CLOSED: #2824 Essex St in St. Charles

7 years ago, I sold a young married couple the perfect starter home for $130,000...

At the time, 2824 Essex was cute, clean, move-in ready, and the ideal place to start a family and a life together!  Today, just 7 years later and after very few renovations done, we closed it for a whopping $180,000.  That, my friends, is the power of a smart starter home purchase combined with careful preparation and diligent sale strategy. That is also what I mean by making real estate work for you by building an equity nest egg. YES.  

I am not going to lie, today was incredibly bittersweet for me.  Due to COVID19, my Sellers closed escrow electronically and I obviously was not able to attend. *sigh* Selfishly, closing  is always my favorite day of a transaction so it was a tough pill to swallow, but safety is imperative.

To the awesome W family- CONGRATULATIONS! I am taking a raincheck for a future in-person celebration of this sale!  I am so, SO happy for your family and am humbled by your trust and friendship.  High five, Team Essex!

In St. Louis and contemplating a future move?  We are living in interesting times with constantly-shifting market conditions due to the spread of COVID19 interrupting one of the most frenzied low-inventory markets I have ever experienced.  I have been thrilled by the amount of calls, texts, and emails I have received over the last week to pick my brain on what I am seeing and hearing in the trenches. Have questions about the Corona Virus' impact on the housing market?  Let's connect!  Knowledge is POWER, friends.

Under Contract: 1112 Arbor Creek, Unit 2D in 63122

Yesterday was an eventful day of showings, contracts, and negotiation for my Sellers...

Thanks to serious strategic market planning and preparation with my clients, Arbor Creek sold with multiple offers late last night.  Congratulations, Team Arbor Creek!  

I have confessed numerous occasions on the blog that the relationships I forge with my clients (and their families) are the most rewarding aspect of my job, by far.  This deal holds a special little place in my heart, however, as I sold my client this unit as a starter home just a few years ago.  What a terrific buy it has turned out to be!  A couple years later, she walks away with a whopping 30% of growth appreciation equity, a down payment on the brand new house of her dreams.  YES, YES, YES!!

Above all else, I want to ensure that all of my Buyers make a wise investment.  This is the best case scenario, indeed. S- I am so happy for you and even more so... I am so excited for your brand new start with P.  Warms my heart. Happy for you guys! 💓

Cheers to you Team Arbor on a wildly successful sale and THANK YOU for trusting me to play such an instrumental role.  We close escrow in July!

In St. Louis and considering a move in 2019? Don't wait.  The market is red hot right now!  Have a friend who is looking for an agent?  I proudly base my business on direct referrals and wear my past client reviews like a badge of honor.  Let’s connect...

Under Contract: #650 Starlet Drive in 63031.

Even though it is only February, the swift Spring market pace is in full swing, St. Louis! If a property comes on the market properly priced and prepared, it sells within hours. My 1st time home buyer clients were quick on the draw of this adorable move-in ready ranch...

... and their urgency paid off.  Starlet hit the MLS at lunch time, we toured it by dinner time, we wrote a contract by bedtime, and over a half dozen Buyer appointments had to be cancelled by the morning as we beat them to the party! Time is of the essence friends. Hire a proactive Realtor!

#650 Starlet Drive closes escrow in April. A warm thank you and congratulations, J and A, on your big purchase!  As I have said before, I am a HUGE advocate of young people trading in rent for a mortgage.  Rent or buy?  The numbers don't lie! Buying is the best and only way to begin to build a financial nest egg.  Period.

In St. Louis and considering a move in 2019? The time to start planning is now! Have a friend who is looking for an agent?  I proudly base my business on direct referrals and wear my past client reviews like a badge of honor.  Let’s connect...

Rent or Buy? The numbers don't lie!

Rent or buy?

Numbers don't lie, friends.

We bought our 1st house at 22 and 26 at the urging of my (real estate investor) father and it was probably the best financial decision that we ever made! 🏡💰 We made 47k profit (more than we COLLECTIVELY made per year at the time) in addition to a little payment equity in only 6.5 years. We benefited from tax breaks and instant equity thanks to a strategic and smart buy, which ultimately set us up for a more financially healthy future.

THE FACTS: You are either building your landlord’s nest egg and financial future or your own. Stop making your landlord rich by putting equity in their pocket and pay yourself!  You don't have to wait until you can afford your forever home or the PERFECT house on the PERFECT street.  Be smart and start building wealth now!  Work your way up to that home, step by step.  It works!

In St. Louis?  I would love to help!  Let's connect:

CLOSED: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

Hannover closed escrow today and there are big plans ahead for this cute 1914 South County brick bungalow foreclosure! A sincere congratulations and THANK YOU to my investor Buyers, the C family! 🍾🏡🎉

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

Under Contract: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

My client just contracted this handsome South County traditional brick bungalow foreclosure, circa 1914...

Isn't it cute?  It is clean as a whistle and boasts over 1600 sq ft of goodies, including the stunning 100+ year old original woodwork in UNTOUCHED pristine condition.  This beauty closes escrow in 2 short weeks and what an awesome buy my client got!  

