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mo: St. Charles County Home Sales in the 1st 3 Weeks of July 2008 Compared to '06 and '07 - 07/22/08 10:33 AM
 7/01/06 - 7/21/06 St. Charles County MO Residential Home Sales:

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The average days on market went up 26 days, and the sale price compared to list price was down a little over 2%.
There were 131 … (4 comments)

mo: St. Charles County Home Sales in 3rd Week of July 2008 - 07/22/08 10:15 AM
St. Charles County, MO July 15, 2008 - July 21, 2008 Residential Homes Sales Report:

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
A total of 59 residential homes sold this week.  The average price was $206,657, and the average days on market was 91.  … (3 comments)

mo: Kenny Hulshof vs. Sarah Steelman! - 07/22/08 08:52 AM
Not sure who to support for Missouri Governor in this year's race?  Well, 2 Republican candidates will be debating today, July 22nd, at 2 - 3 p.m. Central Standard Time. 
This debate will be carried live by KMOX on the Mark Reardon show, and it will be commercial free.  From 3 … (2 comments)

mo: Any Mizzou and Illini Fans? - 07/22/08 08:37 AM
If so, you will want to join the fun at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis this morning at 11:00!  This is a party celebrating the rivalry that will continue this football season starting August 30th.  There will be live music, lunch, a chance to win tickets, mascots and spirit squads.
The … (4 comments)

mo: Unique Bear Creek mailbox in Wentzville, MO: A Mailbox Series Update - 07/21/08 07:23 PM
                                                               
 
Unique Bear Creek mailbox in Wentzville, MO: A Mailbox Series Update

While out taking pictures of Bear Creek Subdivision in Wentzville, MO I came upon this unique mailbox.  So not only does Bear Creek have a wonderful golf course it also has this unique mailbox.  When … (22 comments)

mo: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 09:32 PM
                                                       
 
The following statistics are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is a good time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in … (2 comments)

mo: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 09:16 PM
                                            
 
The following statistics are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of:  7/13/08 – 7/19/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is a good time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of … (0 comments)

mo: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:38 PM
                                                             
 
The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of:  7/13/08 – 7/19/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is a good time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in … (2 comments)

mo: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:20 PM
                                                                                                 
 
The following statistics are for the city of St. Peters, MO
during the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is a good time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes … (0 comments)

mo: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 7/13/08 - 7/19/08 - 07/20/08 08:01 PM
                                                                    
The following statistics are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 7/13/08 – 7/19/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is a good time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in … (2 comments)

mo: Cards Sweep Padres? - 07/20/08 01:58 PM
The St. Louis Cardinals are on a winning streak.  They have won 4 in a row.  If they beat the San Diego Padres today, they will have swept the Padres in this series.
Earlier in the week, the Cardinals were 4 games out of first place.  Now they are only 2 … (2 comments)

mo: Hottest Day of the Year? - 07/20/08 01:43 PM
If you're planning on visiting the area today, bring a tall glass of iced tea with you.  I found out that today is supposed to be the hottest day of the year, so far for St. Louis and St. Charles Counties.  How hot is that?  Well, they are saying that we … (8 comments)

mo: Search for Steve Fossett Continues... - 07/20/08 08:17 AM
Remember Steve Fossett?  He is the adventurer who went missing during a solo flight last September.  He attended Washington University in St. Louis, and we have been following him for years.
Well, in February of this year, they pronounced him dead, but his body has never been found.  They recently started searching … (6 comments)

mo: Cell Phone Ban in Missouri? - 07/19/08 08:36 AM
I don't know if anyone has heard about the tragic accident that took place in St. Louis, MO on I-64/Hwy 40 recently.  A trucker wasn't paying attention and crashed into some cars.
Well, 3 people have died, and several people were injured.  It has been mentioned that a cell phone may have contributed … (19 comments)

mo: A Glance At Real Estate In New Town Subdivision St. Charles, MO. - 07/18/08 01:13 PM
A Glance At Real Estate In New Town Subdivision St. Charles, MO. 
If you are relocating to St. Charles County or even the St. Louis Market area and are looking for a place to call home that offers real variety and a community that is very unique then this is exactly … (6 comments)

mo: A Look At Real Estate In Bear Creek Subdivision Wentzville, MO. - 07/18/08 11:46 AM
A Look At Real Estate In Bear Creek Subdivision Wentzville, MO.
If you are relocating to St. Charles County Market area and are looking for a golf course community you have found it in Bear Creek Subdivision.  Bear Creek is in the western part of St. Charles County in Wentzville, MO.  It … (8 comments)

mo: Which Starbucks are closing in St. Charles County, MO? - 07/18/08 06:59 AM
I heard that some Starbucks stores are closing down!  To all of us coffee lovers, this is not good news.  I tried to track down the most updated list of the stores closing in St. Charles county, MO.  This is what I have found:
 
