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The
Voges
Team
Margot Vishion 314-841-5125 Peter Vishion
www.mikevoges.com
Becky Scherzer Jay Warnick
Let me be your Knowledge,
ADVANTAGE Experience,
in the market. Dedication,
and Personal Attention
314-753-4842
beck@prustl.com
Beth Kessler Mary McCumber beck.pruadv.com
Closing Coordinator WebsterGrovesHomes.com 314-265-6018
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2007, but 2009 is off to a good start. percent in 2008 from 2007,” Rosen added. “What we have experienced
9889 clayton road • saint louis, missouri 63124 “We have seen an increase in our said. is that just like the old days buyers
314.997.4800 • www.janetmcafee.com have to have a down payment. It
Tax Credit could be as little as 3.5 percent of the
The economic stimulus package sale price for FHA, and they have to
is giving the real market a boost. be credit worthy.”
Qualifying first-time home buyers can Hunt, who owns the mortgage
receive an $8,000 tax credit until Dec. company Equity Solutions, said
31. money is out there, but there’s more
ecky lair , GRI “I think the $8,000 tax credit is scrutiny for a good loan and buyers
Look • Love • Live causing people to stand up and take must jump through hoops.
notice,” Hunt said. He noted that “Do not believe everything that
those who close before April 14 can you read with respect to availability
claim the tax credit on their 2008 tax and ease of financing. Lenders’
Board member Webster Groves Historical Society
Member Missouri Historical Society return. requirements have changed,” said
MA Media/Advertising Not surprising, homes priced for Thornhill.
Kirkwood Historical Society first-time home buyers up to $175,000 Hunt said buyers need to be
are selling the best, followed by homes positioned with a great lender, be
Your Webster/Kirkwood Real Estate Specialist is Right Here!
www.BeckyBlair.Bravehost.com $250,000 to $350,000, Hunt said. pre-approved and understand how
Rosen agreed. lending works in today’s market.
(314) 568-1209
“The price range of $250,000 and
below is selling better than the other Need For Real Estate Agent
price bands, probably because that With today’s market and loan
is the range of the first-time home requirements, the local agents said
buyer and the effect of the $8,000 their services are needed more than
9889 clayton road • saint louis, missouri 63124 • 314.997.4800 • www.janetmcafee.com
tax credit,” Rosen said. “Builders and ever.
condo sales are still lagging behind “The conditions that currently
pre-owned homes.” exist require well-educated agents,”
Thornhill said. “Buyers and sellers
A Buyer’s Market need more education regarding
Whatever the price range, sellers market activity and possibly more
need to be aware that it is a buyer’s effective marketing efforts for sellers.
market. Further, agents need to recognize
Thornhill offered the following people’s stress level and frustration
advice to sellers: and have more patience and time
“Remember the old phrase, ‘You with their clients,” Thornhill said.
never get a second chance at making “If an agent is not constantly
a good first impression,’ fix it up, studying, he can’t be effective in this
paint it. Get your home looking its market,” Hunt added. “Clients expect
best and ready to compete,” Thornhill a lot more of their realtor than they
said. used to.”
“We hear over and over from For the potential home buyer on
buyers that they would not consider the fence, now is a good time to buy.
making an offer on a house that is “Interest rates are the lowest
not in pristine, move-in condition and they’ve been in nearly 30 years.
priced relevant to the market,” said Home prices are down. Sellers are
Rosen. motivated,” Rosen said.
And not only that, but they want “And if you do it right, it’s not a
to feel like they got value for their bad time to sell,” Hunt said.
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2008! money,” Hunt added.
WEBSTER/KIRKWOOD BUYERS AND SELLERS ARE THE BEST!
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des peres/
• Licensed since 1999 • Full Time Agent
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer
interview.
• Top 3% of all Coldwell Banker Gundaker Agents
• Committed to Excellence, Honesty and Intergrity
• satisfied client referrals are the key to
my success.
Kirkwood office Thanks to all my loyal buyers and sellers
who made 2008 my best year ever!
