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Thursday, May 29, 2008

In recognition of "Home Ownership Month" - Help build a house!

June is "Home Ownership Month" -- Along with Habitat for Humanity, The Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors is sponsoring a "build day" on a Habitat project. You can help us celebrate by Joining us on June 14th. Spend this Father's day weeknd doing something to help others!! Call the Board of Realtor's office @ 636-6721 for location and details.

Don't forget to put your flag out before coming to help as it is "Flag Day"!

REALTORS Raise over $3500 for Council for Drug Free Youth


On May 3, the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS, Inc. held the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our contributors and sponsors and the 84 runners and walkers, we raised over $3,500.00 for the Council for Drug Free Youth.


SPECIAL THANKS to the following generous sponsors, contributors and volunteers for making this event a success! START AND FINISH LINE SPONSORS: Central Bank, Fechtel Beverage and Sales. T-SHIRT SPONSORS: Action Realty, Appraisal Associates, Nunn & Young, Associated Real Estate Group, Custom Screen Printing, Coldwell Banker Gordon Company, Jefferson Bank, Luebbering Insurance Agency, Mehmert Group REALTORS®, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Realty Executives of Mid Missouri, Reasonable Realty, Vaughan Hughes & Co. ROUTE MARKER SPONSORS: Accord Financial, Carlene Bax, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Joyce Bremer Group, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Fields of Legends Sports Complex, Helen Lange, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Mid America Wireless (Gary Wilbers), Missouri Credit Union, Resource Home Loans, Julie Shiery, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Lyla Stark, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Wallstreet Financial (Lee Wilbers). CONTRIBUTORS: Central Bank, Cole County Abstract & Title Company, John Conrad Insurance/State Farm, Dairy Queen, El Jimador, Hawthorn Bank, HyVee, LandChoice Co., LLC/Guaranty Land Title Insurance, Lee’s Chicken, McAlister’s Deli, McDonald’s, Mid America Bank, Panera Bread, Regions Bank, River Region Credit Union, Sav-A-Lot, Schrimpf Management, VOLUNTEERS: Judy Brooks, Council for Drug Free Youth, Carolyn Brown, Coldwell Banker Gordon Co., Amanda Christian, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Gerardo Cornejo, Realty Executives of Mid-MO, Joanie Forck, Associated Real Estate Group, Tamela Frank, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Matt Glaser, Jefferson Bank, Cathy Hennessy, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Donnie Mehmert, The Mehmert Group, Josh & Emily Kampeter, Council for Drug Free Youth, Letha Moeckli, Council for Drug Free Youth, Lisa Pittman, Council for Drug Free Youth, Kim Prenger, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Carol Reichard, Council for Drug Free Youth, Donna Stone, JC Area Board of REALTORS, Sarah Stroesser, Council for Drug Free Youth, Jaclyn Teeple, Reasonable Realty, Bunnie Trickey Cotten, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Hank Vogt, RE/MAX Jefferson City, Michael VanGundy, Council for Drug Free Youth, John Weghorst, JC Roadrunners, Jami Wenzel, Vaughan Hughes & Co., Alan Wheat, Coldwell Banker Gordon Co., Dana Wildhaber, Associated Real Estate Group, Chris Wood, Jefferson Bank, Darlene Backes-Wildhaber, Associated R.E. Group.
If you're thinking of selling or buying real estate in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact Hank Vogt direct at (573)761-3485 or online at www.hankshouses.com . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!”

Capital City Conference Center


It looks as though the city might be getting closer to having a convention center (finally) maybe, hopefully, possibly.....who knows!? If so, it will be great for the entire area, let's keep our fingers crossed.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Current Mortgage Rates

Mortgage loan rates Monday, May 19, 2008 at Mid America Bank

30 year fixed 6.0%
20 year fixed 5.875%
15 year fixed 5.50%
10 year fixed 5.375%

Rates quoted above are for qualified borrowers with a 95% loan-to-value (LTV) or less. Please call for rates on mortgage loans with 95.01%-97% LTV. Rates subject to change at any time without notice. Credit scores may adversely affect quoted rates

Provided by Lynne Bateman, Mid Amreica Bank, Holts Summt 573-896-4139

Price it right when selling in today's market

High inventory lets home buyers be pickier, demand more
By Dian Hymer

We're in the midst of a challenging home-sale market in many areas. However, soft markets can provide opportunities for some home sellers. The trick is to price your home right for today's market.
The most difficult reality for most sellers to face is that prices in their neighborhood may have dropped during the last year or two. Some sellers will find that it may not make sense to sell if the probable sale price is too low.
If you have the luxury of waiting for a better market, stay put for now. Be sure to check with a knowledgeable real estate agent before you make a decision to move forward -- one who knows the local market well.
HOUSE HUNTING TIP: It is an advantageous time for move-up buyers, who may have to sell for less than they would have a few years ago. But, they may also pay a lot less for the home they buy.
A seller usually has an advantage selling when there isn't much competition from other listings. Even though the listing inventory was low in some areas at the end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008, anticipate that there will be more listings coming on the market in April and May -- the traditional home-selling season.
Today's home buyers are extremely price-conscious. If there is a lot to choose from, price will certainly be a big factor. A price that's too high for the market won't bring the desired result.
More... http://www.hankv4979.remax-midstates.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=story&id=66296

Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home

Tips on decluttering, accommodating buyers, staying sane
By Dian Hymer

Selling a home while you're living in it can be trying during any market. Today's sellers are generally looking at a longer marketing time than was the case a few years ago. Appropriate pricing for this changing market can shorten the misery. So can taking a few precautions.
The houses that look the best are the ones that get serious attention from buyers. Preparing a house for sale is more important than ever. Keeping it in pristine condition can be a challenge, particularly for sellers with small children and pets. More... http://www.hankv4979.remax-midstates.com/remaxmidstates/modules/agent/agent.asp?p=story&id=66298