New Listing on the market! - 5718 Columbia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139.MLS # 16030718Offered at $265,000.Gorgeous custom home withing steps of the "Hill" restaurants.  Over $140,000 of upgrades and improvements during ownership!  This is an amazing home!MLS Link:  5718 Columbia AveThis home is sure to impress with custom touches everywhere! Over an estimated $140,000 in improvements completed to this home during ownership. 2nd story addition features expansive master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & stunning bath ('99); sitting room/den is adjacent. Amazing gourmet kitchen with birch cabinets, stainless appliances, ceramic tile floor, solid surface counter tops & intricate wall tile work ('08). Energy efficient windows ('97). 2 car garage & pad ('98). Heated/cooled Solarium w... 05/05/2016

Congratulations to my sellers, Ken and Wesley, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Realtor to get your home SOLD quickly!  Wishing much health and happiness in the coming years! I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, ... 03/24/2016

I just wanted to congratulate my buyers, Adam & Michael, on the purchase and closing of your new home.  I wish you Guys many years of happiness here.  Thank you for allowing me to assist you as your Accredited Buyer's Representative.  I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis... 02/25/2016

Wow!  What a Monday!  Wasn't expecting much to happen on a holiday Monday.  Had three showings, 2 competing offers & 1 accepted contract on my Miami St listing.  There are buyers out there right now, and the St Louis Market is hot!  If you know of someone looking to buy or sell, please let them know about me!  I'm actively looking for homes to sell!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Counc... 02/16/2016

Need or Want to sell your St. Louis home? Home need repairs or updates that that are too expensive or intrusive for you?  Sell it to an investor!  I have several investors looking for their next rehab project and honestly there's not alot of interesting property out there for them.  If you need to sell your home, and it could use some updating or needs repairs it may be a great candidate for an investor.  Investors typically close quickly, accepting the property as is - allowing you to move on, get out from under a loan, avoid costly repairs, or find your next home!  Need to sell your home, but its in ideal condition?  It can still be a great candidate.  Contact me to discuss how I can help get you the money that you want, in the fastest sale possible and potentially match you with a in... 02/07/2016

I feel very fortunate to have been able to consistently sell homes for 19 years!  With a total of 258 Homes SOLD!  A big THANK YOU to my past, present & future clients, for allowing me to assist you with your real estate transactions! In 2015, I sold 19 homes, representing both Sellers and Buyers! 5650 Wieland Dr, St Louis MO 63128 - $230,000 – Buyer4162 Wyoming St, St Louis MO 63116 - $129,900 – Seller & Buyer5450 Morganford Rd, St Louis MO 63116 - $109,000 – Seller4311 Toenges Ave, St Louis MO 63116 - $88,000 – Seller & Buyer3646 Cleveland Ave, St Louis MO 63110 - $250,000 – Seller & Buyer1919 Missouri Ave, Crystal City, MO 63019 - $136,900 – Buyer3476 Covington Parkway Ave, St Charles MO 63301 - $330,000 – Buyer6536 Pennsylvania Ave, St Louis MO 63111 - $48,500 – Seller3626 Fillmore ... 01/26/2016

New Listing in St Louis City - 5059 Miami St., St. Louis MO 63116ML# 16001112Offered at $135,000.2 bedrooms, 1 bath home in North Hampton Neighborhood.  1-car garage; adjacent patio could be used as a parking pad.You'll be hard pressed to find a cuter, cleaner or more maintained home than this one. Long time owners raised 4 kids here & have loved it for 30 years. Beautiful woodwork, archways, gleaming wood floors, stained glass, decorative fireplace all provide the character for which South City is so well known. Many updates here - Anderson insulated windows on main floor; insulated windows (Viviano) in basement & attic; windows wrapped & soffits enclosed; shingled roof with skylights ('01); furnace & ac ('08); water heater ('06); sewer stack ('15); garage door opener & key pad (Jan '1... 01/10/2016

Congratulations to my sellers, Rick and Mike, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Realtor to get your home SOLD.  There were some bumps along the way, but you hung in there, and we got it done! I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, S... 01/07/2016