The stores at:  1. Clayton & Baxter, … (7 comments)

mo: Sold Homes in St. Charles County, MO, in the First Half of July 2008 Compared to 2006 & 2007. - 07/17/08 07:54 PM
Let's go a little further back in time to see just how much the market has changed in St. Charles County, MO.
 Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO  in First Half of July 2006:

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The … (9 comments)

mo: A Glimpse At Real Estate In Turtle Creek Subdivision O Fallon, MO. - 07/16/08 02:55 PM
A Glimpse At Real Estate In Turtle Creek Subdivision O Fallon, MO.
If you are relocating to St. Charles County or even the St. Louis Market area and are looking for a golf course community you have found it in Turtle Creek Subdivision.
 

Turtle Creek is not just a … (8 comments)

mo: Remember the chess clubs when you were a kid? - 07/16/08 09:22 AM
Well, St. Louis is trying to bring chess back to kids and adults alike.  The Chess Club and Scholastic Center is scheduled to open tomorrow for chess players of all ages!
I think this is a great idea.  I have never joined a chess club, but I have always enjoyed playing and think … (12 comments)

mo: John McCain at Ted Drewes in St. Louis - 07/16/08 09:04 AM
Last night, John McCain was in St. Louis for a fundraiser.  He reportedly raised $1.6 million.  Later in the evening, he stopped off at a St. Louis favorite hot spot - Ted Drewes' Custard.  Ted Drewes is famous for its custard concretes.
Of all the many different flavors to choose from, … (2 comments)

mo: Comparing the First 6 Months of Sales of 2007 in St. Charles County, MO to 2008. - 07/15/08 09:28 AM
 
 First 6 Months of Sales in St. Charles County, MO in 2007:

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
500 fewer homes were sold this year, and the average days on market went up 9 days.
The average sale price was down … (4 comments)

mo: Are the St. Louis Rams For Sale? - 07/15/08 08:53 AM
I was listening to the news this morning.  Someone brought up the question:  "Are the Rams for sale?"  According to Rams' president John Shaw the answer is "no".  They are not actively looking to sell the Rams or move them.  Someone presented an offer to purchase the team, but they were turned down.
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mo: Comparing Winghaven Sales - 07/14/08 08:57 AM
 Winghaven is a very popular community in O'Fallon, MO.  Let's take a look at June 2007 homes sales compared to June 2008:
June 2007 Home Sales in Winghaven:
 

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Seven fewer homes were sold this year, … (5 comments)

mo: Anheuser-Busch InBev in St. Louis, MO - 07/14/08 08:46 AM
Well, it's official.  InBev bought Anheuser-Busch for 52 billion dollars.  This is an increase from the earlier offer of 50 billion dollars and translates into $70 per share.  The new name is "Anheuser-Busch InBev".
Of course, St. Louisans are anxious to see how this will affect their jobs.  InBev is known for … (9 comments)

mo: O'Fallon, MO Comparison of 1st Week of July Sales in 2008 to 1st Week of July Sales in 2007 - 07/13/08 02:19 PM

 This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
14 fewer homes sold this year, but the average sale price was up $56,000. 
Average days on market came down 30 days, but the sale price compared to list price is down by less than … (5 comments)

mo: St. Charles County, MO Comparison of 1st Week of July Sales in 2008 to 1st Week of July Sales in 2007 - 07/13/08 01:03 PM
 Let's compare residential home sales in the first week of July 2007 to the first week of July 2008...
 Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO in the 1st Week of July 2007:

This information is courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This year 26 fewer homes were … (0 comments)

mo: Race For the Rivers - St. Charles, MO - 07/12/08 09:41 AM
Day one of the Race For the Rivers will end at Frontier Park in St. Charles, MO.  Never heard of Race For the Rivers?  This is a 65-mile race along the Mississippi River for canoes and kayaks.
This year, it will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008,  in Washington, Missouri.  Day … (11 comments)

mo: Washington Mo, 3 Br 2 Bth Condo with 1 car garage. $110,000 - 07/11/08 09:58 PM

