinois.  Homes were on the market for an average of 319 days, and the average selling price was $235,975.
Currently, there is only one active home on the market in The Oaks.   There are 2 homes currently under contract.  Prices range from a low of $269,900 to a high of $324,900.  The homes for sale have been on the market an average of 206 days.
What does this information tell a seller in The Oaks?  That your home should be priced correctly and be presented in the best possible condition to rise … (0 comments)

Edwardsville, Illinois Subdivisions Market Update - Ebbets Field - 08/26/09 03:30 PM
Four existing or new construction homes have sold in the Ebbets Field Subdivision in Edwardsville, Illinois as of August 26, 2009.  One sold home was a re-sale home and three were new construction.  The average selling price was $489,900 for new construction and $362,500 for re-sale.
Currently, there are 13 active homes on the market in Ebbets Field and 8 of them are new construction homes.  Prices range from a low of $369,900 to a high of $649,900.  There are 2 new construction homes currently under contract.  The homes for sale have been on the market an average of 227 days.
What does this information tell a … (0 comments)

Edwardsville Illinois Year-to-Date Home Sales Report - 08/21/09 04:46 PM

Via Nancy Milton, REALTOR/GRI, JustDuckyHomes.com (Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs):
Thirty existing homes were sold in Edwardsville, Illinois during June 2009 at an average sale price of $178,187. Resale homes that closed during the month had been on the market an average of 119 days.
New home sales in Edwardsville continue at a low pace with just three sold in June. The average new home price for those sold during the month was $298,333 and they had been on the market an average of 322 days prior to closing.
In July 2009, no new homes were sold in Edwardsville … (0 comments)

How to Sell a Louisville Home - The Price Puzzle - 08/18/09 11:09 PM
This post was created by Erik Hitzelberger who is a Realtor in Louisville, KY.  He was kind enough to allow other agents to use this post to help educate sellers. 
Even though all markets are different, this particular issue is alive and well here in Madison County, Illinois as well.
Not every agent takes this much time to properly price your home.  Call us if you're thinking of selling and would like an extensive pricing analysis like Erik outlines below.
Kristina Pratt, Realtor 618-917-0775Nancy Milton, Realtor 618-791-8007

Via Erik Hitzelberger, --Louisville-Bullitt County Real Estate (RE/MAX Alliance):
Determining the proper price for … (1 comments)

Ritz-Carlton Real Estate - 08/18/09 10:23 PM

Via Nancy Milton, REALTOR/GRI, JustDuckyHomes.com (Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs):
When you're looking for the right Real Estate Agent to market your home for sale or to help you through a confusing maze of important homebuying decisions, do you want to pull into a Motel 6 or would you prefer to arrive in style at the Ritz-Carlton?
As a winner of the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, countless Mobil 5-Star and AAA 5-Diamond awards and long recognized as the gold standard in the hotel industry, the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain (now part of Marriott Hotels) has a motto that should resonate with everyone working in the real … (0 comments)

New AR Signature Feature - How To Create A Social Networking Banner - 08/18/09 08:31 PM
I'm so totally psyched that AR implemented the new signature feature today.  If you're not familiar with it yet, I strongly encourage you to take a look at Jeremy's post.  His post will instruct you on how to get to the area of AR to put in your signature, and then I will pick up from there on this post.
You'll notice that Jeremy has taken full advantage of this great new feature by adding a social networking banner at the bottom of his page.  I did a search on Google and I found this terrific site with FREE icons for … (5 comments)

The Opportunity Of A Lifetime - Own A Madison County Farm - 08/12/09 05:52 PM
It's not everyday an opportunity like this presents itself.  Here in Madison County, farms are usually passed down from generation to generation and they rarely come available for public sale - that's why this is such a rare event.
With 176 +/- acres, this farm offers flexible options for the new owner.  Either work the land yourself or tap into the income potential of leasing the land.  Currently the 140 tillable acres are leased for a monthly rate.  The 30 acre fenced pasture is also rented month-to-month and is suitable for cattle.
Other features of this property include:
2,100 sq ft … (1 comments)

JUST LISTED: 51 Red Bud Lane, Glen Carbon, IL, $179,900 - 08/03/09 04:14 PM

Via Nancy Milton, REALTOR/GRI, JustDuckyHomes.com (Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors in St.Louis' Illinois suburbs):
Home for Sale: 51 Red Bud Lane, Glen Carbon, Illinois. This immaculate three-bedroom ranch offers you a chance to live in desirable and convenient Glen Carbon for less than $180,000.
The 2,205-square-foot home is filled with extras. From gleaming hardwood floors to a vaulted ceiling in the living room and dining room, 51 Red Bud been updated from top to bottom.
A tasteful color pallet has been used throughout and new tile accents the sunny kitchen where you'll also find an island, a large eat-in space, plenty of cabinets and counter … (1 comments)

 
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