first time buyers: Buying Your First Home Is A Big Milestone, So Have Some Fun! - 07/30/10 05:24 PM
There are certain rites of passage in this crazy ride we call life.  You're born, you take your first steps, say your first words, and then before you know it you're off to your first day of school. There are a lot of "firsts" in our lives. But let's not forget one of the biggest - your first house.  First time buyer (and now friend) Laura, is pictured to the right.
Everyone becomes a first time buyer at a different stage in their lives.  I've worked with buyers fresh out of college, and those that are in their 50s and 60s.  It … (3 comments)

first time buyers: Questions about the home buying tax credit? Video from RE/MAX - 11/18/09 04:47 AM
As if the first round of tax credits for first time buyers wasn't confusing enough, now the credit has been expanded to include some move-up buyers.  (Also, great news for our military currently serving overseas - you have a longer time frame to use the tax credit).
If you have questions about how the tax credit works, check out this video from RE/MAX.  Then, give me a call or shoot me an e-mail to talk about your next place.
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first time buyers: Stop Wearing Your Underwear On The Outside Of Your Pants - 06/02/09 03:10 PM
When we were all little and starting to gain our independence, one thing that was a big deal was dressing ourselves.  In our haste and excitement, I'm sure most of us were guilty of not paying attention to the order our clothes were supposed to go on.  Sometimes, our underwear ended up on the outside of our pants.
Thanks to the first-time home buyer tax credit, our market is starting to hop with first-time buyers.  Since we have a few listings in this price range, we get a lot of calls.  It seems like in their haste and excitement to buy … (2 comments)

first time buyers: 5 Reasons You Don't Need A Buyer's Agent - 04/05/09 02:20 PM
I spent yesterday hanging out with a lot of my husband's friends from work.  One friend, we'll call him "Walter", decided to inform me that one day buyer's agents will be obsolete.  When I asked him why, he told me that whatever an agent can do he can do thanks to the Internet.
Wow.  I decided to take on a lively debate with Walter.  He's a nice guy and fun to spar with now and then.  I told him to name me five things the Internet allows him to do that negates his need for a buyer's agent.
Here are his reasons - … (24 comments)

first time buyers: Introducting The Platinum Buyer's Program From Just Ducky Homes - 07/21/08 12:11 PM
If you're ready to take the next step toward home ownership, the Platinum Buyer's Program is for you.This program has been designed to serve buyers that are serious about finding a home.  This no-nonsense approach can help you start living in the home of your dreams sooner.Buyers who are enrolled in our Platinum Buyer's Program receive the following services:
One-on-one personal attention.  Your calls are given priority, and if we can't answer immediately, your call is returned within one hour or less.A home buying consultation.  This time-saving step will help clients focus on their needs and learn more about the buying process.Lender … (0 comments)

 
Kristina Pratt, REALTOR - SFR - GoshenRealtyGroup.com (St. Louis' Illinois Suburbs - RE/MAX Preferred Partners)

Kristina Pratt

REALTOR - SFR - GoshenRealtyGroup.com

Edwardsville, IL

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St. Louis' Illinois Suburbs - RE/MAX Preferred Partners

Address: One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

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