St. Louis listings

$8000 tax credit on St. Louis homes ends December 1, 2009

Posted by Russell Nolting on August 11, 2009 // 0 Comments

Attention first-time homebuyers:  Do you realize that the $8000 ObamaGift expires on December 1, 2009?

You must CLOSE on your first home on or before November 30, 2009.  So you need to have it under contract no later than November 1.  That’s less than 3 months away!

Sure, maybe the credit will be extended.  But maybe it won’t.  Do you want to miss this gift?  When was the last time someone plunked 8 grand down on your desk?

If you want to search for your next home, please visit my St Louis home listing resource.  Or, give me a call at 314 267 2636.

Category : first time home buyer tax credit &First Time Homebuyers in St. Louis &Home Buyer and Seller Tips

Myths about short sales in St. Louis.

Posted by Russell Nolting on July 24, 2009 // 0 Comments

If you currently are in a situation where you must sell your home and you owe more on your home than what it is worth to sell, a short sale can be a very good solution to your problem. Many myths have evolved over time, but understanding the reality is a way to help yourself. Seven short sale myths are:

1. Short sales are impossible and never get approved. It is true that short sales are more difficult but they are not impossible. A Certified Distressed Property Expert has extensive training to help homeowners in distress.
2. Banks Don’t Accept Short Sales. In reality, banks are doing whatever they can to avoid a foreclosure.
3. You must be behind on your mortgage to negotiate a short sale. Many lenders today focus on verifiable hardship, monthly cash flow shortfall and insolvency – not just people in default.
4. Buyers Avoid Short Sales. Many agents report that buyers call them looking for short sales. Short sales are becoming synonymous with a “good deal”, specifically with international buyers.
5. Listing your home as a short sale is embarrassing. Recent estimates state that 1 out of 5 homeowners in the U.S. is in this situation. You are not alone!
6. Banks prefer to foreclose. Banks do NOT want to foreclose. Banks, investors and the federal government have all publicly stated that if a person qualifies for a short sale, then the deal needs to be considered.
7. There is not enough time to negotiate a short sale before my foreclosure. Many lenders today will stall a foreclosure up to the final day of the process, with a legitimate contract.

For more information about short sales go to About website.

Also, search for short sales on my free St. Louis home listing resource.  I can be reached at 314-267-2636.

Category : Foreclosure &Home Buyer and Seller Tips &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &Short Sales in St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Sales Statistics

JUST SOLD in Creve Coeur, MO. 23 Broadview Farm Road, 63141

Posted by Russell Nolting on July 16, 2009 // 0 Comments

23 Broadview Farm Road/Creve Coeur

It didn’t take us very long to sell this Creve Coeur house.  We put it on the market in late spring and have received 2 offers.  We rejected the first because it wasn’t high enough.  Last week we accepted an offer that was much better.

The home is well located in West St Louis County at Conway Road and Mason Road.  It is in the popular Mason Ridge Elementary section of Parkway Central School District.

We were listed for for $739,000, and received an offer very close to full price.

Our internet marketing plan enables us to sell our homes quicker than the typical broker.  Realtors are not all created equally.  We use different tools.  And because most of the tools are expensive, past success enables some of us to have better tools than our competitors.  Consider the following Virtual Tour:  http://www.23BroadviewFarm.com.  We use virtual tours for our properties because studies show that the public looks at them!  The National Association of Realtors has done the research.

We also syndicate all of our listings to more than a 100 websites all over the internet.  These sites drive traffic to our websites and create appointments.  Appointments result in offers.  And offers, contracts.

If you’d like to discuss how we can sell your home (quickly), call me at 314-267-2636.

Category : creve coeur &Mason Ridge Elementary &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Sales Statistics

St. Louis Metro Home for Sale: 23 Broadview Farm Road, Creve Coeur, 63131

Posted by Russell Nolting on June 25, 2009 // 0 Comments

23 Broadview Farm Road/Creve Coeur

Category : creve coeur &Mason Ridge Elementary &Moving to/from St. Louis &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Buyers

