4 Bedroom in Arnold, Mo. Near Defense Mapping

The Helderle Team | REMAX Best Choice | 314 267-4842 Wild Fire Court, Arnold, MO Strawberry Ridge Subdivision 4BR/2.5BA Single Family House offered at $298,000 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 3,000 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,018 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Located in beautiful Strawberry Ridge Subdivision in Arnold, Mo. Close to the Defense Mapping Agency. This brick front two story home with 2 story entry and hardwood flooring in foyer offers 4 bedrooms with a bonus loft room. All bedrooms have walk in closets. Master bedroom suite is 19x19 with vaulted ceiling and luxury bath. Jet tub, separate shower with seat and double bowl vanity in master bath. Kitchen has 42 inch cabinets with center island, cooktop, walk in pantry and stainless steel appliances. Great room is spacious and cozy with a gas fireplace and 5 bay window. Very open floor plan and 9' ceilings on main floor. Breakfast room walks out to nice deck that overlooks a private, level yard and wooded common ground. Full basement walks out to patio and can be easily finished. Home has intercom and security system as well as inground sprinkler system. The 3 car garage is oversized with room for boat, camper or work shop. Private lot at the end of a cul-de-sac Offered by the "H" Team of Remax B.C. If you're moving across the street or across country check out our free online moving tips Free Moving Tips Here see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Hardwood floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Stove/Oven Microwave Stainless steel appliances Attic Basement Laundry area - garage Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard Jacuzzi/Whirlpool COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking Guest parking Clubhouse Swimming pool(s) Lake OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES 3 Car Oversized Garage. Room for boat, camper or workshop. Private lot on cul de sac. Over 2,700 square feet, walk out lower level to patio. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: The Helderle Team REMAX Best Choice 314 267-4842 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Aug 14, 2008, 9:28am PDT

Benton Park Condo near Soulard

The Helderle Team | REMAX Best Choice | 314 267-4841 Sidney Street, Saint Louis, MO Townhome in Benton Park. Two blocks to Soulard. Great area with new restaurants and shops on the same block. Nicely updated with main floor master bed 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $138,000 Year Built 1900 Sq Footage 1,100 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION HUGE PRICE REDUCTION.....Benton Park Townhome, a short walk to Soulard. Minutes from downtown Saint Louis. Nicely Updated 2 bedroom townhome. Main floor laundry with stack washer and dryer. Main floor master bedroom. Nice bath with jet tub, separate shower and double bowl vanity. Kitchen offers center island with stone counter tops and 42 inch custom cabinets. Stainless appliances(refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, built-in microwave). All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Slate tile flooring in kitchen. Hardwood floors and exposed brick in livingroom. Newer furnace and water heater. Surround sound and alarm system. Great price for this townhome. Conveniently located in Benton Park and close to restaurants and entertainment as well as Soulard. See more pictures and search the MLS with a password protected portfolio here Saint Louis Homes see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Hardwood floor Tile floor Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Granite countertop Stainless steel appliances Washer Dryer Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Jacuzzi/Whirlpool OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Benton Park/Soulard area. Main floor master bedroom and laundry room. Nicely updated kitchen and bath. New carpet. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: The Helderle Team REMAX Best Choice 314 267-4841 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Aug 18, 2008, 4:18am PDT

