I keep being asked, "When do you think that the real estate market is going to return to normal?" and the only answer that I have for people is truly when our spending habits within the general population of this country return to normal. There are people that no longer go out for dinners or simply out to the movies, as it is cheaper to stay at home and watch TV and make dinner. People are trying to be conservative on so many levels, but it is all hurting the local business and creating a bigger problem. We have to get back to a normal level of spending, going out, entertainment, normal purchasing and then you will see the real estate market rebound, it is all connected to the mindset of the American people and until that changes, neither will our market place.
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This is a Home that you will not want to miss as it is sincerely picture perfect.
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Wentzville, St. Charles County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1618 FAIRWAY VALLEY Dr on January 31 from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
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This is an amazing house, you will not want to miss this Picture Perfect Property!
We have all made it, it is the year 2010. I don't know about you, but I am starting to feel old with these dates. The year 2010 sounded so futuristic in my classes as we were reading novels and such as the Brave New World or a Wrinkle in Time.
So the New Year has arrived and everyone is wondering if they should put their home on the market now or wait until the market rebounds. Well I have news for you, the market is not going to rebound until everyone starts getting back to their normal habits and their normal spending. If you are looking to sell your home, then put it on the market.... It sounds simple and to some degree it is.
HOWEVER - there are some key things that you will have to do to sell your home in this market place.
First and foremost, declutter! Try to be as minimalistic as possible when it comes to selling your home. No one wants to walk into a home where you can barely move around because there are "things" everywhere. Organize and box away the extras.
It is very important to be clean! I can not stess how important it is to scrub the showers and baths, vaccum, wipe down surfaces and just have a clean home. So many people get comfortable in their own home, especially if they have pets with the fur and litter boxes, etc. You must keep this clean and you must keep the pet hair off of the furniture. Just because you are comfortable living a certain way, doesn't mean that everyone is. As a matter of fact, the number one complaint that I get when showing a house is that it was dirty. No one ever complains about a clean house. If a house is clean, people will stay longer and will feel comfortable and so the house will sell.
The overall appearance of a house is key. If there are scuff marks on the walls, it takes two minutes to use touch up paint and it will look like a whole new room. So many people will ignore the small details or even state that they can not paint. Well, it's a new year.....learn. It is really not hard to do a little work around the house and take pride in the house.
These are just a few things that will help your home sell in this marketplace.
I hope that you all have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
For any other detailed items about your home or even your personalized house value, please feel free to contact me -
Candice Murphy
The Murphy Team
314-249-4890
"a truly FANTASTIC property"
• 1,348 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story ""Sprawling Ranch"" - 
MLS® $174,900 - Priced Well Below Market
Green Garden, Creve Coeur - A PARK LIKE SETTING THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RELAX AND ENJOY EVERY TIME YOU COME HOME! THIS SPRAWLING RANCH WARMLY WELCOMES YOU FROM THE MOMENT YOU ENTER THE DOOR. THIS PROPERTY BOASTS THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS AND A LARGE OPEN BATHROOM. THE BATHROOM AND THE KITCHEN HAVE BEEN REMODELED AND ARE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. THE LIVING ROOM FEATURES A BEAUTIFUL BAY WINDOW AND A WOODBURNING FIREPLACE. THE BASEMENT IS PARTIALLY FINISHED AND HAS A FULL BATH AND IT WALKS OUT TO A PRIVATE PAVED PATIO. THERE ARE KIRSCH BLINDS THROUGH OUT THE HOME. NEW VINYL WINDOWS IN 2008 KEEP THIS HOME INSULATED AND UTILITIES AFFORDABLE! ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING BONUSES IS THE SWIMMING POOL SURROUNDED BY A PRIVACY FENCE AND HAS A NEW POOL LINER INSTALLED IN JUNE OF 2009. BETWEEN THE PARK LIKE SETTING, SWIMMING POOL AND PATIO - YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR SUMMER IN THIS HOME. THIS PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY WILL NOT LAST LONG. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY.
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"Cherry Wood Cabinets and Granite!"
• 1,011 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm ranch - MLS® $98,000 - "BACK ON THE MARKET!"