New Listing in Mason Valley subdivision, 63131 — 1608 Foxleigh Court

Posted by Russell Nolting on April 11, 2009 // 0 Comments

1608 Foxleigh Court, Town and Country, MO 63131

Mason Valley 2 story with many updates. Mason Ridge School/Pkwy West. 5 br(4 up/1 down), 3.5 baths (1 full down). Hardwoods,new fixtures, plantation shutters,built-in bookcases,Anderson Casement,Vaulted ceilings,large rooms,sunroom with 3 banks of windows overlooking just under an acre of irrigated yard. Master suite renovated with gorgeous bath (double onyx sinks, nickel fixtures,cherry vanity,porcelin floor, custom tiles) huge closet,sitting room. Extra large kitchen,oversized island,maple cabs (undercab lighting),hardwood,Kohler,Moen,bay window,double oven,crown molding. Main floor laundry.Updated powder room.Office with Plantation shutters. Updated 2nd floor hall bath w adult height cherry cabs,new fixtures. Whole house fan.New bsmnt finish with bedroom suite-egress window with steps to yard-and large full bath. French doors to bright office. Rec/TV room. Lots of storage. Zoned Heating/AC. Basketball Crt. Ext lights. Ample parking.  $509,000.  Call Russell Nolting for more information.  Or visit our St. Louis Listings website.

Category : Mason Ridge Elementary &Mason Valley &Moving to/from St. Louis &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &Relocation to St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Sales Statistics

New Listing in Creve Coeur, MO

Posted by Russell Nolting on April 7, 2009 // 0 Comments

23 Broadview Farms Road Creve Coeur, MO 63141

23 Broadview Farms Road is one of most desirable homes in Broadview Farms with acres of woods, stocked fishing pond and the peaceful bells of Priory. This spacious 5+ bedroom has 6 bathrooms, open floor plan, 3 fireplaces and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. L/R has step-down for second seating area or g/piano. Large updated kitchen with island, gas cooktop (Dacor), SS appliances, sky lights and wood cabinets. VERY PRIVATE M/F MASTER RETREAT with french doors,study with fireplace and large master bath with double sinks, whirlpool tub, sauna, separate shower and walk-in closet. This home has exceptionally well-planned spaces for everyone in the family. Parking for 6 cars. Sunny walk-out basement with kitchen, counter seating, hobby/office, fireplace, 6th bedroom and full bath. Ideal situation for live-in help or family member. In-ground sprinklers, surrround sound, C/VAC, new driveway and patio, 30 year roof, new gutters. EXCELLENT CONDITION. Half-acre lot backs to woods Priory. Pet-free home.

You can search for more St. Louis Home Listings on our website.

Or Call Russell at 314-267-2636.

Last week’s open houses.

Category : creve coeur &Mason Ridge Elementary &Moving to/from St. Louis &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &Relocation to St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Sales Statistics

St. Louis County Open Houses for Sunday, April 5, 2009

Posted by Russell Nolting on April 4, 2009 // 0 Comments

23 Broadview Farms Open 1 to 3pm
2469 Clarjon Open 12:30 to 2pm
52 High Valley Open 2:30 to 4pm

Thanks, Russell  

P.S.  For a great search engine for St. Louis Listings, visit SearchHomesStLouis.com.

Category : Des Peres, MO &Home Buyer and Seller Tips &Moving to/from St. Louis &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &Relocation to St. Louis &St. Louis Real Estate Buyers &Westbury Manor in Chesterfield

Some Current St. Louis Listings

Posted by Russell Nolting on February 27, 2009 // 0 Comments

For more information, visit your St. Louis Home Guide.  Or call Russell Nolting at 314-267-2636.

A few Des Peres Road Listings can be found here.

Category : Chesterfield, MO &Des Peres, MO &First Time Homebuyers in St. Louis &Kirkwood, MO &Moving to/from St. Louis &Real Estate Sales in St. Louis &Relocation to St. Louis

St. Louis MLS market snapshot

Posted by Russell Nolting on January 5, 2009 // 0 Comments

I’ve added a new widget to my blog.  At left you will see a box entitled MLS market snapshot.  You can use this box to set up a monthly update as to your home’s value.  This update will be delivered to your email inbox every month. 

In addition, you can also set up a basic search of available properties for purchase. 

Buyers, If you’d like Nolting Real Estate’s assistance on your home search, let us personally search for a St. Louis home that matches your criteria, for free and without obligation.

OR

Sellers, let us do a quick “Comparative Market Analysis” for you, for free, and with no obligation. Also known as a CMA, this analysis compares your St. Louis home to others that are currently on the market and to those that have recently sold. 

Category : St. Louis Real Estate Buyers &St. Louis Real Estate Sales Statistics