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Craziest Housing Year Ever

Suffice it to say, never has there been a home-selling year like this one. It has been over 4 months since my last newsletter, as sales were nonstop since then. It is starting to let up, and I feel blessed that people were allowed to buy and sell homes th... Read more

The Real Estate Escalation Clause

Want to know the sign of a hot market? The use of the Escalation Clause in contract offers. Here is how it works: Buyers write the offer as normal, but fearing they will be in competition, set the offer price where they hope to get it, which may be ... Read more

When Did Bungalows Become Cute?

When did Bungalows become so popular? 20 years ago, I was calling them ranches as bungalow was not a positive term. Now, however, seems like bungalow equals cute! The definition of an American Bungalow is a 1 or 1.5 story with a dormer and a covered fron... Read more

2018 STL Home Sales Review, 2019 Outlook

Here is a rundown on how 2018 was for the St Louis housing market: We began the year hot with low inventory and rising prices, leveling off thru summer, than losing some steam in the fall. STL Metro has been on a steady upward price climb since 2012, ... Read more

Downtown St Louis real estate update

Downtown STL real estate update: The number of sales is steadily climbing, days-on-market are steadily dropping, and prices are making some headway. From 2012 to 2017, the number of units sold - condos/ lofts in high rise buildings - has increased from 96... Read more

Flip or Flop

Flip or Flop, one of several HGTV series following the lives of home renovators, recently aired a couple netting a $54,000 profit on one project, and a partnership losing $3000. These shows, along with the folks that visit STL now and promoting a similar ... Read more

St Louis' 3rd Skyline

Looking east from Art Hill in Forest Park, I now realize we have a 3rd skyline in STL. The always popular Central West End has been busy re-building itself the last few years, mostly with health care and residential, plus entrepreneurial Cortex. The view ... Read more

How Do Hiking Trails Affect Home Values?

Last week, I ran a study for a client whose subdivision is having a trailhead installed adjacent to them. Residents are concerned about property values, traffic, aesthetics and crime. Since this is becoming more common around St Louis city and county, I... Read more

How Much Is My Home Worth in Saint Louis, Missouri

How Much is your home worth in Saint Louis, Missouri? If you are planning on selling your home, that is a question you need answered. As your Local Saint Louis Real Estate Expert, I can help you to learn the answer to that question. I will personally d... Read more

Find Your Dream Home in Saint Louis, Missouri

There are so many different kinds of homes out there for families to choose from. Do you want to live in Saint Louis? Or are you looking for a second home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need? Do you need a large back yard? RV access? An attach... Read more
Gary Hoeferkamp
Hoeferkamp Real Estate

1190 Meramec Station Rd Ste 206
Manchester MO 63021
Office: 314-925-0551
Mobile: 314-440-2400
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