First-time buyers get all of the attention, don't they? They get tax credits, have special programs designed especially for them and they have agents market directly to them. That doesn't seem fair, does it?
Well, first-time sellers rejoice! You are no longer being ignored. I get it. First-time buyers eventually turn into first-time sellers. What happens when you're ready to move-up or you outgrow your current digs? 
An agent was there to help you through the buying process, but what now? Do you stick a For Sale By Owner sign in the yard? Do you call the agent that helped you buy the house? Maybe you'll check out Zillow to get an idea about what your house is worth. Should you talk to more than one agent? How on Earth do you manage the details in getting your house sold while at the same time finding a new one?
It's confusing, overwhelming and frustrating, isn't it? That's why hiring an agent is your first step. But not just any agent... an agent that understands the specific needs of first-time sellers.
Agents that have experience with your particular situation are an invaluable ally to have on your side. When helping first-time sellers, I realize that you have lots of questions and need me to devote more of my time to you. I won't just list your house, stick a sign in the yard and never speak to you again. I'll return your e-mails, texts and calls. I love connecting with you on social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. And when your house goes under contract, I'll be there with you step by step through financing, inspections, appraisals and closing.
By the way, I didn't mention that you might be eligible for the expanded home buyers tax credit. You could qualify for a $6,500 tax credit to purchase your next home. Cool, huh? Want details? Text, e-mail or call me anytime.
As if the first round of tax credits for first time buyers wasn't confusing enough, now the credit has been expanded to include some move-up buyers. (Also, great news for our military currently serving overseas - you have a longer time frame to use the tax credit).
If you have questions about how the tax credit works, check out this video from RE/MAX. Then, give me a call or shoot me an e-mail to talk about your next place.
32 homes sold in Glen Carbon in September and October of '09. 4 of these homes were new construction with an average sales price of $194,317 and average days on the market of 152. 28 resale homes had an average sales price of $187,729 with 142 days on the market.
Address/List Price/Sell Price
7028 AUGUSTA DR $205,000 $203,000
110 BAYHILL BLVD $165,000 $163,000
212 BAYHILL BLVD $170,000 $165,000
107 BAYRIDGE $179,000 $168,000
134 BIRGER $109,900 $108,500
2809 BRISTOL WAY $294,900 $250,000
78 DEPOT DR $157,000 $152,000
6 DUNSTON TR $224,900 $165,000
7027 GABLE $239,900 $235,000
110 GINGER CREEK PKWY 9 $126,900 $123,000
6 GINGER WOOD ESTATES $600,000 $592,500
731 GLEN CROSSING RD $209,900 $179,500
182 HILLCREST DR $159,900 $155,000
14 JENNIFER DR $189,900 $186,000
6 JULIE DR $184,900 $182,500
195 S MAIN ST $99,900 $101,000
100 MARK TRAIL DR $129,000 $125,500
924 MARK TRAIL DR $179,500 $179,500
17 MATTERHORN DR $199,999 $185,000
157 MUNZERT $144,900 $141,500
35 NORSPUR $133,150 $133,150
110 OAK RIDGE ESTATES $199,500 $195,000
9 OAKDALE LAKE $169,900 $168,000
26 W OAKSHIRE DR $243,000 $232,500
51 RED BUD LN $179,900 $177,000
31 SUNSET DR $54,900 $50,000
47 WATERFORD LN $210,000 $200,000
128 WILLOW BEND DR $249,900 $238,000
45 WOLFE CREEK CT $310,000 $290,000
308 ABERDEEN DR $219,900 $209,000
7 CAROLYN $179,900 $176,000
109 WALDEN $409,900 $389,000
As part of our Goshen Realty Group neighborhood updates, here is a list of all Edwardsville homes that sold in September and October of 2009.
85 homes were sold. The average sales price was $210,856 and the average days on the market was 141.