University City, St. Louis County - AMAZING PROPERTY! IF YOU WERE LOOKING FOR A KITCHEN THAT BELONGS IN A MILLION DOLLAR HOME IN A PLACE THAT IS AFFORDABLE THEN YOU FOUND THE RIGHT HOUSE. AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THIS PROPERTY YOU WILL NOTICE THE REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, THE GRANITE FLOORS AND THE LITTLE DETAILS LIKE THE GRANITE WINDOWS SILLS UNDER THE NEW WINDOWS. THE KITCHEN BOASTS CUSTOM CHERRY CABINETS, HIGH END APPLIANCES INCLUDING A FLAT TOP STOVE AND DISHWASHER. THERE IS A SUNROOM OFF OF THE KITCHEN THAT COULD BE USED AS A FANTASTIC OFFICE OR A THIRD BEDROOM AND IT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. EVERYTHING IS NEW IN THIS PROPERTY FROM THE BATHROOM WITH THE GRANITE FLOORS, NEW VANITY AND SOAKING TUB TO ALL NEW WINDOWS. THERE ARE NEW SYSTEMS IN THIS HOUSE AS WELL. YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS PROPERTY AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN THE DOOR. THE OUTSIDE IS DECEIVING, THIS PROPERTY IS VERY LARGE AND SPACIOUS WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN. NEW ROOF WAS INSTALLED IN JULY '09, DRIVEWAY SEALED, NEW KITCHEN STACK AND NEW DECK.
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University City, St. Louis County - Announcing a price reduction on 1743 Crystal Ct, a 1,011 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm ranch. Now MLS® $98,000 - "BACK ON THE MARKET!".
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I wanted to take the time to write as I sit here at my computer, marketing for my three newest listings which came on the market today. I really feel that it is important to let everyone know how many hours I put into this business that I love so very much (as it is 5am). Over the years I have found it difficult the way that people treat realtors. I think because the majority of the public goes to work and is paid hourly or paid through a salary that it is easy to forget that real estate agents are not. No one is paying me to sit at my desk and work late into the evenings or miss birthday parties or other functions because someone has to see a property right now and can not wait. I have been at the Muny watching a performance and been called over and over just to be asked if a contract was accepted when the response time was not until the next day and the client knew that. Whenever I list a home or take a person out to buy property, it is important to know that I am invested right there with you. My team and I will do everything possible to sell your home and often times we go above and beyond what any other realtor will do as far as our time put into it and our dedication. But please be respectful of your realtor, because we are here working hard for you and we are people too. Don't call ten realtors to see property or call the listing agent to show you property but then go back with another agent and write an offer. These things are just plain wrong, they are disrespectful. Have loyalty and respect for your agent and they will have the same for you and probably work three times harder out of appreaciation.
"CONTEMPORARY BLISS"
• 1,800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $900 USD Monthly - A STEAL!
St. Louis Hills, St. Louis - STUNNING AND BREATHTAKING. YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE CUSTOM UPGRADES IN THIS HOUSE, FROM THE CUSTOM CONCRETE WORK IN THE MODERN BATHROOM WITH THE TWO-PERSON SHOWER AND THE STEAM ROOM TO THE TOTO TOILET THAT CLOSES QUIETLY AND AUTOMATICALLY. THIS BATHROOM BELONGS IN LADUE, PLAIN AND SIMPLE! THE KITCHEN GETS EVEN BETTER, THERE ARE CUSTOM MADE METALLIC CABINETS THAT LOOKING LIKE THEY ARE STRAIGHT OUT OF A MODERN LOFT IN NYC! THERE ARE NO OTHER ONES THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN LIKE THEM HERE IN ST. LOUIS. EVERY DETAIL AND EVERY CABINET IS TO DIE FOR! THE CUSTOM SINK WILL BE A CONVERSATION PIECE AT YOUR PARTIES, YOU WILL HAVE A FEW GUEST THAT WILL GATHER AROUND THE SINK FIXTURES FOR ENTERTAINMENT ALONE! THIS HOME IS CONTEMPORARY, GORGEOUS, UNIQUE, HAS CHARACTER, RENOVATED TO THE HILT AND IS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING. THE BEDROOMS ARE LARGE AND SPACIOUS WITH GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS, THE YARD IS LARGE LEVEL AND FENCED WITH A CUSTOM PATIO AND YES THERE IS AN OVERSIZED TWO CAR GARAGE TOO!
