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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Jefferson City in Spring

Just a few pics I took around Jefferson City this spring -











Top 15 Ways to Sell Your Home in the Spring



The warmer weather has us flinging the drapes open, pushing up the windows and taking a deep breath of fresh air into our lungs. Yes, it's spring, and it's time to shake off winter's dust and give our homes, and ourselves, a shiny makeover.


Spring is the optimum time to sell a home. Regardless of whether it's a buyers market or a sellers market, inventory almost always rises in the spring. Why? Because the largest number of buyers are actively searching for a new home during the months of April, May and June.


Here are 15 things you can do to improve the odds that your home will stand out among the sea of new listings flooding the spring-time real estate market:


1) Wash windows inside and out / polish all mirrors
Sparkle is free, and sparkle sells homes. A potential buyer may not realize why your home seems so inviting but will feel drawn to it if the windows are spotless and your mirrors reflect sunlight. Cleaning is the first step to preparing your home to sell.

2) Rake the yard / trim back bushes
Clean out dead leaves and debris in your lawn. Don't let overgrown vegetation block the windows or path to the entrance. Cutting bushes and tree limbs will let the sun inside and showcase the exterior of your home.
More tips here

Jefferson City Real Estate Stats

Statistics for March 2009
Active listings --------------- 771
New listings ----------------- 200
Units sold ------------------- 86
Average sales price --------- $127,643
Average days on market ---- 117
Total units sold YTD -------- 190

The territorial jurisdiction of the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®, Inc. includes Cole, Callaway, Moniteau, and Osage Counties. This representation is based in whole or part on data supplied by the Multiple Listing Service of the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®, Inc. Neither the Board nor its MLS guarantees or is any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Mortgage Loan Rates for Jefferson City Area

Rates effective as of 05/06/2009

CONVENTIONAL FIXED RATE MORTGAGES
Term (Fixed) Rate:

30 year 5.00%
20 year 4.875%
15 year 4.625%
10 year 4.625%

Rates subject to change at any timeProvided by Lynne Bateman, Mid America Bank, 573-896-4790 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.

If you're thinking of selling or buying in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact me direct at (573)761-3485 or online at http://www.hankshouses.com/ . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!