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Debi Ernst e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

A Dreaded Appointment... Wentzville, Missouri

Is it only me, or do other people dread going to the dentist? I dread it so much that I go as little as possible - once every 5 years or more - even if I'm in some pain.

Why? I think it's because I had a horrible experience when I was 9 years old. The dentist was working on my teeth, and it hurt. I was a very quiet girl (shy) and didn't say anything, but I had tears streaming down my cheeks. He just kept going. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it now.

Anyway, I had an appointment with a new dentist today - Dr. Tom Delaney in Wentzville, Missouri. I was not looking forward to it at all. I had heard that he was interested in making dentistry a pleasant, painless experience (especially for those who had bad experiences in the past), so I chose him.

He was very kind and asked about my dental past. I started to tell him and found myself tearing up. I felt rather silly, but he was very understanding.

To make a long story short, I think I had the best dental experience that I've ever had. Maybe I won't dread it so much next time... :)

, e-PRO

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Taste of Wentzville - Wentzville, Missouri

This Thursday, October 9, 2008, is the Taste of Wentzville event in Wentzville, Missouri! This event allows you to sample the different dishes in Wentzville's restaurants.

It is being held at the Holiday Inn in Wentzville, Missouri from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Dierbergs, City Hall and online at www.WentzvilleChamber.com, and the prices are:

Adult Tickets: $15

Child Tickets: $6

VIP Tickets: $30

For more information call: 636-327-6914.

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Comparison of Sold Homes in Wentzville, MO in September 2008 to 2006 & 2007 - Market Report

Residential homes sold in Wentzville, MO 9/1/06 - 9/30/06:

Sold 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bd All Bedroom
#Units 3 27 17 0 47
Dollar Value $385,900 $5,719,121 $4,549,659 $0 $10,654,680
Average List Price $128,933 $217,558 $277,320 $0 $233,517
Average Sold Price $128,633 $211,819 $267,627 $0 $226,695
Average Days on Market 69 72 114 0 87
Average Square Feet 771 1460 2330 0 1731
% of List Price 99.77 97.36 96.50 0.00 97.08

Residential homes sold in Wentzville, MO 9/1/07 - 9/30/07:

Sold 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bedroom All Bedroom
#Units 1 20 16 1 38
Dollar Value $131,000 $3,767,096 $3,820,652 $230,000 $7,948,748
Average List Price $132,500 $198,279 $251,711 $235,000 $220,012
Average Sold Price $131,000 $188,355 $238,791 $230,000 $209,178
Average Days on Market 48 83 97 100 88
Average Square Feet 1206 1491 1613 2950 1574
% of List Price 98.87 94.99 94.87 97.87 95.08

Residential homes sold in Wentzville, MO 9/1/08 - 9/30/08:

Sold 2 Bd 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bedroom All Bedroom
#Units 0 19 18 2 39
Dollar Value $0 $3,025,300 $4,228,400 $480,000 $7,733,700
Average List Price $0 $176,272 $248,675 $247,350 $213,334
Average Sold Price $0 $159,226 $234,911 $240,000 $198,300
Average Days on Market 0 64 169 57 112
Average Square Feet 0 1431 1931 2600 1722
% of List Price 0.00 90.33 94.47 97.03 92.95

Information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

1 more home was sold this year compared to 2007, but the average sale price was down almost $11,000 compared to 2007.

Average days on market was up 25 days, and sale price compared to list price was down a little over 2%.

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Comparison of Sold Homes in O'Fallon, Missouri in September 2008 to 2006 & 2007 - Market Report

Residential homes sold in O'Fallon, Missouri 9/1/06 - 9/30/06:

Sold 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bedroom All Bedroom
#Units 6 57 49 3 115
Dollar Value $693,386 $10,824,085 $12,628,435 $943,500 $25,089,406
Average List Price $120,000 $193,774 $262,750 $323,267 $222,693
Average Sold Price $115,564 $189,896 $257,723 $314,500 $218,169
Average Days on Market 86 60 73 93 68
Average Square Feet 803 1070 1995 2970 1499
% of List Price 96.30 98.00 98.09 97.29 97.97

Residential homes sold in O'Fallon, Missouri 9/1/07 - 9/30/07:

Sold 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bd All Bedroom
#Units 6 36 22 0 64
Dollar Value $902,075 $6,602,644 $5,932,583 $0 $13,437,302
Average List Price $161,757 $190,298 $277,431 $0 $217,574
Average Sold Price $150,346 $183,407 $269,663 $0 $209,958
Average Days on Market 69 92 123 0 101
Average Square Feet 558 1142 2052 0 1400
% of List Price 92.95 96.38 97.20 0.00 96.50

Residential homes sold in O'Fallon, Missouri 9/1/08 - 9/30/08:

Sold 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5+ Bedroom All Bedroom
#Units 7 44 27 3 81
Dollar Value $954,195 $7,587,365 $6,781,515 $1,087,500 $16,410,575
Average List Price $141,000 $176,427 $263,746 $378,083 $209,940
Average Sold Price $136,314 $172,440 $251,167 $362,500 $202,600
Average Days on Market 116 84 98 116 93
Average Square Feet 949 1384 2408 3543 1767
% of List Price 96.68 97.74 95.23 95.88 96.50

Information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

17 more homes were sold this year than in 2007, and average sale price was down almost $16,000 compared to 2006.

Average days on market was down 8 days compared to 2007, and the sale price compared to list price was the same as 2007.

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Wabash Days in Wentzville, Missouri!

Tomorrow, October 3, 2008 starts the Wentzville, Missouri Wabash Days. The festivities go through Sunday, October 5, 2008. It is held along West Allen Street in the downtown area. The hours are:

Friday - 5 to 11 p.m.

Saturday - noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday - noon to 7 p.m.

Wabash Days is celebrating the city's connection to trains and the railroad. There will be carnival rides, live concerts, crafts, food and more!

Admission to this event is free. However, there is a charge for refreshments and carnival rides. For more information go to www.wentzvillemo.org.

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Debi Ernst www.SelectMyHome.net 314-640-7061 Ryco Realty Group Debi@RycoRealtyGroup.com