Heart of Brentwood–Updated, Move-In Ready Home on a Spacious Private Lot!

 

2235 Laverne Ct, St Louis, Missouri 63144 Rare Find in the Heart of Brentwood–Updated, Move-In Ready Home on a Spacious Private Lot! Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated Brentwood classic, perfectly blending modern convenience with timeless charm. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with direct access to open common ground, this home offers space and seclusion that’s hard to find in such a prime location. You'll appreciate the warmth of hardwood floors flowing through the main level. The updated kitchen is a standout, featuring elegant 42inch maple cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs, the finished lower level offers the ultimate gathering space, complete with a stylish dry bar and a full bath—perfect for entertaining or creating a cozy retreat. But the real showstopper? The expansive, level, fenced backyard steps from Brentwood Swim Club and Lee Wynn Trail systems 3miles of paved paths that connect you to several parks. Come see why homes like this don’t come along often!

To View call     (314) 440-0723

Lauralei Properties, llc
314-503-1186
http://www.lauralei.net

Beautiful single-story brick, ranch home is located in Webster Gardens

 

5 Heather Dr, St Louis, Missouri 63123

Open House: Saturday, March 6 from 10 am.- 2 pm. & Sunday, March 7 from 10 am.- 2 pm.

This beautiful single-story brick, ranch home is located in the township of Webster Gardens--in the city of Crestwood. Only two families have lived in (and loved) this house in the last 63 years. Some of the special features include: *a secluded backyard with deck and a 33X18 pool (pool is 8 years old; has new liner and pump in 2020) *walking distance to Whitecliff Park, Grant's Farm, and Grant's Trail *15 minutes from downtown St Louis or Clayton area; 5 minutes from major highways 44 and 270 *oak hardwood throughout the house *new carpet in the basement and sunroom *fresh paint throughout *heated and cooled sunroom with gas fireplace *wood-burning fireplace in living room * 8-foot ceilings *walk-in closet in master *custom bar in basement *pecky cypress, tongue and groove paneling in the basement *marble thresholds and window sills *roof and gutters approximately 4 years old Seller is selling the home because they are moving out of state.

$389,000

To view call 

314-608-7966 Laura Ludwig Lauralei Properties, llc 314-503-1186 www.lauralei.net List your home for One Flat Fee of $199

How long do homeowners stay in their home?

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historic data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median tenure averaged exactly six years. However, since 2008, that average is almost nine years – an increase of almost 50%.

Home Upgrades that Pay Off the Most

All renovations are not created equal. 

Curb appeal is one of the most common updates - some buyers won't bother to come into the house if the exterior is not looking it's best.

Some say that the greatest return for your investment is a mid-range bathroom remodel, a $3,000 job that returns $1.71 for every dollar spent. 

Some say that the worst home improvements for value are kitchen remodeling and finishing a basement. A top-of-the-line kitchen reno will cost you $22,000, and you’ll only get about $0.51 back for every $1 you spend - I have found that buyers LOVE the remodeled kitchen.

You might consider adding a deck or windows.... just be careful that  you aren't spending money that would be better spent for buyer's closing costs or other incentives.

Median home prices rank by city - salary, home price

How does your city rank?

• Rank
• City▼
• Salary Needed
• Median Home Price
• Monthly payment

• 1
  Pittsburgh
  $31,716
  $135,000
  $740
• 2
  Cleveland
  $32,010
  $121,200
  $747
• 3
  St. Louis
  $33,323
  $138,400
  $778
• 4
  Cincinnati
  $33,485
  $138,100
  $781
• 5
  Detroit
  $35,521
  $135,800
  $829
• 6
  Atlanta
  $35,800
  $157,700
  $835
• 7
  Tampa
  $37,732
  $160,000
  $880
• 8
  Phoenix
  $40,658
  $200,300
  $949
• 9
  Orlando
  $42,143
  $180,000
  $983
• 10
  San Antonio
  $45,374
  $185,500
  $1,059
• 11
  Minneapolis
  $47,627
  $210,000
  $1,111
• 12
  Dallas
  $48,787
  $189,600
  $1,138
• 13
  Houston
  $49,983
  $199,300
  $1,166
• 14
  Philadelphia
  $50,914
  $213,300
  $1,188
• 15
  Baltimore
  $52,662
  $233,200
  $1,229
• 16
  Chicago
  $54,347
  $195,100
  $1,268
• 17
  Sacramento
  $58,412
  $268,700
  $1,363
• 18
  Miami
  $58,431
  $265,000
  $1,363
• 19
  Portland
  $60,604
  $288,900
  $1,414
• 20
  Denver
  $61,642
  $314,800
  $1,438
• 21
  Seattle
  $72,844
  $352,000
  $1,700
• 22
  Washington
  $77,395
  $372,800
  $1,806
• 23
  Boston
  $80,050
  $383,200
  $1,868
• 24
  New York
  $87,536
  $390,000
  $2,043
• 25
  Los Angeles
  $89,665
  $450,900
  $2,092
• 26
  San Diego
  $95,433
  $493,100
  $2,227
• 27
  San Francisco
  $142,448
  $742,900
  $3,324

