GROWING, GROWING, GROWING . . .
ST CHARLES COUNTY is and has been growing quickly. Several major corporations have moved their facilities to ST CHARLES COUNTY which has helped spur the growth and provided more affordable housing for their employees. There are 3 bridges that span the Missouri River and connect St. Louis County with St. Charles County. The opening of the Page Avenue Extension has helped alleviate some of the congestion on both Highway 40 and Highway 70.
The housing market in St. Charles County remains strong. Housing is newer and more affordable than homes in the West St. Louis County area.
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2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
| # Homes Sold |
5439 |
4516 |
4444 |
| Days on Market |
58 |
67 |
80 |
| Average Sales Price |
$210,171 |
$220,992 |
$225,233 |
If thinking of selling, it is so important to price right and get your home in the best condition possible. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN and DECLUTTER! Remove wallpaper, paint and replace carpet if needed. You will see a return on your investment.
If thinking of buying and you want a deal, look at the home that have been sitting on the market for awhile. Homes new on the market that are priced well and are in excellent condition will sell quickly and for at or close to list price. Those homes that need some work and are not priced well and are sitting on the market will be your buy.
When both buyers and agents see days on the market that are atypical, their first reaction is "What Is Wrong With the Property?".
CITY OF ST. CHARLES
St. Charles Missouri is the second largest city in th St. Louis Metropolitan area and it has a proud past and a promising future! The City of St. Charles is a charming, historic town that plays host to over 1.5 million visitors each year. St. Charles was the organization point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804 and was Missouri's first state capitol. Today, it serves as the county seat for the fastest growing county in Missouri.
St. Charles is located just minutes from Lambert-St. Louis Airport and is about a 30 minute commute to downtown St. Louis via Interstate 70.
CITY OF ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT
Within the boundaries of St. Charles High School, a total of 306 homes sold in 2007 with an average sales price of $170,455 and average days on market of 71.
Within the boundaries of St. Charles West High School, a total of 151 homes sold in 2007 with an average sales price of $214,898 and average days on market of 76.
In Orchard Farm School District, 72 homes sold in 2007 with an average sales price of $232,199 and Average Days on Market of 104.
  St. Peters is a dynamic, progressive and growing community located in St. Charles County along Interstate 70, approximately 30 minutes west of downtown St. Louis. St. Peters is the 7th fasted growing city in Missouri, with a population approaching 57,000! The City of St. Peters has over 19 parks covering 580 acres, an 18 hole golf course, 9 miles of pedestrian trails, a Community and Arts Center, the Senior Center and the incredible RECPLEX -- the 124,000 square foot indoor recreation center. Mid-Rivers Mall is also located in St. Peters. Children living in St. Peters would attend schools either in the ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT, the FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT, or the FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT. In 2006, the housing market in St. Peters was booming with 969 homes sold and an average sales price of $184,530! O'Fallon -- nearly 29 square miles and a population of over 65,000! It is the center of Missouri's fastest growing county and has ideal access to both Intersate 64 to the south and Interstate 70 to the north. O'Fallon is home to over 130 local industries, including Citigroup, MasterCard International, Nordyne Inc. MEMC Electronics, True Fitness Technology, just to name a few! Children living in O'Fallon would attend school in one of three excellent school districts: FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
WENTZVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT In O'Fallon in 2007, there were a total of 1110 reported home sales with an average sales price of $226,143 (up just slightly over 2006) and average of 83 days on the market.
Cosmetic Improvements >Lighting Up the Sale
Lighting is an important factor to take into account when you are selling your home. Natural and artificial lighting can create a mood that buyers notice when they walk into your home, so don't overlook this significant factor which can favorably influence a potential buyer.
Before your house is shown, walk through each room with an eye to creating a pleasant ambiance through lighting. Accentuate the natural light by keeping curtains open and windows sparkling clean. Arrange your furniture to take advantage of the best view. You may want to install indirect lighting to highlight a vaulted ceiling or to draw attention to indoor plants. Dimmer switches can create simple and inexpensive lighting appeal. Place a lamp and table arrangement in a dark alcove or corner to brighten up the area.
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Who is "Freddie Mac", and why is he a big name in real estate?
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"Freddie Mac" is the nickname for FHLMC, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, which buys mortgages from lending agencies, thus allowing lenders to continually replenish funds for new mortgage loans. |
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