• residential, Estate & Investment
Property services
314-821-5885 “Make your next move with Maureen” • realtor Of The Year
Thank you for your continued support!
314-402-2543 Cell
314-821-5885 Office 314-363-8005 Cell
sarosen@cbgundaker.com 314-821-5885 Office
mbahn@cbgundaker.com tombayerjr@coldwellbanker.com
Marcia Blattner
Your Family’s Best Friend
• Webster Groves Resident
• Full-Time Realtor®
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer
• Outstanding Customer Service
cindy coronado, GrI • Licensed in Missouri and Florida Jacki straub dowell
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer Full-time Professional
• Over 15 years experience Coldwell Banker Lifetime
• Top 3% in the company Thank you to all my loyal Excellence Club
• Long time Kirkwood resident buyers and sellers Lifetime Member, Missouri Million Dollar Club
• Many thanks to my loyal buyers Missouri Multi-Million Dollar Club
and sellers…95% of my business Thank you to all my clients over the
is from your referrals!
314.495.6878 last 25 years…Let’s do it again!
diane Watkins
amy marban • Native st. Louis resident
Life Member Million Dollar Club • Member Maplewood Chamber of Commerce
• Member st. Louis, Missouri and National
Multi-Million Dollar Club
Over 25 Years Professional Experience Kim Hove Sales Associate, RRES Association of realtors
• Marketing and relocation specialist
Amy believes in good, old fashioned personal • Member st. Louis Multiple Listing service
www.KimHove.com • #1 Agent in Des Peres/Kirkwood Office • Will guide you from Contract to Legal Close
service – and the success of her real estate busi-
ness reflects that belief. so when you need the 314-322-1058 cell • Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker gundaker agents
• Full-time real Estate Professional
• Comparative Market Analysis Available
expertise of a professional agent, look no fur- 314-821-5885 office Upon request
ther than her years of experience. Your satisfac- skihove@cbgundaker.com • 2009 Winner Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction • Experienced and skilled Buyer’s & seller’s Agent
tion is and has always been her top priority. • Prompt response Is My Personal Guarantee!
• Marketing and Relocation Specialist
314-440-7380 cell
314-848-0519 cell • Committed to Exceptional Service
314-821-5885 office
314-821-5885 office For all my clients sdiwatki@cbgundaker.com
Des Peres/Kirkwood Office • 314-821-5885
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#1 Agent CompAnywiDe!
over 23 yeArs experienCe
#
1 Individual Agent
Year After Year!
• Top 1% of St. Louis Realtors
Both Listings and Buyer’s Agent
Diane Denny
and team
• Career Sales Volume In Excess
of $292 Million
• Top 6% of All sales Professionals
within the Prudential Real
Estate Network Nationwide
• #1 Agent Companywide
• Consistent winner of the
• Top 1% of All Missouri Agents International Prudential
• Platinum Production Award President's Circle Award
james vogel
Karen Prinster join us for the St. Louis Magazine FIVE STAR:
Best in Client Satisfaction Agent Cindy Barbieri
Broker-Real Estate Associate
Licensed in BOTH Missouri & Illinois SHIFT Book Club St. Louis Post Dispatch Reader’s Choice Nominee
314-677-6000
Your Quality of Life Consultant! Listing Specialists Buyer’s Specialist Let’s drive your deal home!
p.s. I Sell Real Estate Too!!
Matthew
Graves
#1 Team !
in 2008Kirkwood Office
Susan Uxa Wilson
The fruit is ripe for first time buyers.
Pick your home today!
SO L D 2008 St. Louis Post Dispatch
Reader’s Choice Top Agent
www.suewilsonhomes.com
wilson@kw.com mjgraves@kw.com
314-677-6058 314-616-9457
Teri Nicely
Who says it’s a bad time to sell?
Joan Tabash-Curbow Kevin Curbow Kirkwood and Webster are among
Listing Agent Buyer’s Agent Donna Cronin the strongest markets in St. Louis.