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mo: Anhueser-Busch in St. Louis and InBev making a deal? - 07/11/08 01:55 PM
Well, it looks like InBev raised its offer by $5 a share to purchase Anheuser-Busch.  That would make the offer $70 a share - or 50 billion dollars.  Word has it that Anheuser-Busch will accept the deal sometime this weekend.  This would be a "friendly" deal as opposed to the "hostile takeover" … (9 comments)

mo: THE IMPORTANCE OF DISTRIBUTION - 07/11/08 10:08 AM
THE IMPORTANCE OF DISTRIBUTION RELATED TO YOUR ADVERTISING DOLLARS!The Real Estate Book is going the extra mile for our advertisers!! The best magazine or newspaper in the world can be written and produced but without great distribution, it will fail to for the advertisers in the publication and for the publication it's self.   The loss of … (0 comments)

mo: Buying Foreclosures in Flooded Areas - 07/10/08 09:20 AM
If you are considering buying a foreclosure, there are some things to consider besides the price.  Is the foreclosure in a flooded area?  What about an area with heavy rainfall?
Usually, foreclosed homes have their power shut off.  Not only does that mean that the lights will not work, the sump … (8 comments)

mo: St. Charles County, MO Comparison of June Sales in 2008 to Junes Sales in 2007 - 07/09/08 09:29 PM
 With all the talk about how bad the market is, I thought I'd compare June sales in St. Charles County, MO in 2007 to June sales in St. Charles County in 2008.  Here is what I found...
Homes Sold in St. Charles County, MO  in June 2007:

Information courtesy of the … (3 comments)

mo: InBev takeover? - 07/08/08 05:19 PM
I heard on the news that Anheuser-Busch is suing InBev for an illegal takeover bid. 
InBev was asking shareholders to vote on removing the Anheuser-Busch board of directors.
Anheuser-Busch didn't like that idea, so they are suing.  They are calling it an "illegal plan and scheme," which "through a course of deceptive conduct" … (2 comments)

mo: St. Chales County, MO 2008 Mid Year Real Estate Update - 07/08/08 02:31 PM
St. Charles County, Mo  2008 Mid Year Real Estate Update
 
There may be those that believe the real estate market in St. Charles County, MO is all but dead.  Let me assure you that the market may be soft but it is far from dead.  There are buyers that are … (8 comments)

mo: Beautiful 4th of July! - 07/06/08 12:31 PM
     I must say that I have never experienced a more beautiful 4th of July day!  In Lake St. Louis, MO, this day is usually filled with heat (in the 90's), humidity, and lots of cold soda.  Not this year.  It was sooo nice.  The temperature was in the upper 70's, the … (6 comments)

mo: St. Charles County Market Report - June 2008 - 07/05/08 10:49 AM
 
 This report is courtesy of the MLS.  It is reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information contact:  Debi Ernst  314-640-7061   SelectMyHome.net                                             Ryco Realty Group: 636-978-3912
                 
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mo: Breaking news in Fenton, MO (near St. Louis) - 06/30/08 04:27 PM
It looks like the Chrysler Plant is going to cut costs.  They will be laying off a total of 2400 workers.
1500 of the layed-off workers will be from the St. Louis South plant (Fenton).  This plant is to actually be closed indefinitely.  900 will be from the St. Louis North plant.  … (2 comments)

mo: Wentzville, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 11:17 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City … (2 comments)

mo: Lake St. Louis, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 11:03 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of:  6/23/08 – 6/29/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in … (0 comments)

mo: O'Fallon, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:50 AM
The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of:  6/23/08 – 6/29/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the … (2 comments)

mo: St. Peters, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:35 AM
The following statistics are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City of … (0 comments)

mo: St. Charles, MO Market Update for the week of 6/23/08 - 6/29/08 - 06/30/08 10:05 AM
The following statistics are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 6/23/08 – 6/29/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City … (0 comments)

mo: MO loves company..... - 06/24/08 10:58 AM
 
 
I have found that there are a lot of different reasons to move to (or from) an area. 
When our youngest daughter and her family moved to the Nashville, TN area a couple of years ago, it was bitter sweet.  We were excited b/c of the opportunities for them … (8 comments)

mo: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 11:03 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City of … (2 comments)

mo: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:49 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of:  6/16/08 – 6/22/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in … (0 comments)

mo: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:33 AM
The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of:  6/16/08 – 6/22/08
 