http://money.cnn.com/infographic/real_estate/what-you-need-to-earn-to-afford-a-home/index.html

FLAT FEE MLS - WHY IT WORKS!

What is Flat Fee MLS do you ask?

 Well it is like an à la carte item on the menu for real estate agents or brokers, these agents provide you with the benefit you receive with hiring an agent without the in-depth contract. You receive maximum exposure without being subject to open houses, tours of your home to potential buyers day and night, unless you choose to and you are still in complete control.

Flat fee MLS is a great choice for FSBO (For Sale by Owner) who want the exposure that a real estate agent can provide without the exclusive right to sell contract that comes along with it.

90% of houses on the market today that sell, have been listed under MLS. As a FSBO it is crucial to have exposure in order to sell your home, when you have a MLS house listed, you have the ease of mind that your listing will be displayed at the top of thousands of FSBO homes making it visible to more potential buyers, also you are still in complete control of negotiating the sales price, and when you let potential buyers tour your home.

80% of homebuyers go through a realtor, so as a FSBO using the flat fee MLS you are providing an advantage over non MLS listing, due to the fact that realtors and their buyers use MLS to search for houses throughout the extensive database, making it easier to find your home for the right buyer.

When you list on the MLS your home is also syndicated out to tons of other websites like
Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Yahoo Real Estate - just to name a few.

With the flat fee MLS listing you save money.  Use these extra proceeds to lower the price of the home and get more hits to your listing - or simply keep more of your hard earned profit in your pocket!

Get your home listed today!  www.lauralei.net

Get Smart And Follow These Tips On Selling Real Estate

 When you decide to sell your property, you get what you put into the process. The sellers who is most informed and educated will often reap the best in real estate arm themselves with information.This article has many tips and methods to ensure you become smarter about real-estate selling.

Make sure all the rooms in your home are well-lit before inviting potential buyers for a viewing. A well-lit home will not only appear larger, and will put buyers at ease about potential problems in a home that is darkly lit.You may see more interested buyers if you turned on the lights.

If you are going to resell your home, you should look at it as a valuable commodity and take better care of it than you would your own home. This allows you break your expectations and negotiations once you the ability to market it to its fullest extent.

Use as many different channels as necessary to find or market your real estate. You will want to exercise every option available in order to achieve the avenues that are open to help you find the success you are seeking.

Try to sell your old house before moving to your new one if possible. It can be extremely difficult to keep up payments on two residences while waiting to obtain a buyer for your previous home.

A newer investor will likely to learn the hard way that there are serious downsides to being new to the game.

Clean up your yard to boost your home for sale. Things like busted fences, like broken fences, overgrown plants, giant compost heaps and dingy garden furniture can quickly turn off potential buyers and lower the overall value of the property.

Select a real estate agent with care before selling your home.You should know that your agent you are working with knows what they are doing. An experienced real estate agent with good credentials will make your transactions run more smoothly and at the best price.

Price your home fairly to save yourself time and trouble.

Get rid of the clutter if you show your home.

Just by making some small updates to your kitchen you can have a big impact on the value of your home. You may want to switch out one appliance to update the look and provide a focal point. It's quite expensive to install new kitchen cabinets, so try repainting them for a new look.

The little efforts involved in keeping up with painting, painting, and other small repairs can be a bother for many homeowners. However, if you don't keep these items up to date, the home will require a great deal of work and expense before it is ready to sell.

New flooring could be an expensive investment in which you won't be able to enjoy it.Instead, just do a thorough cleaning of the existing flooring, so that they do not reflect negatively on the house.

Once the interior is ready, try going outside and walking around to check the exterior of the house. Focus on your home's "curb appeal." The exterior of your house must create a good impression on the home will make or she approaches your house for the buyer's first time. If you see problems that would put potential buyers off, then you want it taken care of as soon as possible.

written b
y: Clark Kasun