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"Stunning, Immaculate and Charming!"
• 3,200 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm single story
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MLS®
$289,900
- Reduced!
O'Fallon, St. Louis
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WELCOME HOME TO YOUR FANTASTIC ATRIUM RANCH THAT IS ALMOST LIKE NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH ALL OF THE EXTRAS. THIS 5 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM HOME FEATURES A CONTEMPORARY FLAIR WITH A VERY OPEN AND FLOWING FLOOR PLAN. THE FEATURES OF THIS PROPERTY INCLUDE SKYLIGHTS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, MODERN LIGHTING, WALK IN PANTRY, INTERNET WIRED READY HOME, MOON WINDOW IN MASTER BATH AND FANTASTIC VIEWS. THE LOWER LEVEL IS A 9' POUR WITH ENHANCEMENTS THAT INCLUDE A BRICK FIREPLACE WITH A KANSAS CITY ARCH, A WET BAR SURROUNDED BY CHERRY CABINETRY, 2 BEDROOMS, A RECREATION ROOM, A SECOND LAUNDRY ROOM, A FULL BATH WITH LINEN CLOSET AND STORAGE GALORE! THE MAIN FLOOR DINING ROOM WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY WITH WINDOWPANE FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN TO A FANTASTIC FOYER AND A WINDOWPANE BUTLER DOOR TO THE KITCHEN. THE PROPERTY ALSO FEATURES AN OVERSIZED 3 CAR GARAGE FOR PLENTY OF PARKING. THE BACKYARD IS LARGE LEVEL AND PRIVATE. THIS IS A PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY AND WILL NOT LAST LONG, BETTER BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK WITH YOU.
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"Exquisite New Contruction"
• 3,331 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm single story ""Atrium Ranch""
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MLS®
$479,900
- "And Worth Every Penny!"
Ballwin, St. Louis County
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WELCOME HOME TO YOUR PERFECT NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME THAT YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO LIVE IN! FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK INTO THE HOME YOU WILL NOTICE THE GORGEOUS TWO STORY ENTRY WITH CUSTOM MOSAIC TILES AND MARBLE FLOORS. THERE IS AN EXECUTIVE DEN OFF OF THE ENTRY THAT IS FANTASTIC WITH BRAZILIAN CHERRY HARDWOOD FLOORS THAT CONTINUE INTO THE GREAT ROOM. A WALL OF WINDOWS GRACE THE GREAT ROOM WITH LIGHT AND THE CUSTOM BUILT FIREPLACE ADDS WARM. THE GREAT ROOM ALSO BOASTS BUILT-IN BOOK CASES, VAULTED CEILINGS, RECESSED LIGHTING AND A LOVELY VIEW OF THE LAND. THE KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST NOOK IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND FEATURES GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND BACKSPLASH WITH CUSTOM LIGHTING, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, VIKING GLASS COOKTOP, BEAUTIFUL BAY WINDOWS AND A IT IS VERY SPACIOUS AND OPEN. THE MASTER BEDROOM & BATHROOM ARE SIMPLY HEAVENLY, PALLADIAN WINDOWS, BATH WITH MARBLE TILE, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, WHIRLPOOL TUB, SEPERATE SHOWER W/ INLAID CERAMIC TILE, DOUBLE SINKS AND WALK IN CLOSETS.
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"Contemporary Executive Home"
• 4 bath, 5 bdrm single story
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MLS®
$2,400 USD
Monthly
- Available Now!
Ellisville, St. Louis County
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THE LOVE AND THE WARMTH OF THIS PROPERTY WELCOME YOU FROM THE MOMENT YOU ENTER THE DOOR. YOU ARE GREETED WITH A DYNAMIC TWO STORY ENTRY FOYER THAT IS ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS. THE GREAT ROOM FEATURES A LOVELY FIREPLACE AND A WALL OF WINDOWS WITH A SPLASH OF COLOR THAT IS JUST DELIGHTFUL AND IS A MUST SEE. THE KITCHEN IS LARGE AND OPEN WITH A ISLAND, A WORK DESK, A BREAKFAST ROOM WITH A BAY, AND A SITTING ROOM THAT OPENS TO THE KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING. THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IS ELEGANT AND BOASTS COFFERED CEILINGS. THERE IS A MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM SUITE TO DIE FOR, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REMODELED AND UPDATED. THIS HOME HAS THE FEEL OF NEW CONSTRUCTION. THE BASEMENT WAS FULLY FINISHED WITH TWO RECREATION ROOMS, A LARGE BATHROOM, AN ADDITIONAL SLEEPING AREA WHICH COULD BE USED AS A 5TH BEDROOM, AND AN OFFICE. THE BACK YARD COMES COMPLETE WITH A CUSTOM PLAYGROUND AND PLENTY OF SPACE FOR BBQ'S AND ENTERTAINING. THIS IS A PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY!
