Chesterfield Police implement seat belt checks at local schools According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 573 children ages 14 and younger are injured or killed in motor vehicle crashes each day. The Chesterfield Police Department is focused on reducing that number. Chesterfield Police Patrolman Paul Powers, the department's traffic safety officer, is implementing a program aimed at getting elementary and middle school students to buckle up whenever they are in a car. The program is an adaptation of a program that the Chesterfield Police Department started at Parkway Central and Parkway West High Schools to get high schoolers to consider buckling up for prom. "When school is let out, we go up there and stand at the exits of the school and... 04/18/2010

Chesterfield Chamber Office Staff Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, 4/21/10 11:30am The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Office Staff Appreciation Luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., April 21 at Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center. Networking, lunch, prizes and a "Chamber's Got Talent" show are featured. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. To register, call 532-3399 or visit chesterfieldmochamber.com by April 19. 04/17/2010

Faculty and Student Show at Chesterfield Arts   Chesterfield, MO See one of Garry Rose's fascinating "egg drop" photos in the upcomingFaculty and Student Show "The Sorcerer & The Apprentice" at Chesterfield Arts.Garry created a series of "capture" photographs through an elaborate setup to capture the exact second a raw egg was cracked and then dropped onto the tines of a fork, creating various images and patterns in the eggs. See one of them in this exhibit!Opening ReceptionFriday, April 16: 6-9 pmShow continues through June 9Chesterfield Arts444 Chesterfield CenterChesterfield, MO 63017Gallery HoursTues-Fri: 10-5Sat: 10-4www.ChesterfieldArts.org 04/16/2010

The Parkway Central High School - Project Graduation Indoor Rummage Sale - Chesterfield, MO   The Parkway Central High School - Project Graduation Indoor Rummage Sale - Chesterfield, MO will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 7:30 AM to 1 PM.  The sale will be held at the high school (369 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, MO).  Household items, toys, books, baby items, clothing, furniture, sports equipment, small electronics and prom/party dresses are featured.  Payment is by cash only.  Call Tammy Crawford at 314-542-9882 or visit pchprojectgraduation.org.   04/16/2010

  Location: Tribeca Bistro- Lounge  120 Chesterfield Valley Dr.  Chesterfield, MO When: Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:00pm Featuring:Jamie Johnson - VocalsAllison Harper - VocalsPhil Gomez - KeyboardPhil Burton - BassDon Drewett - Drums This will be a wonderful evening of incrediable music!  I have enjoyed watching Phil Gomez play several types of music- You can bet this with be worth the trip.  04/15/2010

The Easter Bunny visits Greystone Subdivision in Chesterfield, MO.  Last weekend, the Easter Bunny made a visit to the Greystone subdivision.  With promises of candy, pictures and fun, the Bunny really delivered.  Balloons showed families the way as they arrived at the residence in Greystone for the fun.  While there,  families visited with the Easter Bunny and had their pictures taken.  Some pictures were impromptu and others were taken sitting with the Bunny or on the Bunny's lap.  Some children were anxious to have their pictures taken while some of the younger children weren't quite sure.  Other activities included a sidewalk chalk art, coloring contest, a guess the number of candy pieces contest and lots of bubble blowing.  Beautiful coloring contest entries were created.  There we... 04/05/2010

The Easter Bunny visits Baxter Ridge subdivision in Chesterfield, MO.  Last weekend, the Easter Bunny made a visit to the Baxter Ridge subdivision.  With promises of candy, pictures and fun, the Bunny really delivered.  Balloons showed families the way as they arrived at the Baxter Ridge clubhouse for the fun.  While at the clubhouse, families visited with the Easter Bunny and had their pictures taken.  Some pictures were impromptu and others were taken sitting with the Bunny or on the Bunny's lap.  Some children were anxious to have their pictures taken while some of the younger children weren't quite sure.  Other activities included a coloring contest, a guess the number of candy pieces contest and lots and lots of bubble blowing.  Many beautiful coloring contest entries were created.... 04/05/2010

