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Senior homebuyers want simplification, good design, and smaller homes - 06/11/10 10:29 PM
Americans age 55+ are looking for homes close to family, work, and with a sense of style.
What does the 55+ crowd want in a home? Smaller, more energy-efficient homes in active, vital communities near work and family are the top requirements. Those are the findings from a study by MetLife and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called “Housing for the 55+ Market: Trends and Insights on Boomers and Beyond.”The study reveals that Boomers are looking for smaller, less expensive homes. This group isn’t ready to retire anytime soon, and with the Great Recession complicating things, they are staying … (7 comments)
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Existing Home Sales Are Up 15% in St. Charles County and the Median Home Price Is Up Too - 06/11/10 10:27 PM
Affordable, reasonably priced homes are waiting for new buyers
The St. Charles region is in real estate bounce back mode with sales of existing homes up 15 percent during the first quarter of this year as compared to the same time last year. The median home price rose to $169,000, a $2,000 increase, beating the national media price of $166,100. This increase mirrors the price increases in nearly 60 percent of U.S. cities during the first quarter with double-digit increases in 29 cities.Joe Sahrmann, president of the St. Charles County Association of Realtors, sees the market rebounding from the challenging … (0 comments)
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June St. Charles Calendar of Events - 06/11/10 10:26 PM
Thursday, June 10
Debunk the Myths of AgingKathryn Linnemann Branch Library10-11:30 a.m.Enjoy a lively discussion about the myths of aging, how they shape society and our own attitudes. Exchange ideas on problems created by these myths and strategies to overcome them. Presented by Barnes-Jewish St. Peters.FREESaturday, June 12Passport to St. Charles County Parks WalkBangert Island Park Trailhead9 a.m.County Parks staff will guide participants through the Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area to learn about riverside ecosystems and birding opportunities. Wear comfortable shoes and bring insect repellent.FREETuesday, June 15Medication MattersMiddendorf-Kredell Library Branch10-11:30 a.m.Learn about medication management, how to read labels, drug interactions, … (0 comments)
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First-time homebuyer credit is extended for military personnel and some federal employees - 06/11/10 10:24 PM
The $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit program has been extended to allow military personnel to take advantage of this home ownership opportunity. The new deadline for qualified service members is April 30, 2011, with the property closed no later than June 30, 2011. The extension also includes the $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers.
Qualified service members include members of the U.S. military uniformed services, the U.S. Foreign Service and employees of the intelligence community on official extended duty. The top income limits of $125,000 for single tax payers and $225,000 for married taxpayers remains the same, but other requirements have … (0 comments)
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