 
All information is per regional multiple listing service on 6/22/08 and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now … (0 comments)

mo: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 10:20 AM
The following statistics are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City of … (0 comments)

mo: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 6/16/08 - 6/22/08 - 06/23/08 09:55 AM
The following statistics are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: 6/16/08 – 6/22/08
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes in the City … (4 comments)

mo: New Listing! 360 Sandra Way, Winfield, MO 63389 - 06/22/08 01:45 PM
Here's a cute 3 bedroom/2 bath ranch that's only 3 years new! You'll appreciate all this home has to offer as you make your way through every room. Cozy eat-in kitchen with pantry.
 A charming home that's priced to sell at $139,900!



Living Room

Living Room looking … (0 comments)

mo: 613 Aspen Ridge Ct., Town and Country, MO 63017 - 06/19/08 03:52 PM

 PRIDE               Go Ahead >>>>>

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mo: Wentzville, MO Real Estate Update for Week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 08:15 PM
The following statistics are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes … (2 comments)

mo: Lake St. Louis, MO Real Estate Update for week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:54 PM
The following statistics are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the week of:  June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety … (0 comments)

mo: O Fallon, MO Real Estate Update week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:38 PM
The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the week of:  June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
 
 
All information is per regional multiple listing service on 6/16/08 and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you are looking to buy your first home or … (0 comments)

mo: St. Peters, MO Real Estate Update for 6/9/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 07:19 PM
The following statistics are for the city of St.Peters, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes … (0 comments)

mo: St. Charles, MO Real Estate Update for 6/09/08 - 6/15/08 - 06/16/08 06:58 PM
The following statistics are for the city of St. Charles, MO
during the week of: June 9, 2008 – June 15, 2008
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of … (2 comments)

mo: New Listing! 9074 Bristol in St. John, MO - 06/16/08 12:37 PM
First Time Homebuyers! This cute 2 bedroom/1 bath, bungalow has been freshly painted with an updated kitchen - new cabinets, sink, faucet, and countertops.
The kitchen also features new appliances including: smoothtop stove and over-the-range microwave.  The refrigerator stays.
This home has hardwood flooring in both bedrooms and living room, brand … (2 comments)

mo: FILL'ER UP AT THE FILLIN' STATION - 06/13/08 01:02 PM
 
I heard of a new restaurant in our Shell Knob area this week.  It's family owned and run - not a cookie-cutter  franchise.  It is called The Fillin' Station.
 


According to family member, Paula Andersen,  the name dates back in time to when familes habitually went to … (4 comments)

mo: Locks for Love/Relay for Life! - 06/12/08 02:17 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! to Matt Shuster for winning the honor to cut off John Mareth's ponytail for Locks of Love - Thanks Matt!!!  
Thank you to Tina Bennett, Jodi Bray & Caitlin Snider at Reflections Hair & Nail Center for lending their services to the Relay For Life - Locks of Love … (3 comments)

mo: Think I am the 100th Monkey-- - 06/12/08 10:50 AM
Heard somewhere that when 100 monkeys learn something - then ALL the monkeys know how to do it.  Active Rain has patiently been training me a little here and a little there.  I have had several break-thru moments (mainly in my head but still break-thru for me) and I think I … (10 comments)

mo: Budweiser Buyout? - 06/12/08 09:28 AM
The big news in the St. Louis, MO area is that Anheuser-Busch (the nation's biggest brewery and based in St. Louis) received a $46 bilion buyout offer from a Belgian brewer name InBev.
InBev is known for it's aggressive cost-cutting, so the St. Louisans are not too excited about this.  They … (14 comments)

mo: Wentzville MO Market Update For The First 8 Days Of June - 06/11/08 07:25 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Wentzville, MO
during the extended week of: First 8 days of the month
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of … (10 comments)

mo: Lake St. Louis Missouri Market Update For The First 8 Days Of June - 06/11/08 07:10 AM
The following statistics are for the city of Lake St. Louis, MO
during the extended week of:  First 8 day of the month
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a … (0 comments)

mo: What are you waiting for? - 06/11/08 07:02 AM
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mo: OFallon Missouri Sales Recap For The First 8 Days of June - 06/10/08 09:51 PM
The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon, MO
during the extended week of:  First 8 Days of June
 
