Multiple Offers Back in Vogue? Everybody Wants, What Everybody Wants!!!

Well it really is Spring in St. Louis MO real estate market! I have been busy with Buyer activity since the return from the Atlanta, GA area.

As is typical in Spring, Buyers are out & about. Two of my educated & qualified Buyers I am working with, in the same day, looked at property they wanted to buy and both were turn away with competition getting the property. Both were under contract prior to our showings. Unfortunately, it wasn't updated in the system yet. It has been some time since I have experienced this. Although, the best & well-priced properties will always sell. One was a one day on the market, value price and opportunity in an desirable area with multiple offers. The other was one that was on the market for over 200 days and must have turned on the Universal Magnetism. It is very interesting how that seems to occur.

The rule is "Everybody Wants what Everybody Wants!" Quoted from Barbara Corcoran. It is so True! So this is encouraging in our market for Sellers. Create what everyone wants or wait & eventually someone will make you an offer! With a caveat, the carrying costs & offer may not be pretty if the property isn't. Buyers need to be alert and not rest on the Buyers market. Remember, it isn't closed until it is closed, so may decide to stay in touch. We can make dreams and goals happen!

Planned Communities in St. Louis MO and Atlanta GA

Enjoying a wonderful visit in the Atlanta Georgia area.

Specifically we are enjoying Vickery Park in Cummings, Georgia. It is a suburb northeast of Atlanta. The community is designed with wide variety of classic historic exteriors and modern top notch interiors. None of the homes look alike, all have great connections to outdoors spaces with porches, terraces, balconies, patios, loaded with natural stone features and lush landscaping. The homes meet needs for many types of property owners with townhomes, attached homes, single family and loft styles. The entry area has a wonderful shopping and restaurant delights. The walking neighborhood amentities include ponds, saline pool, tennis courts, offers minimal lot lines and spacious common areas. In additon, the community is adjacent to grounds of the elementary school. It is charming beyond words. Most people have golf carts to buzz round the neighborhood. It is like living in a resort village. Truly amazing!

In the St. Louis Area we have St. Charles New Town built with the same lifestyle in mind. Though one of the hottest markets for some time, looks like the slowing market is also impacting the continued growth rate. The future green development Fox Run in Eureka is expected to offer a similar historic style with the golf course as the centerpiece. The St. Louis market has pockets of great green building going on everywhere! The loft market and downtown are exploding with property development. With St. Louis being a city of so many community areas, it has been challenging to control effectively the expanding and contracting of neighborhoods to meet all the needs of the property owners. I hope we see more areas like these and perhaps may sustain a better way of living sharing spaces while, creating community. Please send me links to green and planned unit developments to highlight! Bringing the past, presnt and future together can be done. Wonderful to see so many people working on the vision together with Economic Development, Home Builders Association Green Builders and Realtors. I want to see the BallPark Village project be the diamond of downtown St. Louis! For those with the connections... I am passionate about that mission!

Dreamspark FREE Microsoft Software

Want a deal?!? Check out this Dreamspark software opportunity. link http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/feb08/02-18GSDPR.mspx
For select educational purposes of course.

Big ticket full version software now FREE, as of February 18th, yes FREEEEEE, not reduced prices. As a parent of a student with an ID provided, we downloaded about $500 retail website tools. You can download multiple copies, as backups for your use. We can get creative with his www.Fazanas.com website and www.HotStLouisHomes.com to learn creation of websites using Web Expressions.

Thank you Bill Gates! Some people have expressed the opinion that students are growing up with freeware so feel a diminishing need for the big brother Microsoft. Now they are showing a kinder gentler persuasion technique. Isn't that what they used to say drug dealers did back in the day? Nevertheless, while working within the pc world system, it is appreciated to have an opportunity to utilize the common tools for free. College life costs enough!

What about competion Google pages, Apps, gblogs, etc... this internet web world is zooming! Very cool too! Tough to keep up with the learning curve. The ever increasing speed of evolution is beyond my comprehension. But I am enjoying the ride!

Rates Mid 5s Now!

Rates expected to go down, so at mid fives... fed lowered by .75, consumer rates sprung up. Market up rates down and home equity rates down. It can be confusing but still all good!

Today consumer rates down to mid fives again. Get locked quick if you are in the market. Keep you money in your pocket! Remember rates change constantly. Good Luck!

MATCH DAY FAQs St. Louis, MO! Wash U and SLU Welcomes YOU! Jane Gallagher does too!

Welcome to St. Louis MO! Great properties in the home, condo and loft markets! Our market has everything Buyers need. I love to welcome people to St. Louis and help them toward their SOLD goals, so they can move on to help the world in their own way.

Depending on your affiliation, can get great financing options through Physician Programs, WUSTL or SLU school targetted areas, or even MHDC and Beyond Housing. You need to see what fits your needs and there will be competition in the Buyers market. The homes can fit your needs for 1 year - infinite years of enjoyment. Let me help you find the right spot and created the right strategy to get your home bought and sold when timing is right!

In my experience the big questions to know and answer are listed below.

Buyers and Sellers need to be aware BIGGEST items are...

How fast can I get to where I live from school or hospital or lab or work?
Can I walk?
How far is the drive?
Does Metrolink take me where I need to go?
What about parking? Secure? Parking lot? Garage?
I don't want to have to fix anything!
I am going to be crazy BUSY!
Is there storage?
Can I have a roomate?
Will it work fo rmy spouse, kids, pets?
Can I afford it?
Is it a wise investment?
Can I trust you? YES! I am happy to provide references to Home Buyers and Sellers who wish to connect with the match day future St. Louis, Missouri area residents! I have references from smart MDs, PHds, Atty, and Research Professionals.

My Mission is ... Living & Working by the Golden Rule! Call any time!
Cell 314-629-6929 or
Special Agent 877-USA-0007

Webster Groves, Statesmen Basketball Missouri State Champions!

Congratulations St. Louis Metro Area Webster Groves High School & Statesmen Basketball Missouri State Champions!

http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/sportszone/sportszone.php?sectionid=2308