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Back to School Tax Free Weekend Friday Saturday and Sunday

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

This weekend, the first weekend in August, Missouri celebrates a back to school sales tax holiday.  Items that qualify are The sales tax exemption is limited to: Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase Computer software – taxable value of $350 [...]

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$8000 Tax Credit Program Coming to An End.

August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

As of December 1st 2009, this program is history. If you are thinking about buying a home, get off your tail feathers and contact your Lender or Realtor today to see where you really stand. The loan needs to be closed by the end of November. I personally would like to see this program extended. [...]

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How to find a Home Inspector

July 17th, 2009 · Comments Off · Uncategorized

One way to find a home inspector is by looking at the various home inspection organization websites. Here is a list of some of the most popular home inspection organizations. These organizations serve as badges of credibility, host training programs, and provide informational resources to the public as well as their members. American Society of [...]

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Housing statistics by school district for June 2009

July 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Area # of listings Days on Market Average Selling Price Downtown 277 214 $226,797 Central East 873 184 $165,692 South 1623 137 $154,049 Central West 688 142 $383,793 North 522 187 $88,922 Jennings 179 139 $59,941 Riverview Gardens 379 131 $76,550 Hazelwood East 336 171 $112,245 Hazelwood Central 576 144 $174,731 Hazelwood West 385 154 [...]

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Housing Statistics by County

July 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

St Louis City, number of listings 3965, Days on Market 201, average listing price $212,672.13 St Louis County, number of listings 10941, Days on Market  245, average listing price  $550,383.88 St Charles County, number of listings 4911, Days on Market 267, average listing price $506,425.38 Jefferson County, number of listings 3347, Days on Market  296, [...]

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Seven Questions for Interviewing Real Estate Agents

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

1. What are your company’s resources, support staff and network affiliation? 2. What is your company’s history and track record in helping buyers? (ex: How many buyers did your company serve last year?) 3. What checklists and systems does the agent have to help you, the buyer, stay on track? 4. Does the agent have [...]

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Smart Decision Steps When Looking to Buy a Home

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Step 1. Look at the pros and cons of renting vs. buying to decide if there are enough benefits for your individual desires to buy. Look at your goals, timetables and desired lifestyle. Step 2. Select a professional real estate agent to help you with information, knowledge and a road map through the maze. Step [...]

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Sunday July 5th Open House Kirkwood / Webster Groves

July 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Homes that will be open for display Sunday July 5th 1045 Glenbrook Ave Glendale 63122 $219,900 Sunday 1-3:00PM 12001 Berkley Manor Dr Des Peres 63131 $445,000 Sun 2:00-4:00 550 Twin Fawn  Frontenac 63131 $1,849,000 Sunday 1-3 408 Larkhill Ct Webster Groves 63119 $249,900   Sunday 1-3pm 7408 Lansdowne Ave Shrewsbury 63119 $259,900 Sunday 2-4 453 Jackson Rd Webster [...]

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Student Loans – Income based Repayment Plans

July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Income Based Repayment (IBR) is a new repayment plan for the major types of federal loans made to students. Under IBR, your required monthly payment is capped at an amount that is intended to be affordable based on your income and family size. Any Stafford, Grad PLUS or Consolidation loan made under either the Direct [...]

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Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized

If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 – 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiveness income. Normally, debt forgiveness results in taxable income. However, under the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, you may be able to exclude up to [...]

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