Address/List Price/Sell Price
3003 SUNSET HILLS BLVD $620,000 $592,000
5 FOX HOLLOW $549,900 $525,000
5330 FOX CIRCLE DR $425,900 $400,000
888 MALIBU WAY $475,000 $440,000
2710 HUNTERS RIDGE $279,900 $255,000
124 CHATTANOOGA CT $334,900 $318,500
1806 LINCOLN KNOLLS DR $328,000 $316,000
104 POPLAR CT $314,900 $308,000
3 CHURCHILL CT $244,900 $241,500
7008 STONEY CREEK DR $245,000 $240,000
1398 BRITANY CT $239,900 $229,000
445 EAST LAKE DR $269,900 $275,500
225 BELDEN DR $235,000 $219,500
1404 BRITANY CT $169,900 $181,500
901 CHADERIC CT $259,900 $250,000
7007 MISSIONARY RIDGE CT $257,500 $253,000
2805 FALCON CREST DR $214,900 $205,000
567 EAST LAKE DR $235,000 $180,000
1516 GERBER RD $269,900 $250,000
2714 CABIN CREEK CT $224,000 $217,900
2606 HUNTERS RIDGE $224,900 $210,000
1508 COLES CT $225,000 $205,000
7001 STALLION DR $214,900 $205,000
7007 STONEY CREEK $229,000 $214,000
3461 MANASSAS DR $269,000 $265,500
1312 RANDLE ST $161,900 $159,000
218 CIRCLE $149,900 $146,500
7343 PIN OAK $279,900 $275,000
5017 INDIAN HILLS DR $254,900 $254,900
6820 WHITE OAK CT $175,900 $167,550
883 MALIBU $249,900 $225,000
1161 SAN JUAN $349,900 $338,500
7354 GREEN HEDGE $219,900 $206,500
1923 APPLEGATE $180,000 $169,000
31 TIMBER MEADOW PL $225,000 $210,000
7017 STONEY CREEK DR $209,900 $201,000
843 PRICKETT $199,900 $192,000
501 N BUCHANAN ST $189,900 $182,500
8 NORWOOD CT $209,900 $190,000
74 CHRISTMAS TREE PT $249,900 $230,000
847 SLIPPERY ROCK DR $145,000 $133,000
924 HOLIDAY POINT PKWY $199,900 $190,000
852 NEWPORT BAY DR $254,900 $238,000
6818 STONEY CREEK DR $209,900 $199,000
573 CLOVER DR $164,900 $155,000
139 HOLLYHOCK LN $229,900 $223,500
1284 KEYWEST DR $137,900 $137,500
8 EAGLE CT $229,900 $219,000
1207 LINDENWOOD AVE $149,900 $144,000
837 MADISON $124,900 $123,000
1322 CARRIBEAN DR $139,900 $138,900
106 MAPLE ST $154,900 $142,000
36 SW SHORE DR $234,900 $215,000
719 N BUCHANAN $134,500 $131,500
542 OAK HILL DR $147,900 $145,500
140 E DUNN ST $137,900 $137,500
4843 INDIAN HILLS RD $175,000 $175,000
1540 GRAND AVE $144,500 $140,000
925 TROY RD $109,900 $108,500
612 DEWEY AVE $149,700 $147,500
933 WHIPPOORWILL $190,000 $180,000
320 MONTICELLO PL $182,900 $173,000
1131 NASSAU DR $169,900 $168,500
4620 HORSESHOE LN $96,500 $79,800
512 GUELTIG AVE $130,000 $124,000
7577 JERUSALEM RD $145,000 $127,000
263 COVENTRY PL $164,900 $158,500
445 TAMARACH DR $134,900 $134,900
721 SHERIDAN AVE $124,500 $117,000
823 PRICKETT AVE $67,900 $66,000
739 AMHERST $141,000 $136,000
1415 MADISON $139,000 $134,000
408 N BUCHANAN $127,900 $125,000
5835 OLD POAG RD $119,900 $114,500
529 DEWEY AVE $109,900 $103,900
743 VOGE AVE $24,900 $24,000
634 VOGE $75,000 $60,000
4366 BOHM SCHOOL RD $114,900 $107,500
801 LANCASHIRE $83,900 $75,500
3608 S ARBOR LAKE $655,000 $655,000
3321 GARVEY LN $449,900 $435,000
3344 KARROS CT $479,900 $450,000
7015 ALSTON CT $329,900 $322,400
The Animal Rescue and Relief Foundation of Southwest Illinois is holding a Holiday "Browse About" Event this month in Collinsville.
On November 14th and 15th from 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. you can browse various holiday gifts ranging from one-of-a-kind vintage and collectible items. Premier Jewelry will donate 25% of the retail purchase price to ARRF. The event will be held at 10 Lavadna Court in Collinsville.
Stop by and help ARRF continue to care for sick and injured stray animals. ARRF also offers help for families that are unable to afford to spay or neuter their pets.
To find out more about ARRF, take a look at animals that are available for adoption, or to donate to this wonderful cause visit them on-line at http://www.arrf-il.org
RE/MAX Preferred Partners is a proud advisor of ARRF.
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