O Fallon, MO

OFallon MO Real Estate Month over Month Statistics Sept. 2010 vs Sept. 2011

In 1956, O’Fallon Missouri’s 100th anniversary, the census showed the population to be 1,327 people, and the town measured about 20 blocks square. By 2000, the U.S. census put O’Fallon Missouri’s population at 46,169 people, and the city had grown to 26 square miles. Today, O’Fallon’s population is over 70,000.

In 2006, the City of OFallon MO celebrated two milestones – first, its 150th Sesquicentennial anniversary. This included many events throughout the year for all to enjoy. And secondly, a New Year’s Eve party on December 31, which included filling a time capsule with predictions for the next century. I wonder where our fair city will be in 2106. It is sure to be far different than we know it today!!

In late July of 2006, the City of O’Fallon MO was named as a “Best Place to Live” by Money magazine. To celebrate the honor, the City partnered with local businesses and the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and held several events to thank residents and businesses, and raised funds that were donated to a community charity. In addition, an annual program to recognize outstanding residents, “O’Fallon’s Citizens of Achievement” was established.

When it comes to amenities, O’Fallon Missouri’s 475 acres of parks include some of the best outdoor practice and playing fields in the region for soccer, baseball, softball and football, plus playgrounds and picnic pavilions, walking and jogging paths, historic sites, landscaped beds and natural areas.
For indoor recreation, the Renaud Spirit Center offers state-of the-art fitness and game facilities, an aquatic complex, and a multitude of recreational programs for all ages and abilities.

The average list price of homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2010 was $209,488.

The average list price of homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2011 was $190,106.

The average sale price of homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2010 was $201,951.

The average sale price of homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2011 was $184,094.

The average market time for the homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2010 was 89 days.

The average market time for the homes that closed in O Fallon MO in Sept. 2011 was 100 days.

There are currently 551 homes in for sale in O Fallon MO. These homes range in size from 2 bedrooms to 5+ bedrooms all of which are in various price ranges.

*All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed per mls dated 10/8/2011

If you have Grand kids you know what I am talking about,

Thanks to a past client who has a very good sense of humor and is always ready to share a good laugh. After reading this email I have chosen to share it with the AR community. It may not have anything to do with real estate; well, wait a minute it may.

GRANDPARENTS'ANSWERING MACHINE

Good morning. . . . At present we are not available but, please leave your message after you hear the beep. beeeeeppp ....

If you are one of our children,
press 1 if you need us to stay with the children,
press 2 If you want to borrow the car,
press 3 If you want us to wash your clothes and do ironing,
press 4 If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight,
press 5 If you want us to pick up the kids at school,
press 6 If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or to have it delivered to your home,
press 7 If you want to come to eat here,
press 8 If you need money,
press 9 If you are going to invite us to dinner, or take us to the theatre. Start talking, we are listening!

After a second reading I have decided to place this on my voice mail. What do you think?

Monday Motivation………..I have a RIGHT!

"The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right."

~ William Safire ~

I have often wondered where the saying, “Just do it and then ask for forgiveness later”, came from. I always try doing the right thing and more often I do the right thing.

Then there are times that I let me get the best of me and because I can do something I will lower my head like a bull and plow right through something because I have a right to.

It is during those times of doing something just because I have a right to that the worst things happen. If I had been just a bit more cautious maybe a little bit more caring or concerned things may have gone a lot differently.

Maybe next time I won’t hang up on that agent because I had a right to.

National Eggs Benedict Day..........

….......This holiday is always celebrated on April 16th, gee and I am just finding this out????? What’s up with that?

National Eggs Benedict Day is a day to enjoy eggs with hollandaise sauce, Canadian bacon and English muffins. Make that a double portion for me please!

A lot of people have never had Eggs Benedict. Don’t worry, I have eaten enough for both of us. If you're upper crust, you most likely have enjoyed Eggs Benedict a number of times, and perhaps, on a regular basis.
However, many people (regular folk) have never tried Eggs Benedict. Go ahead and do a survey. See how many of your friends can even tell you how it’s made, or what's in it. Or, ask them what hollandaise sauce is. It really isn’t hard to make just be very, very careful or you could have scrambled eggs.

Celebrate today by eating Eggs Benedict. If it's your first time, I highly suggest you go to a restaurant where they know from experience how to properly make it.

Well, I could have written about this also being National Stress Awareness Day but I would have stressed out because my stomach was empty!!

Monday Morning Motivation.........

In this business it takes time to be really good – and by that time you are obsolete.

~ Cher ~

There have been times, as I go through each day that I have wondered how long it takes to be really, really good in this business. The one thing that I have come to understand is, it takes a lot of time invested in my own growth and development to be really good.

If I would be given the choice I would take really good over being obsolete. I don’t like the thought of being of no use to anyone.

Stop and think about some of the old brands that are no longer around. Could it be that they became obsolete because they didn’t stay in touch or keep up with changing wants, needs and trends?

With the continual changes that our profession will see not only now but in the future it will pay to continue to grow and develop. I’m not getting any younger ya know.