Home sales up/new search options

Soaring home sales encourage confidence in the real estate market. The Grant Hickman Team’s new online housing search makes selling and buying a dream.

Good news prevails in the real estate market this week. For the first time in five years, existing home sales have increased for four months in a row, according to the monthly statistics from the National Association of Realtors®.

This increase is due in part to first time homebuyers who cashed in on the $8,000 tax credit. They accounted for 30 percent of homes purchased in July while foreclosures totaled 31 percent of transactions.

As the excitement about home ownership begins to return, the Grant Hickman Team now offers buyers and sellers an incredible online experience. We’ve made searches for all area homes, condos, rentals, open houses and foreclosures a one-stop deal. This new way of viewing real estate includes absolutely everything a potential buyer needs–you get all the property details and set up a list of favorites so you’re not bouncing back and forth between websites.

Pictures galore, of course, and you can email the listing to a friend to see what they think of the property. There’s a mortgage calculator, MapQuest directions and points of interest near the property. You can also request a private showing or contact the Schneider listing agent for more information.

As much as we love our new online search, we also believe that talking to a real person is the best way to learn about your next home. Do some searches online and call us. We’re here for you. Come look around!

Open House - New Construction in Foristell

Friends,
We have completed another custom home and want to welcome you to come to the open house this weekend. This home over looks Incline Village Golf Resorts Lake ! Imagine every day getting a lake front view from your living room, master bedroom or relaxing in your screened in covered deck. Open house will be Saturday and Sunday, March 28 - 29, at 1:00 -4:00 p.m. and will be listed in the Friday Post Dispatch real estate section. Please come buy, tell friends or call for a free consultation.



10737 Incline Village West
Foristell, MO63348
Incline Village Golf Resort Community

• 1700 sq ft ranch
• Lake front view
• 5 car garage w/ 2 driveways
• 9' pour and partially finished walk out basement
• Vaulted and coffered ceilings
• Hardwood entry
• Screened in 12x12 deck and 8x10 grilling deck
• Double vanity and separate whirlpool in master bath

Top 10 Reasons to Build or Buy in 2009!

1. $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers! It's your tax dollars anyway get it back now!
2. Record low interest rates 4-5% for 30 year fixed mortgages.
3. The cost to build is at record lows because of market competition.
4. Paragon Custom Homes is now including FREE a 2-10 Home warranty 1 years craftsmanship / 2 year Systems / 10 year on Foundation systems. Visit www.2-10.com for details.
5. Every new home will come with FREE ADT Home Security System with 3 years paid Central Station Monitoring also giving 20% discount on your home owners insurance. We can also sign up any currently owned home.
6. Any new construction custom home contract signed by July 2009 will recieve a Free 42" flat screen TV while supplies last.
7. Pick our existing floorplans or we will work with our architect to design your dream home no matter what the size or cost.
8. Pick every option on your new dream home.
9. Building new is less risky than buying an existing home or forclosure. Examples new roof, furnace, water heater, plumbing, foundation problems are all avoided.
10. We have 10 years of experience in the industry that allows you to purchase a home with and equitable situation. Your dreams in real estate is our passion!

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