Last Sunset of 2022 in Missouri by SelectAnn.comContact me if you are in the market to buy or sell or are just curious.For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Town and Country Office. Information deemed reli... 01/04/2023

Market Update with SelectAnn November 2022Our inventory is still low.  Many sellers have decided to wait for the spring market to put their houses on the market.  Buyers are also choosing to wait.  The interest rate has doubled since March 2022.  Contact me if you are in the market to buy or sell or are just curious.For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted with... 12/30/2022

SOLD with SelectAnn5436 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO is SOLD and CLOSED!Congratulations to my sellers and to the new owner!  May you enjoy many years in your Holly Hills home!Every transaction is different.  Let me know if you are in the market to buy or sell!For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estat... 12/26/2022

Wishing Everyone a Happy, Safe & Healthy Holiday Season!   I wanted to share a video of our outdoor holiday decorations this year, but I cannot get the file to upload to Activerain. The file is probably too large.  I think clicking on the following hashtag will take you to my Facebook page, where the video is posted.   #StLouisHolidayLights     I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25+ years!  I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute).  Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Member Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR), Member National Association of Realtors (NAR), Member Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), Me... 12/19/2022

The Kansas City Real Estate market suffers from lack of single family attached and detached real estate investment. In contrast, the Chicago RE market has had the benefit of 50 years of affordable housing via the development of condominium and diminimus PUD projects.EXAMPLE: Pulte Development has had a successful participation in the Chicago real estate market. Opposed to Pulte vacating the Kansas City market in the past decade. Why?They could not sell their product in Kansas City that had been very successful in other markets. Developers in KC have found that the public does not have the qualifications to buy. The KC market is designed for the deep pocket market. Very hard to find an attached single family property that was built in the past 5 years. Forcing out the buyer with limited ... 12/13/2022

Appreciation for Clients with SelectAnn.comOn this last day of November 2022, I am grateful for my clients.  To many who entrusted me to help them on the journey of buying and selling real estate, I say THANK YOU!  The time spent with each and every one has been unique and special.  Yes, there were times of stress and strain but there were more times of kindness, hopefulness and joy.  I have spent the last few weeks being thankful and delivering gifts to some of my forever clients!  All, who were home, graciously brought me into their homes and shared their stories, time and lives with me.  I feel so grateful to be a part of their lives as they create homes.  Here are a few of the gifts delivered. I am and always will be grateful for the people I have the pleasure of helping on their jo... 11/30/2022

October 2022 Housing Report with SelectAnn.comThe U.S. housing market is shifting with affordability issues for buyers and sellers. Mortgage rates have doubled since March of 2022 with elevated home prices on a limited supply, but price gains are slowing. Many are waiting until market conditions improve. Some sellers are cutting prices and/or offering concessions to buyers.  Some buyers have decided to wait and see what the future holds.For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on fo... 11/30/2022

Congratulations to my Seller Clients, Sarah & Kristi, on the successful sale and closing of this great listing in University City on October 28, 2022.I was grateful for the opportunity to assist the Sellers as their Listing Agent on this successful transaction!Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate?  I sincerely appreciate your referrals, and I promise to take great care of them!25+ Years Selling St Louis!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25+ years!  I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Member Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR), Member National Associa... 11/03/2022

Happy Halloween with SelectAnnWishing you a safe and happy Halloween!  For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Town and Country Office. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed#goodtoknow#STLmarket,#20... 10/31/2022

Interest rates are rising for homebuyers and home prices are still rising..at least in they are in Waldo! Demand continues to be high for this area, which I designate as Gregory to 85th St; State Line to Holmes. Let's take a look at the numbers:   September 2022 September 2021 Median list price: $289,000 $225,000 Median sales price: $295,000 $237,500 No. homes sold:       29     32 Days on market:       5      7 Most buyers paid at or over the listed sales price by about 2%; prices were up 24% compared to September 2021. The lowest closed price was $133,000 and the highest was $417,000. Here are the year-to-date numbers:   Jan-Sept 2022 Jan-Sept 2021 Median list price: $263,000 $250,000 Median sales price: $278,000 $263,500 No. homes sold:      237     295 Days on market:       3       ... 10/25/2022

Neighbors, in this month's report, we see the affect rising interest rates are having in our area: median sold prices are lower and some homes stay on the market longer. However, for the year, home values have risen in Brookside! Let's take a look at the specific numbers; I'm pulling these stats based on sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:   September 2022 September 2021 Median list price: $439,900 $484,900 Median sales price: $437,900 $480,000 Days on market:       19      4 No. homes sold:       25     25 The lowest closed price last month was $315,000 and the highest was $1.7 million. We had two million dollar+ sales last month. Median sales price was just under list price; compared to the same period last year, prices fell 8.7%. Here are the year-to-date numbers:   Jan-Se... 10/25/2022