Easter Dogs in Chesterfield, MO - We just had to share!  Here are our two babies - our dogs Reesi and Taylor.  Reesi is the Doberman and Taylor is a yellow Labrador Retriever.  As we prepared for the arrival of the Easter Bunny, the dogs decided to dress up and share their excitement.  Here are our Easter Bunny girls!   Happy Easter to all!  Woof Woof 04/04/2010

Chesterfield Estates - one of Chesterfield, MO's  hidden jewels.  If you are considering a home in the Chesterfield Missouri area in the $450,000-$550,000 price range, this is a subdivision you really should explore.  In general, only a few homes sell each year because once a resident moves in to Chesterfield Estates, they don't willingly want to leave!     Located along the Wild Horse Creek Road corridor, this approximately 20 year old subdivision consists of 76 homes located on 6 streets.  There are several culdesacs within the subdivision and only one main entrance so the streets are quiet.  Children are found playing in the streets and riding their bikes frequently.  The subdivision is close knit and has regular activities open to all residents.  Just recently an Easter Egg Hunt was... 04/04/2010

Home Sellers:  Items to consider when preparing your home for sale.  Home sellers, as you face the prospect of listing your home for sale, there are a few items that you should seriously consider.  What are buyers looking for today?  A good value most of all.  That means that you need to listen to your real estate professional and price your home at or below market value so that your home will get the attention it deserves in a crowded market.  If you are priced above market value (which is the contract price that a willing seller and willing buyer will agree upon in a free market,) it is predictable that your home will languish on the market not sell.  Buyers have so many choices today that they will write an offer on a home that is priced to the market.  Buyers are VERY savvy today an... 04/02/2010

  Villages at Baxter Ridge sales statistics - year over year comparison 2008-2009/2009-2010.  The two charts above compare residential sales at the end of 1st quarter 2009 vs end of 1st quarter 2010.  The number of sales in each one year period are similar - 6 at the end of 1st quarter 2010 and 7 at the end of 1st quarter 2009.  Average days on market were 61 days in the previous period and 44 in the most recent period which represents an 18% improvement.  Average sale price in previous period was $413,143 and $379,167 in the most recent period which represents an 8.3% decrease in price.  The list price/sale price ratio of homes in the previous period was 96.73% and 95% in the most recent period representing a drop of 1.73%. This trend shows that while homes are selling faster, they are... 03/31/2010

 Greystone - a premier Community in Chesterfield, MO.  Greystone subdivision located in Chesterfield, MO is an upscale neighborhood located in the western area of Chesterfield.  Greystone is a subdivision of approximately 125 homes.  The subdivision is located along the highly sought after Wild Horse Creek corridor.  Families with children appreciate the high quality schools that serve the subdivision.  Rockwood's Chesterfield Elementary is a Blue Ribbon Award school.  The middle school is Rockwood Valley and the high school is Lafayette.     Home values in the subdivision vary from $600,000 to a current home listed at $1,875,000.   The homes were built by two of St. Louis' premier builders - Hayden Homes and Schierholz Homes.  In fact, Greystone received the Bravo Award in 2006.  The H... 03/30/2010

                                  Baxter Ridge Barracudas get ready to swim in Chesterfield, MO.  The Baxter Ridge swim team the Barracudas  kicked off their preseason activities on Sunday, March 28 with sign ups at the Clubhouse.  New families arrived for orientation at 1 PM followed by a meeting for returning families at 2 PM.  A representative from Kids' Sportsworld was in attendance to help with team swim suit fittings.    Ever popular, the Barracudas are a force to be reckoned with.  Open to all Baxter Ridge families - condos or single family homes - the Barracudas will swim five conference meets and one intrasquad meet. The intrasquad meet starts the swim meet schedule on June 7th at 5:30 PM.  This intrasquad meet is new for the Barracudas.  It will give new members to the team an... 03/30/2010

  The Villages at Baxter Ridge is a Chesterfield, Missouri subdivision gem - one of our favorites!  Built during a 2 year period from 1984 to 1986, the Villages at Baxter Ridge was a collaborative effort of 4 different builders - Jones, Lieberman, Mason and Raleigh-Givens.  A unique plan at the time, the subdivision consists of 300 single family homes and a section with 135 condominiums. Each of 4 "villages" is named after a season. The Villages at Baxter Ridge is known as Baxter Ridge to the residents and locals alike.  Part of Baxter Ridge's popularity has to do with the community amenities available.  There is a community clubhouse that can be rented by residents for a reasonable fee for parties and subdivision events.  Located adjacent to the clubhouse is a swimming pool with a larg... 03/25/2010