314-565-8220 314-565-7868
2008 Recipient Five Start Award, St. Louis Magazine
Co-Author
“Should I Short Sale My Home”
List Short Sale and NoN-Short Sale
Properties
How did Keller Williams become the
#3 Largest Real Estate company
in the nation and the
Jane Spooner Keeping clients current with local
“Thank you for making 2008
my best year yet!”
#1 in Kirkwood?
By partnering with great
Real estate Agents!
314-677-6434 market activity; that’s just smart!
Call for a confidential appointment this week janespooner@kw.com SoLd... Nicely done!
nicely@kw.com
www.CurbowGetsItDone.com Jill Butler dcronin@kw.com
team Leader 314-677-6218
314-677-6356 314-677-6136
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“The Results Lady” real estate experts say that the average
people pay on the offer price is 94 to 96
may settle on $282,000 for the home,
which is within the range of 94%.
• Register to vote at new location.
percent of the asking price. This means By making an offer on a home with And, Don’t Forget To:
if you divide the price you’re planning information gathered in advance, you’ll • Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
on paying by the listed asking price, you be more likely to get your dream home • Defrost freezer-refrigerator (place
should come up with roughly 94 to 96 at your dream price. charcoal to dispel odors).
percent. Therefore, if you’re looking at • Have appliances serviced for mov-
ing.
• Check with moving counselor
• Plan a garage sale.
Betsy
Brueggeman
314-210-4450
www.betsyb.com
Associates Plus
Betty Hensley
Each office individually owned & operated
Experience the Betty’s sales were up by 50% over 2007; and, every real estate transaction she
represented was for past clients or someone referred by a past client. (Think
Difference
what that tells you about customer satisfaction!) With Betty’s firm guidance
and intelligent strategies, each and every one of those Buyers and Sellers
successfully achieved their home sale & purchase goals. Her consistent high
Visit performance, year after year, is an encouraging forecast of Betty’s ability to
lead YOU through any challenge that 2009 may bring.
www.JohnJackson.tv When you’re ready to get on with your plans, choose an ally with a proven
For a reference list of past record of success in any market! Betty’s slogan remains unscathed:
“The Results Lady” real estate experts say that the average
people pay on the offer price is 94 to 96
may settle on $282,000 for the home,
which is within the range of 94%.
• Register to vote at new location.
percent of the asking price. This means By making an offer on a home with And, Don’t Forget To:
if you divide the price you’re planning information gathered in advance, you’ll • Empty freezer; plan use of foods.
on paying by the listed asking price, you be more likely to get your dream home • Defrost freezer-refrigerator (place
should come up with roughly 94 to 96 at your dream price. charcoal to dispel odors).
percent. Therefore, if you’re looking at • Have appliances serviced for mov-
ing.
• Check with moving counselor
• Plan a garage sale.
Betsy
Brueggeman
314-210-4450
www.betsyb.com
Associates Plus
Betty Hensley
Each office individually owned & operated
Experience the Betty’s sales were up by 50% over 2007; and, every real estate transaction she
represented was for past clients or someone referred by a past client. (Think
Difference
what that tells you about customer satisfaction!) With Betty’s firm guidance
and intelligent strategies, each and every one of those Buyers and Sellers
successfully achieved their home sale & purchase goals. Her consistent high
Visit performance, year after year, is an encouraging forecast of Betty’s ability to
lead YOU through any challenge that 2009 may bring.
www.JohnJackson.tv When you’re ready to get on with your plans, choose an ally with a proven
For a reference list of past record of success in any market! Betty’s slogan remains unscathed:
We Can Put
You
Together
Buyers
Patty Heidger
2008?
Not So Great. Want to save
2009? money on your Sellers
Gonna Be Fine! LacLede Gas biLL?
Call us today!
cell - 314-221-8976 Alex Tilford 314-640-0777
office - 314-965-3030 AdAm Tilford 314-452-7439 314-965-3030
Brian rohlfing
DENNIS DOWELL Real Estate Professional 973-5985
• Full Time Professional
• Member of Local, State & National since 1989! nancy Bloemke-
Association of Realtors rohlfing
• Life Long Area Resident 341-3365
• Knowledgeable, Experienced, Fun to Consistently ranked in the
Work With
• Recipient of Environmental & Mr. Fix-It
Top 1% of the 3,000 agents
Award Past Five Years with Coldwell Banker Gundaker
• Member Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce
Buying or Selling?
