University City Home Prices Over the last 12 MonthsPosted: May 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM by Norman PolskyHome prices through out the area are changing month by month in the St Louis area . . .by clicking on following link you will be able to see what home prices are doing not only in University City but in every community in St Louis City and County . . .http://www.coldwellbankerpremier.com/default.cfm/page/marketanalysis/referer/Home Page Market Analysis.htmMost real estate agents can provide you with a more specific analysis of what your home could be worth.Make sure they provide you read more |
Condo Sales Rise; Will Prices Follow?As Reported in the St. Louis Business JournalPosted: May 18, 2013 at 6:16 PM by Michele Carley David Creswell is a young fellow who likes life lively.“I wanted to live downtown, where there’s lots going on,” he said.So, he and his girlfriend Amy are moving into a condo just off Washington Avenue.People like Creswell provide hope in a condo market that’s been stuck in a slump for five years. Prices for single-family homes are generally rising in St. Louis, but the condo price trend is unclear.“The unit sales are strong, but the prices are still flat,” said Bob Bax, broker at Prudential A read more |
The Five Year Rule for Buying a HouseAs Reported on Moneyning websitePosted: May 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM by Michele Carley When I first considered buying a house, my entire family got involved. I have the luck of being related to real estate agents, investors, and other experts that are more than happy to give advice about buying a property — even before you ask.The first thing they asked me was exactly how long I expected to stay in the house. Though I didn’t know the exact amount of time, they wanted to make sure that I’d own the house for at least five years.Why’s that? What’s the five year rule for buying a house? read more |
Buying a Home after Short Sales and ForeclosuresAs Reported in the St. Louis Business JournalPosted: May 18, 2013 at 6:07 PM by Michele Carley Back when the Great Recession began, Cary Schneider lost a wife and a job. Because of that, he lost his house, too.He’s since replaced all three. His is a tale of loss and recovery, both in love and finance.This being a personal finance column, we’ll stick to the money part. Schneider is proof that people can pick themselves up and become homeowners again after foreclosures and short sales.More of that is happening these days. The giant mortgage players — Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal read more |
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