Good News St. Louis Real Estate is Alive and Breathing

Regardless of what the news stattions say, St. Louis Real Estate is not dead nor is it dying.
Positve Quotes about Real Estate
From the National Association of Realtors
Some improvement is projected for existing-home sales in the months ahead, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in June, rose 5.3 percent to 89.0.
"The rise in pending home sales was broad-based with all four regions showing gains. This is welcome news because a rise in contract activity is necessary for an overall housing recovery."
Most Americans Not Likely to Experience Significant Decline in Home Values
From Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
Only four states -- Arizona, California, Florida and Nevada -- have had declines of more than 4 percent in home prices over the past year, according to the house price index of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. Our analysis reveals, unsurprisingly, that foreclosures and home prices have negative effects on each other over time, but this does not imply a vicious cycle of collapsing prices. Our models predict that as foreclosures continue to climb in many states, house prices will remain flat or decline in those states -- but will not collapse.
The Housing Act
Aims to provide relief to homeowners, incentives to buyers, guidance to lenders and oversight to vital government-sponsored entities, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some of the bill's provisions include:
Foreclosure avoidance: Will help an estimated 400,000 homeowners avoid foreclosure by refinancing into 30-year fixed-rate loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
Aid for buyers: First-time home buyers who purchase a primary residence between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009, will be eligible for a tax credit of $7,500 or 10% of the purchase price, whichever is less. Home buyers who claim the credit will be required to pay it back in equal installments over 15 years, starting in the second year after the home is purchased.
Loan limit: Federal Housing Administration's loan limit is raised in high-cost areas from 95% to 115% of area median home price, up to $625,500.
Neighborhood help: Provides $4 billion in grants for buying and renovatingforeclosed properties in hardest-hit areas.
Mortgage Applications Up 2.8% over Previous Week
From The Mortgage Bankers Association
The volume of mortgage applications filed last week rose slightly, increasing a seasonally adjusted 2.8% compared with the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. Applications for mortgages to refinance existing home loans rose 4.4% on a week-to-week basis, while mortgage applications for the purchase of a home increased a seasonally adjusted 1.8%
Based on these facts the St. Louis Real Estate market is alive and well. If you are considering a move to the St. Louis Area in the near future contact The Helderle Team

Benefits to Owning a Home in St. Louis, Missouri

Freedom

The home is yours to do with what you want. Decorate it the way you want. Express yourself.

Savings

Each payment you make builds equity thus creating a savings account. When you're ready to sell up to $250,000 could be tax free. (Consult your financial professional)

Appreciation

Owning Real Estate offers long term stable growth in value.

Equity

Mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home

Tax Breaks

The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home

Predictability

Unlike rent, your fixed-mortgage payments don’t rise over the years so your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer. However, keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will increase

Stability Remaining in one neighborhood for several years gives you a chance to participate in community activities, lets you and your family establish lasting friendships, and offers your children the benefit of educational continuity

Considering a move to St. Louis, Mo? Contact The Helderle Team

Arnold, MO. News You Can Use

Arnold MO is a community just south of St Louis MO
Arnold’s campaign to redevelop itself hss resulted in Arnold, Mo being placed on the TOP 25 most affordable cites as reported by CNN Money

With a wide selection of restaurants, entertainment, shopping and employment. Located on the I-55 corridor it offers easy access to I-44 and I-270. Minutes away from Lambert International Airport and only 20 minutes from Downtown St. Louis, Arnold has become one of St. Louis, Mo. best kept secrets.

With numerous City Parks and a brand new Water Park offering an outside pool, inside pool and a rec center with personal trainers and classes the residents of Arnold, MO flock to this venue throughout the year.

Fox C-6has a number of campus’ including the brand new Seckman Junior High.

If your considering a move to or from Arnold, Mo. contact The H Team today.

Real Estate For Sale in Hillsboro, Mo

Country Living In A Nice Quiet Area... Only 20 minutes to St. Louis, Missouri. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main floor master bedroom with full bath and access to enclosed porch. Vaulted ceiling in great room with W/B fireplace. French doors lead to enclosed porch and walks out a 15x60 newer deck. Great for BBQ or just relaxing and watching the deer. The hot tub stays. Open staircase to the second floor with 2 bedrooms and additional full bath. Second bedroom has balcony. Country kitchen has breakfast bar, pantry and stainless steel appliances (stove and dishwasher). Breakfast room has bay window. Very open floor plan. Full walk out basement and 2 car garage with additional off street parking. This is a great home with a lot of character.