Considering Selling your Home FSBO (For Sale By Owner)?  Think Twice!A client of my was recently encountered an offer to list their home on the MLS for a flat fee, which they initially perceived as a sexy way to make more money in the sale of their home.  The following is a summary of what I collected in terms of 'need to know" information for anyone  who are considering selling your home FSBO (For Sale by Onwer).  If you're going to do it, at least do so with a clear expectation of what the process may be like:Yes, you can have your property listed on the MLS, without having a reslationship with an agent.  However, is it that simple?  Not if you don't understand the process to expect or are not prepared to participate in it!  What your Flat Fee MLS listing is missing:Normally, a proper... 10/09/2015

I just wanted to congratulate my buyer, Joshua, on the purchase and closing of your new home.  I wish you many years of happiness here.  Thank you for allowing me to assist you as your Accredited Buyer's Representative.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Lou... 09/25/2015

Congratulations to my sellers, Patricia and Keith, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Realtor to get your home SOLD.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Louis... 09/11/2015

Congratulations to my buyer, Valerie, on the purchase and closing of your new home.  I wish you many years of happiness here.  Thank you for allowing me to assist you as your Accredited Buyer's Representative.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Louis City an... 08/05/2015

Congratulations to my sellers, Jim and Randy, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Listing Agent to get your home SOLD.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and wish you many years of happiness in your new home!I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Es... 07/27/2015

Congratulations to my seller, Kim, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Listing Agent to get your home SOLD.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Louis City and ... 07/08/2015

Congratulations to my buyers, Gabriel & Keith, on the purchase and closing of your new home.  I wish you guys many years of happiness here.  Thank you for allowing me to assist you as your Accredited Buyer's Representative. I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St... 06/29/2015

Congratulations to the buyers, Vito & Jingwan, on the purchase and closing of your new home in St. Louis.  I wish you many years of happiness here.  Congratulations, also, to my sellers, Michael, Frank & Stan.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist in the sale of your home. I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, ... 05/06/2015

Congratulations to my buyer, Jen, on the purchase and closing of your new home.  I wish you many years of happiness here.  Congratulations, also, to my sellers, Dennis & Nancy.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist in the sale of your home.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Lou... 05/01/2015

Congratulations to my seller, Jonathan, on the sale and closing of your listing.  It was a pleasure working with you as your Listing Agent to get your home SOLD.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.I have been representing home buyers and home sellers in the St Louis Metropolitan Area since 1997. 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 Specialists (CRS).   St Louis Real Estate, St Louis Real Estate Agent, St Louis Realtor, St Louis Realty, St. Louis City... 04/28/2015

Economic Forecast Breakfast – February 11, 2015     I attended the 2015 Economic Forecast Breakfast last Wednesday, presented by the St Louis Association of Realtors.  The presentations covered the National & St Louis employment, labor force and the housing overview. Presenters were William Emmons, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; Ruth, Serginian, Director of Economic Research & Analysis of the St. Louis Regional Chamber; and Monica Conners, Vice President, Business Retention & Expansion, of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership.     Following are some notes I took during their presentations:     2015 is looking to be a good year for the US economy, shaping up to be the best year in about a decade,  with slower growth after 2015. While interest rates are... 02/17/2015

Thursday, Jan 8 at Evangeline's Bistro & Music House. Solo show from 7-8pm w/Richard Stratner!  No cover.Friday, Jan 9 at Robust Wine Bar (downtown on Washington). Genevieve show w/Rebecca Ryan!  5-8pm.  No cover.Sunday, Jan 11 at Broadway Oyster Bar!  2-5pm afternoon show!  Solo and lots of new material.Friday, Jan 16 at The Tap Room, 9pm. Genevieve BAND SHOW w/Bryan Ranney Band & John Donovan.  No cover.Saturday, Jan 17 at Venice Cafe, 9pm.  Leslie will be playing in Bryan Ranney's Band.  Love his music...  $5.Wednesday, Jan 21 at Venice Cafe, 9pm.  Genevieve BAND SHOW!  No cover!Friday, Jan 23 at Evangeline's Bistro & Music House.  Solo show on the REAL piano, 5pm.  No cover.Saturday, Jan 24 at Element in Lafayette Square, 8-11pm.  Genevieve show w/Rebecca Ryan.  No cover!Tuesday, Ja... 01/04/2015