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"Needs Carpet and Paint"
• 1,386 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story
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MLS®
$14,900
- "An Investor's Dream"
Lewis Place, St. Louis
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HERE IS A FANTASTIC HOME READY TO GO! YOU NEED PAINT AND CARPET HERE! IF YOU WERE LOOKING FR A FANTASTIC DEAL, THEN YOU JUST FOUND IT. AS THIS PROPERTY NEEDS A LITTLE TLC AND IS READY TO BE RENTED OR LIVED IN. YOU WILL LIKE THIS PROPERTY AS EVEN THE HOMES SURROUNDINGIT ARE WELL MAINTINED AND SHOW PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. THIS PROPERTY IS OFFERED AS A AS-IS SALE, SPECIAL SALES CONTRACT ONLY. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS INVREDIBLE DEAL, PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY. THIS IS A PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY, IT WON'T LAST LONG SO YOU BETTER BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK WITH YOU.
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"Completely Rehabbed"
• 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story
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MLS®
$79,900
- "A Steal at This Price"
Walnut Park West, St. Louis
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WELCOME HOME TO YOUR LOVELY 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH RENOVATED HOME, EVERYTHING IS NEW RIGHT DOWN TO THE DRYWALL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL. AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN THE DOOR YOU ARE WELCOMED BY AN OVERSIZED LIVING ROOM WITH A BRICK FIREPLACE. IT OPENS TO THE FORMAL DINING ROOM WHICH IS VERY SPACIOUS WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO ENTERTAIN. THERE IS A MAIN FLOOR MASTER SUITE FOR LOTS OF PRIVACY. THE KITCHEN HAS FANTASTIC CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS AND IS BRIGHT AND OPEN. THE UPSTAIRS BOASTS TWO LARGE BEDROOMS, BOTH THE SIZE OF MASTER BEDROOMS AND ANOTHER BATHROOM WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THERE IS A LARGE WRAP AROUND PORCH OFF THE BACK THAT OVERLOOKS A FANTASTIC LEVEL YARD. THIS PROPERTY IS A PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY AND WILL NOT LAST LONG, YOU BETTER BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS WITH YOU.
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"Amazing Property and Yard"
• 1,569 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story
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MLS®
$129,900
- "Priced Below Market"
Overland, St. Louis County
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THIS IS A CHARMING HOME ON A FANTASTIC LOT AND IT IS MUCH BIGGER ON THE INSIDE THAN IT LOOKS, AS LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING. AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE HOME IT WARMLY WELCOMES YOU WITH CERAMIC TILE, GRACEFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, AN OPEN AND BRIGHT LIVING ROOM AND A SEPARATE DINING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN CHINA CABINETS. THE BEDROOMS ARE SPREAD OUT FOR PRIVACY AND VERY LARGE, SOME WITH DOUBLE CLOSETS. THE KITCHEN IS OPEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETS AND TWO VERY LARGE PANTRIES. OFF OF THE KITCHEN YOU WILL FIND ANOTHER FAMILY ROOM THAT IS BEING USED AS A HOME THEATER AND AN EXERCISE ROOM. THE GARAGE IS VERY LARGE AND OVERSIZED WITH PLENTY OF PARKING AND STORAGE SPACE. THE BACKYARD IS SPECTACULAR, IT IS SO LARGE THAT THE OWNER HAS A RIDING MOWER, IT IS LEVEL AS WELL AND REALLY ADDS TO THIS PROPERTY. IT IS VERY PRIVATE, THIS HOME IS A PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY AND IT WON'T LAST LONG. YOU BETTER BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK WITH YOU!
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