A sincere congratulations and THANK you to the C family for their business, and to the wonderful Z family for their client referral. 💓  I truly appreciate your confidence and trust!

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

How Soon Can I Sell My House After Purchase?

Buyer’s remorse, unexpected relocation, divorce? A solid rule of thumb for a quick turnover:

If you are contemplating a 2018 move, Sellers... the market is still in your favor as we still experience low inventory in many areas.  This makes quick turnover incredibly realistic in most area zip codes. Let's connect and strategize!

Thank you for the blog shout-out, WBUH of St. Louis!

I adore the St. Louis real estate community and as blogging has grown in popularity, I have had the unique opportunity to share with many other skilled local professionals also passionate about providing the public with valuable information.

A dear client of mine recently stumbled upon this local blog post and I felt compelled to share.  Thank you for the "CDN and the City" blog shout-out, We Buy Ugly Houses of St. Louis Blog...

The St. Louis blogging community is not only over overflowing with local expertise, but is also incredibly warm and reciprocal.  I appreciate your shout-out and am honored to be in the company of other folks so dedicated to keeping St. Louis "in the know".  Thank you!

Read the full post and connect with the other local real estate bloggers HERE.

UNDER CONTRACT: #3028 Cherokee Lane in Saint Charles

It was a terrific weekend for my Sellers...

My fabulous new listing on Cherokee sold in the very 1st weekend on market and closes escrow quickly, in a couple of weeks!  I just knew that it would!  Pair an amazingly swift St. Louis Seller's Market with a beautiful family home that has been loved for over 30 years and Buyers were excited!  This wonderful family worked hand-in-hand with me through preparation and careful timing/marketing strategy and it paid off big time!  

2017 has been an UNBELIEVABLE year for Sellers in St. Louis.  My clients who have taken advantage of the current inventory demand have truly benefited.  As an agent, there is nothing more gratifying than delivering a clean and profitable well-written cash contract to my clients.  This weekend was no exception!  

Congratulations, fabulous S family!  I realize that this transaction is slightly bittersweet and I am humbled by and so appreciative of your trust.  I can't wait to to celebrate with you in a few short weeks at the closing table.  Yippee!

JUST LISTED: #3028 Cherokee Lane in Saint Charles

Just listed in St. Charles! #3028 Cherokee Lane has been loved and it shows...

This property is also an incredible sweat-equity/investment opportunity in one of the most desirable and popular St. Charles neighborhoods, being offered "as-is" and well below the current market value.  Bring your Pinterest board and make it your own!

This tidy property boasts almost 1,500 square feet, a full unfinished basement brimming with possibility...

... a lush park-like backyard... 

... and an incredible location just minutes from historic Downtown St. Charles, Jaycee Park, and Lindenwood!

What this home lacks in updates, it most definitely makes up for in 30+ years of proactive maintenance by this owner. Spotless!

Home features:

A sunny formal living room...

A sizable eat-in kitchen with cabinet space galore and a nice open layout... 

A sizable family room with a gas fireplace and newer slider to the deck/backyard ...

Isn't the yard lovely?  

This property also has 3 sizable main floor bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a Master Suite... 

Heading downstairs, the tidy basement boasts oodles of storage space...

This property has one of the prettiest yards in the neighborhood, shaded by mature trees and adorned with mature landscaping...

Complete with an airy floor plan, a 2 car garage, and attractive curb appeal in a well-maintained neighborhood...… 

... this cutie is just begging for your creative eye, sweat-equity, and finishing touches. 

This property is NOT bank-owned but being offered by the Seller "as-is", well below the neighborhood market value at $149,900. 

Showings begin on Saturday, 8/19.   

See the full listing HERE or contact me for a private showing.

Under Contract, x3!

The theme of my past 48 hours?

Negotiation, and a lot of it!  Swift Spring Market fun, indeed.  I have three happy clients this weekend, one Seller and two Buyers!  All three properties close escrow in June.

If in St. Louis and considering a move?  The 2017 market is hot and profitable for both Buyers and Sellers! Let's connect, and make it happen for you and your family...

Just Listed: 3215 Janton in St. Charles

Attention Investors- Wow!

With a little TLC, #3215 Janton Lane would be an AMAZING investment opportunity as it has oodles of potential! This adorable ranch features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, beautiful original hardwood floors just waiting to be unveiled, a spacious DRY full basement screaming to be finished to double the home's living space, and a GORGEOUS fully-fenced flat lot with plenty of privacy and numerous mature trees. 

This property sits in a well-kept and popular residential St. Charles neighborhood, within walking distance to schools and parks. This diamond in the rough is a fabulous investment opportunity for those who are handy!  

This property is NOT bank-owned but being offered by the Seller 100% as-is, in current condition for $74,900. No repairs, warranties, disclosures, credits, or inspections will be provided by the Seller.

Call me at 314.452.7675 for more information or see full MLS listing HERE.