 
If you are looking to buy your first home or “right size” now is the time to buy.  As you can see we have a variety of homes … (2 comments)

mo: Reno homes start to break out, Californians starting to nibble...... - 06/10/08 05:24 PM
First, I would like to thank the readers of my Reno blog for reminding me for not posting last week, (I was well aware of it).  It was routy and reminiscent of 2004, I had 5 offers on Monday and we negotiated them out all week, we went into escrow on … (1 comments)

mo: 203K - No longer a dirty - 06/07/08 02:16 PM
I am located in the Greater Kansas City Market.  As many of you are seeing, there is an ever growing surplus of foreclosed and short sale homes available.  Additionally, with the credit tightening, FHA has become a more viable option for many current and potential homeowners,both for purchasing and high LTV/CLTV refinances.  … (0 comments)

mo: Hey CHERYL, did you Hear....... - 06/06/08 04:41 PM
You may already know this press stopping news but.....
the other day I started a GROUP for Rain-gals/guys named CHERYL.
If you haven't joined yet, jump in. 
Our membership doubled the first day! 
AND rose again by a 1/3 in a short time.  (I don't have access to the stats at … (2 comments)

mo: St. Charles County, MO. May 2008 Home Sales Update - 06/06/08 10:22 AM
St. Charles County, MO.  May 2008 Home Sales Update
May 2007
Residential Properties:
Sold:    488                                         Days on Market:     75
Condo/Villa:
Sold:      87                                          Days on Market:     72
 
May 2008
Residential Properties:
Sold:    371                                          Days on Market:     84
Condo/Villa:
Sold:      66                                          Days on Market:    121
 
We have seen … (6 comments)

mo: Calling all CHERYL's-- - 06/05/08 09:37 AM
Had to take off the tiara, it was giving me a migraine.  It's not easy being named after a tug boat.
 
I grew up with the story being told that I 'got' my name from the tug boat on the TV show McHales Navy.  The way I remember the story … (10 comments)

mo: Roadside Memorial? - 06/03/08 09:40 AM
I was listening to a discussion on the radio this morning about roadside memorials.  You know, when you're driving down the road or highway and you see a cross with flowers on it by the side of the road...  That's a memorial to the person who died there in an accident.
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mo: MAY SALES UP IN SHELL KNOB, MO - 06/02/08 11:49 AM
Sales were up slightly in Shell Knob, Missouri last month.
 

 Twelve Homes were closed.  Ten were in  Shell Knob, and two in Eagle Rock.  The average sales price climbed to $159,250, which is $16,644 higher than April's average sales of $142,606.
 
 
 
Winter tends to have fewer … (0 comments)

mo: Big Rocks??? Sand??? Maybe Just Maybe..... - 06/02/08 07:31 AM
                                   
We all look at things in different ways.  We each have our perceptions about how we have done our job and those that are our brokers, clients, customers and prospects see them totally different!  Dad burn it, why is it like that I know I did everything … (12 comments)

mo: It's Official! :) - 06/01/08 09:32 PM
I saw on the news this evening that this May is the wettest month EVER in the St. Louis, MO area.   Our normal rain total for the month of May is 4.11 inches.
This May we had 10.89 inches!
So far this year, we've had 29.57 inches of rain!  Unbelievable!  I knew … (7 comments)

mo: 1840 Brick Greek Revival in Lexington, MO - 05/31/08 07:50 PM

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mo: METH BBQ? - 05/31/08 02:12 PM
NEW DANGER DISCLOSED
 
Reviewing the Seller's Disclosure Statement, which is a six page document in Missouri, I always pay attention to the Hazardous Substances portion.  This covers Lead, Asbestos, Mold, Radon and Methampetamine. 
Quite frankly, dealing with substantial middle class sellers, I have yet to see anyone check the Meth … (4 comments)

mo: I'm not going to be Negative; I'm not going to be Negative...... - 05/29/08 10:03 PM
Ok I admit it after reading the negative housing market reports that a couple of local reporters have put out this week I was going to come out with both barrels blazing.  Then I remembered what my grandmother always told me she'd say to me "Now Don you can always get … (13 comments)