Wildwood, MO Ground Floor Condo

GROUND LEVEL... NO STEPS... Wonderful condominium with two bedrooms, two full baths, master bedroom suite (divided floor plan). Main floor laundry. Beautiful ceramic tile in livingroom, kitchen, breakfast room and laundry room. Laundry room is large enough to equip full size washer & dryer. Kitchen has updated cabinets, counter tops, new dishwasher, vertical blinds on patio door and new ceiling fan w/light fixture. Bathrooms have new sinks and light fixtures. Breakfast room walks out to nice private patio. (Storage closet included.) New ceiling fans and light fixtures in both bedrooms. Plantation style blinds throughout. Six panel doors and pocket doors. All freshly painted and ready for new owner. Near St. Louis, MO.
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After Uses of the Gallon Milk Jug

Today, gallon jugs are made of high-density polyethylene, a light weight and flexible plastic. When recycled, these jugs are put to good reuse as a major ingredient in plastic lumber. But before you put those jugs in the recycling bin, give them a extra job. Mark Feirer of This Old House Magazine suggests these uses of the gallon and quart size milk jug;
Start a seedling. Cut the bottom off a gallon jug and upend it to serve as a cloche. Remove the cap as needed to control temperature in this mini-green house.
Chill Out. Fill a quart jug three quarters full with water and freeze them to use as a container. The contained Ice keeps for cold and when it thaws theres cold water to drink.
Cover a pile of firewood. Rope pairs of water filled gallon jugs together and use them as anchors to hold a tarp over a small pile of firewood to keep it dry.
Nail Holders. Cut the top off and use the bottom to hold nails or screws of different sizes.

The Hallmarks of a Well-Built Home

There are houses and there are houses. Just like anything that is produced in our world from cars to clothing, there is a high quality manufacturing and there is poor to medium workmanship.
In her book "The Fearless Home Buyer" Elizabeth Razzi gives those telltale signs of a well built home.
Windows are an easily-spotted signal of quality. They're one of the most expensive components of a home. You can determine the brand used by looking for the name un the corner of the glass. Look for neatly mitered and whether the window is double panned which offers good insulation in both summer and winter. Look at the windowsill and the wall below to see if there are any water stains or softness in the wall-a sign that there could be a codensation or leakage problem with the windows.
Bathrooms are another area where the quality of the workmanship is important. Pay special attention to the floors and walls around (and downstairs from) a shower stall Look for signs of recent painting, a spongy feel or mold. Water that leaks from a tub or shower over time can rot sub flooring, a common problem in homes built with inferior materials and workmanship.
When you expect the exterior of the home, note the kind of siding that is used. Wood siding is beautiful but requires routine re-painting. Vinyl or aluminum siding is economical and long-lasting, but check it for dings, tears and fading.
As always, if you are uncomfortable about the quality of a home you are interested in purchasing, it's a good idea to hire a professional inspector to confirm or allay your fears.
As Real Estate professionals, we look forward to working for you and answering any questions you might have about quality and workmanship of any home you may be interested in. Call us anytime.

NO More Slaving Over a Hot Stove

A new generation of cooktops that use induction heating technology puts an end to slaving over a hot stove.
Induction heats faster, is easier to control, simpler to clean and safer to use. It also consumes 30 - 40 percent less energy than other cooking methods. Induction is done with magnets, It converts electricity into an intense electromagnet field that "excites" the iron atoms in cooking vessels, causing them to vibrate and heat up. The pan itself, not the cooktop becomes the heating element as it absorbs the waves of magnetic energy and transfers that heat to the food.
The fast heat-up shortens cooking time. 85 to 95 per cent efficiency means lower energy bills. Clean-up is easy because food can't burn on it's surface and it's safer for kids and seniors.
An induction cooktop costs $1700.00 to $2800.00 for a 30 inch cooktop and up to $4,000.00 for a 66 inch top/ Installation may require you to upgrade your wiring and you'll need special pots and pans.

Sales of Home Elevators up, up, up!

Home elevators are fast becoming the newest in status symbols. In a recent National association of Home Builders, 7 percent of homeowners rated elevators as an "essential" or "must have" feature. The reason home elevators are becoming indispensable has to do with the direction of today's home building. While residential square footages have increased 21% over the past 15 years, lot sizes have dropped 10%. Sending construction vertical.
Baby boomers anticipating old age has contributed to the increased sale of home elevators. But 68 percent of those who rated elevators as essential were under 55. This age group admitted that the status of owning an elevator was important to them and they planned to add accoutrements such as plasma screened televisions and custom sound systems to their elevators.
For more information visit http://www.residentialelevators.com/