Mortgage Rates Go From 2010 Lows to 2010 Highs in One Day March 25, 2010 (MortgageNewsDaily.com)   At 1pm eastern, the Department of Treasury auctioned $42 billion 5 year notes.  When our government lacks the cash to pay for spending, they must borrow funds from investors. They do this by selling debt (Treasury bills, notes, and bonds).    Market participants gauge the success of auctions by tracking demand.  Tuesday's auction of 2 year notes saw below average demand which pressured treasury yields higher.  The same thing occurred again yesterday. Demand was low and benchmark Treasury yields continued to rise after the auction results were released at 1pm.    How does this all relate to mortgage rates?  The closest index to follow what mortgage rates are doing is the Treasury Bonds, spe... 03/25/2010

If you are looking for a home in the St. Louis area, there's a great new internet tool to help you find just what you want.  TheStLHomefinder is your gateway to the more than 27,000 homes available in and around St. Louis. When you relocate to St. Louis, Missouri, you come to a metropolitan area of three million that spans two states. Known for its famous arch, St. Louis is the Gateway to West - an appropriate symbol for the great life that awaits you in the second largest city in the state! Whether you want culture, professional sports, green space, or nightlife close to the place you call home, St. Louis is sure to please. Known for its convenient commute and reasonable tax rates, St. Louis also offers an exciting array of real estate which ranges from modest and affordable in great f... 03/14/2010

On October 10, 2009 thousands of people flocked to Missouri as Chesterfield Arts publically unveiled The Awakening.  This 5 part, 17 ft. tall, cast-aluminum sculpture weighs more than 2 tons and was created by sculptor John Seward Johnson Jr.  Johnson's largest and most dramatic work, this statue depicts a giant struggling to arise from the earth.  A hand and foot are partially above ground while the right arm juts 17 feet into the air.  The giant's mouth is wide open as if he is waking up and struggling to be free from the ground.  John himself attended the unveiling, as did Chesterfield Mayor John Nations.  People of all ages from around the community followed a musical parade to the site of great sculpture.  What an event! One of the important things that made this such an enjoyable ... 02/25/2010

Chesterfield Missouri January 2010 Market Update Chesterfield Missouri had a very nice January 2010.  21 residential houses sold in January.  The average list price was $378,460 Average sale price of $358,090  or 94.62% of list 110 days on market Of the 21 houses sold, 5 were 3 bedroom houses with an average list of $299,380, Average sale price of $283,380 or 94.66% of list price 96 days on market There were also 16 sales of 4 bedroom houses with an average list of $403,172, Average sale price of $381,438 or 94.615 of list price 115 days on market For a market update of your neighborhood send me an email. Real estate needs:  www.SelectAnn.com .     For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area.  Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you... 02/22/2010

In our business, referrals are truly the lifeblood of our success.  As we reviewed where our business came from last year, we realized how important referrals were to our great year last year.  We want to thank so many of our outstanding clients for referring your friends, relatives and colleagues to us!  Your trust and confidence in our ability to be as professional and successful with your referrals as we were in selling your home and finding you homes is truly appreciated.  There is no better compliment!   02/21/2010

Attention Missouri Homeowners!!!  There is a bill concerning future homeownership that we wanted you to be aware of.  Congress is trying to get us to pass a bill using a double negative format.  In other words, vote YES to say NO to this critical tax increase.  If this bill passes, there will be a 4% tax to sellers who have sold their home.  This will have a huge impact on the housing market and will make us take a step backward, not forward.  Please pass this along to everyone on your email mailing list - together we will stand strong and not allow this to happen!  Find out more here:  http://www.yestosavehomes.com/  A real estate transfer tax : is a form of double taxation; lowers homeowner equity; negatively impacts the process of buying and selling a home; and unfairly targets prope... 02/21/2010