mo: Just Sold! - 05/29/08 11:33 AM

2808 Ricky, Foristell, MO  63348 Has Just Been SOLD!!  :)
 •Great for 1st Time Homebuyers!! • 3 bedroom/1 ½ bath  1 ½ story • Newly Rehabbed • New Carpet Throughout • New Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances • Lot is almost 2/3 of an acre! • Subdivision Lake Access
For More Information on Buying or Selling, Please Contact: … (2 comments)

mo: 50 cent TAXI service - 05/27/08 12:57 PM
I am still (in my mind) a newbie so I am always on the outlook for ideas to post about. 
http://www.mtvernonchamber.com/  Here is the link to our little towns chamber news. I am sure that I will learn to do the copy and paste stuff some day.  But for today, I am … (15 comments)

mo: The US Air Force Thunderbirds - 05/25/08 08:18 PM
The US Air Force Thunderbirds, IMHO the best of the best!
The 3600th Air Demonstration Team was declared operational on June 1, 1953, although the team itself had been together and practicing for about 6 weeks prior. At this time the team had no name. There already were the Sky-Blazers, Blue … (20 comments)

mo: St. Charles Area Attractions - 05/24/08 08:19 PM
St. Charles County, MO has some very interesting areas to visit.  So if you are just moving to the area or you are relocating to the area check out these six area attractions you will be glad you did.
St. Charles Area Attractions
      
Augusta Historical Museum
275 Webster … (4 comments)

mo: Hey Mr. & Ms. Negative Media............ - 05/22/08 09:03 PM
The negative media has been talking for to long about the downside of the real estate market.  The negative media has said that the bubble is bursting!  So here's one for you Mr. & Ms. Negative Media, on May 3, 2008 I listed this home in Ballwin, MO.  The first buyer … (35 comments)

mo: Realtor Income Declines Again...... - 05/20/08 09:22 PM
According to a recent NAR survey  Realtor income fell again in 2007.    
"Overall median Realtor income was $42,600 in 2007, down 10.7 percent from  $47,700 in 2006, according to the member survey data. Realtors' median income had also fallen 3.2 percent in 2006 compared to 2004, and fell 5.6 percent … (8 comments)

mo: HOME PICTURE OF THE DAY - 05/20/08 03:59 PM
 

 

Somehow I doubt that  pictures helped  to sell these homes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 This is how the pictures were shown in our    multiple listing.  I have to wonder if they were indicative of the way the agents handled the entire … (5 comments)

mo: Unique mailbox in South St. Charles County, MO.: Mailbox Series - 05/19/08 07:51 PM
 Mike Jones in Tucson, who has been a mentor to me, even though he may not know it, always carries his camera with him and has some very unique photos on his blog.  He says that he is a loan officer but I think that he is more of photographer.  He … (12 comments)

mo: Lee's Summit home for rent only $750 / month! - 05/19/08 05:11 PM
Beautiful home in Lee's Summit for rent for only $750 per month!
Click for more info on this home.
712 SE London Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
2 bedroom townhouse listed for rent by Turn-Key Properties LLC 816-313-8876
Homes for rent    816-313-8876
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mo: 6,000 on line - 05/14/08 01:57 PM
There are over 6,000 members on line right now, has anyone else notice the big spike lately?  Is it because I started posting comments or is it because I almost kept to my schedule of one blog post a week.  As a newbie or born-again-newbie I didn't know I had so … (5 comments)

mo: Guess Who I had Coffee with? - 05/13/08 07:22 PM
This is a long stretch to get a blog story but here goes......
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_313204908.html
 Published November 09, 2007 08:49 pm - MOUNT VERNON, Mo. - When Rudy Giuliani's office called the Lawrence County Republican Committee to drum up support for his presidential campaign stop there next week, it caught some committee … (2 comments)

mo: Who Would Answer This Ad??? - 05/13/08 04:32 PM

HELP WANTED in O'Fallon, MO
No Experience needed
Be your own boss
Let the entrepreneur in you shine
Long Hours (some days 16+ hours)
Work nights, weekends and holidays
Low or no pay
Share your pay with the company
Your competition will be approx. 11,000 other people
Working with realistic … (0 comments)

mo: Hungry? Let's go to AmeriStar Casino in St. Charles, MO. - 05/12/08 04:35 AM

 
 
 
 