Open Sunday 2-4 P.M. 5436 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MOOctober 2, 2022!New Price of $195,000!Stop by to see this cute bungalow in South St. Louis off the tree-lined street of Holly Hills Ave.  Conveniently located.  This house has beautiful wood floors and lots of old world charm.  2 bedrooms on the main level with 2 additional bedrooms upstairs.  Formal dining room and living room could be combined to create a larger living space.  The kitchen has a small breakfast nook area for a table and chairs or you could have a bar area with stools.This house has so much potential!  For all details: 5436 Holly Hills Ave.For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my ... 10/02/2022

Market Update with SelectAnn August 2022For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's agent and as a marketing specialist.  I utilize the latest technology to assist in the sale of your home as well as your purchase. Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Town and Country Office. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed#goodtoknow#STLmarket,#2022AugustREMarket#bekind#SelectA... 09/30/2022

New Price on this really nice ranch home in University City, close to Clayton, Wash U & the U City Loop! For more info & pics, check out the following link:https://matrix.marismatrix.com/matrix/shared/8x4wgQkyzYGd/7495DrexelDr2 bedrooms; 1.5 baths; 1 car garage on a great corner lot.MLS # 22059597Now offered at $245,000.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25+ years!  I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Member Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR), Member National Association of Realtors (NAR), Member Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), Member Council of Residential... 09/27/2022

Welcome home to 7495 Drexel Drive! 2 bedrooms; 1.5 baths; 1 car garage' great corner lot.MLS # 22059597Offered at $260,000.What a great location, so close to Clayton, Galleria Mall, U City Loop & the University. This one has a true cozy cottage feel, with period mill work, niches, built-ins, parquet floors & crown molding. A wood-burning fireplace graces the large light filled living room & the dining room features corner built-in cabinets & shelving. The kitchen comes with a pantry & a fun split farm door, leading outside to the brick patio & fenced yard with garden shed.French doors in the adjacent office lead to the 3 season breezeway; what a great relaxing space! The 1 car garage is just beyond. Two bedrooms & full bath complete the main level. The master has double closets, & owner... 09/15/2022

First closing I have not attended with my clients in 25+ years.  Came down with Covid over the Labor Day weekend.  Closing went smoothly, though.  Congratulations to my Seller Clients, Sherry & Justin, on the successful sale and closing of this great listing in the Tower Grove Heights Neighborhood on September 6, 2022.Multiple offers within days and SOLD way above list price!I was grateful for the opportunity to assist the Sellers as their Listing Agent on this successful transaction!Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate?  I sincerely appreciate your referrals, and I promise to take great care of them!25+ Years Selling St Louis!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25+ years!  I am a Certified Residential Sp... 09/12/2022

Congratulations to my Buyer Clients, Sarah & Kristi,  on the successful purchase and closing of this wonderful home in St Louis County, 63146!I was grateful for the opportunity to assist the Sarah & Kristi as their Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) on this successful transaction!Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate?  I sincerely appreciate your referrals, and I promise to take great care of them!25+ Years Selling  St Louis!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25 years!  I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Member Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR),... 09/08/2022

Open Sunday 2-4 P.M. 5436 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MOAugust 28, 2022!Stop by to see this cute bungalow in South St. Louis off the tree-lined street of Holly Hills Ave.  Conveniently located.  This house has beautiful wood floors and lots of old world charm.  2 bedrooms on the main level with 2 additional bedrooms upstairs.  Formal dining room and living room could be combined to create a larger living space.  The kitchen has a small breakfast nook area for a table and chairs or you could have a bar area with stools.This house has so much potential!  For all details: 5436 Holly Hills Ave.For a FREE home estimate click HERE!  Contact SelectAnn, Ann Hayden to find out about your value!For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area, specializing in helping my clients as a buyer's a... 08/26/2022

Congratulations to my Seller Clients, Erica and Jacinda, on the successful sale and closing of this great listing in the Fox Park Neighborhood on August 19, 2022.Multiple offers within days and SOLD above list price!I was grateful for the opportunity to assist the Sellers as their Listing Agent on this successful transaction!Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate?  I sincerely appreciate your referrals, and I promise to take great care of them!25 Years Selling  St Louis!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997 - 25 years!  I am a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). Affiliations: Member St Louis Association of Realtors (SLAR), Membe... 08/23/2022

We have some interesting home sales stats for this month's Brookside home sales report--a big increase in price compared to last year, but fewer homes sold. Let's take a look at the specifics; I am using the main Brookside zip code of 64113 for this info, single family homes:    July 2022 July 2021 Median list price: $540,000 $434,500 Median sales price: $530,000 $460,000 Days on market:      3        3 No. homes sold:     35       28  Home values rose 15% compared to July 2021, yet many buyers ended up paying just under the list price last month--whereas last July, when interest rates were much lower, buyers were paying over asking price. Homes are still going under contract quickly--within a few days. Last month, four homes closed over $1,000,000; the highest closed sale was $1.7 mill... 08/16/2022