Make it a “Dowell House”
314-210-3849 314-835-3809
314-965-3030
DDowell@cbgundaker.com Visit my website www.carolebernsen.com 314-965-3030 314-965-3030
SunSet HillS/CreStwood
cindy campbell-parsons marlene j. crabtree sandy doKaj, Gri, rres jill Griffard
Come Join our Marketing Specialist
“Serving you with
Serving you in both Missouri & Illinois.
When you think of Real Estate, please
Selling ST. lOuiS One YArd AT A Time whether You’re Buying or Selling…
Team! think of me! It would be an honor for MuLti-MiLLiOn DOLLAR pRODuCER “i’ll handle the Details”
dedication and integrity!” CRESTWOOD RESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS
me to represent you! Please refer me to
your family and friends. visit my website: www.sandydokaj.com
call suzi for details 314-705-1123 DIRECT 314-809-0713 DIRECT 314-306-1960 DIRECT 314-565-5975 DIRECT
ccampars@cbgundaker.com mcrabtre@cbgundaker.com ssadokaj@cbgundaker.com sjigriff@cbgundaker.com
betty jean Kofron moniKa lovera, rres joe mattUs terry meystriK, Gri linda radcliffe
Real Estate is my only buisness. SERviCE with A A home is often a family’s most significant
Multi Million Dollar Agent pERSOnAL tOuCh! 26 Years of Satisfied Customers!
asset. When it comes to BuYinG OR
Call Betty Jean for that personal touch! SellinG, protect your investment by
Specializing in Thanks to all who made 2008 great!
Lindbergh School District My #1 Priority is YOU. entrusting its sale to a professional.
I love referrals!
314-378-7653 DIRECT 314-616-8817 DIRECT 314-922-4640 DIRECT 314-374-8374 DIRECT 314-517-3090 DIRECT
sbkofro@cbgundaker.com smlover@cbgundaker.com sjomattu@cbgundaker.com mystrk@yahoo.com sliradcl@cbgundaker.com
bonnie riverdahl, Gri linda sloss-Whitman sUe e. Williams, e-pro, rres nada Winston
BECAuSE SERviCE iS MORE thAn A wORD!
More than 16 years experience
Webster resident since ’92
WHEN EXPERIENCE COUNTS,
Combining State of the Art Technology
with Old Fashioned Hard Work For an A+ in Real Estate, call. Suzi Mattus
RESULTS YOU CAN COUNT ON! A Full Time Realtor • Top Listing & Sales Agent I’LL dO ALL YOUR HOMEWORk! Branch Manager
Specializing in the Central Corridor - Webster,
Life-long Area Resident • You Come First! 314-843-7200 DIRECT
Crestwood and more.
314-981-0516 DIRECT 314-471-5429 DIRECT 314-629-5980 DIRECT 314-276-6202 DIRECT 314-968-1333 OFFICE
briverdahl@yahoo.com slsloss@cbgundaker.com suewilliams@cbgundaker.com snwinst@cbgundaker.com smmattu@cbgundaker.com
314-843-7200 • 314-968-1333
3828 S. Lindbergh, Suite 101 • St. Louis, MO 63127
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Information for this listing compiled by Susan Schiff, RE/MAX Associates Plus. To see a
complete list of “What Homes Sold For,” visit www.timesnewspapers.com and click on “Real
Estate” in the navigation bar at the top.
*MLS information from third parties; not verified. The Kirkwood and Webster Groves school
districts include all or part of the following communities: Des Peres, Glendale, Kirkwood,
Oakland, Rock Hill, Shrewsbury, Warson Woods and Webster Groves.
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SOLD
SOLD FAST SOLD
Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600
www.prudentialalliance.com