Check out the different places to eat at AmeriStar Casino:
47 Port Street Grill  (Inside Ameristar Casino)  
1260 S. Main St.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-940-4471
1-800-325-7777
www.ameristar.com
The menu boast an excellent rack of lamb, grilled fish, great steaks and chops and features a … (7 comments)

mo: Sir You're Through - 05/09/08 09:19 PM
It wasn't Sir are you through?  Oh no it was more like You're THROUGH!
I was out with my wife for dinner tonight at one of our favorite places to eat on a Friday night, The Landmark Buffet at the AmeriStar Casino.  Why here, because the have all you can eat … (16 comments)

mo: Party Lines, Missouri Politics. real estate and politics - 05/08/08 11:14 PM
    Do real estate and politics mix? I don't know, but politics can drastically affect our real estate careers. If you're not paying attention to politics your real estate, and even your real estate career can be devastated!
So what to do? Not everyone is cut out for running for office, not … (0 comments)

mo: A short history of O'Fallon, MO. - 05/08/08 09:12 PM
O'FallonSt. Charles County, Missouri
O'Fallon's history began with Arnold Krekel, a German immigrant, who lived in St. Charles. Krekel founded a German-language newspaper, the St. Charles Democrat, served as a U.S. District Court Judge and Missouri state legislator. In 1854, Judge Krekel granted the North Missouri Railroad permission to build a depot … (6 comments)

mo: Homes for rent Kansas City, MO, Raytown, MO, Grandview, MO, and Olathe, KS - 05/08/08 06:58 PM
Click Here: for more Homes and apartments for rent on our website.
Turn-Key Properties, LLC  
5614 Raytown Road, Raytown MO 64133
Phone 816.313.8876  
turnkeyproperties@sbcglobal.net                                  http://www.turnkeyproperties.org/
Fax 816.313.8877
VACANCIES AS OF 5/7/08
                                                                                                                                               
CLIFF DRIVE AREA - INDIAN MOUND NEIGHBORHOOD
                                                                                                                                               
RENT SPECIAL - 1/2 OFF 1st  & 3rd MONTH'S RENT
4 bdrm/ 1.5 ba/1 car gar House   134 … (0 comments)

mo: New Prices on Two St Louis City Homes - 05/08/08 12:53 PM
I've just secured new list prices on two homes in St louis City!
The first one is 3406 Dunnica Ave.  We are now at $70,000 for this really cute South City Bungalow located just a block from new construction and all the South Grand redevelopment.  For more information, please visit: www.3406DunnicaAve.com
This adorable cottage … (0 comments)

mo: More fun things to do in the St. Louis area with the Kids.... (Part 2) - 05/07/08 09:59 PM
If you are looking for some more fun things to do in the St. Louis area here are six fun things to do with the kids.
6 Area Attractions For Kids
Mid-America Aqua Center
416 Hanley Industrial Ct, Brentwood
314-647-9594
Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm
 
Museum of Transportation
3015 Barrett Station Rd
314-965-7998
Open Daily 9am to 5 … (6 comments)

mo: Six fun things to do in the St. Louis Area with the Kids (Part 1)... - 05/07/08 09:02 PM
If you are looking for some fun things to do in the St. Louis area here are six fun things to do with the kids.
6 Area Attractions For Kids
St Louis Arch
St Louis Riverfront             
314-982-1410
                      Open Daily- 9 am to 6 pm
 
The City Museum
701 North 15th, St Louis    
314-231-2489
Wed-Fri 9 am to … (4 comments)

mo: "Green" Townhome In Tower Grove South Sells! - 05/07/08 08:41 PM
A new construction townhome (3327 Gustine, 63116) was recorded as "SOLD" in the MLS last week.  It's located at the corner of McDonald and Gustine in Tower Grove South, the neighborhood in which I live.  This is exciting, as I have been watching the progress on this one since last autumn … (1 comments)

mo: More Rain...? - 05/07/08 12:31 PM
It looks like the St. Louis, MO area is expecting much more rain in the next 24 hours.  Most of us are supposed to see 2 to 3 inches.  However, some of the area can expect up to 5 inches! 
Is it my imagination, or is this unusual?  In March, we … (4 comments)

mo: THERE'S TURTLES IN THEM THAR HILLS - 05/07/08 11:13 AM
TURTLE CROSSING QUESTION - WHY?
 

 It's springtime in the Ozarks, and one of our many signs of spring are  turtles on the roads.  Scientists can't seem to agree on WHY they cross the road at this time of year.  Probably one of natures strongest drives - food or sex. 
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