Timing is Right for Buyers – 3 affordable homes in STL just waiting for you
Timing is right for buyers – there are many affordable homes in STL. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price for homes in St Louis in the 2nd quarter of 2014 were up 4.9% from the 2nd quarter of 2013 but still oh so affordable at a median sale price of $149,900. Click here for their statistics on Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability.
Affordable Homes in StL
6718 Arthur Avenue in Lindenwood Park – $139500
This home is just waiting for a new owner who understands the “essence” of a home. It is incredibly comfortable and charming the minute you enter the door. It has the charm of its age with stained glass windows and hardwood floors and yet is affordable and managable in size. Oh and wait till you see what the current owner has done to the upstairs – she added skylights. The owner just reduced the price to $139,500.
6822 Crest Avenue, St Louis MO 63130 – $150000
6822 Crest Avenue has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. What a deal at $150000. The home has zoned heating and cooling, refinished hardwood floors and newer windows. And what a kitchen. It has been updated with solid surface countertops and stainless appliances (refrigerator included). It has 3 sinks and 2 windows that look out into the back yard. Let me tell you this is more than a one man kitchen. I almost forgot to mention that there is up to a $6000 forgivable grant available to Washington University employees.
6716 Dolan Place, St Louis, MO 63139 – $175000
This is arguably one of the best streets in Dogtown and the owner has just slashed the priceto $175000. This brick bungalow is now being offered at $175000. It is located just one block south of Clayton Road on a 2 block long street – quiet yet so convenient. It already has a walk score of 54 but once the St Louis Zoo expansion is completed this should end up in the 90’s. It’s great for down-sizers and millennials already with its proximity to the High Point and Cheshire and Forest Park to name a few. For more information on this home and what is going on in this neighborhood click here.
Credit Scoring Changes
Other good news for buyers comes from one of the larger credit reporting agencies, Fair Isaac Corporation. Fair Isaac Corp produces the FICO credit-score calculations and they are making changes that will make it easier and less costly for millions of people to get credit. FICO will no longer consider in its calculations any record of a failure to pay a bill if it has since been paid or settled with a collection agency. It will also five less consideration to unpaid medical bills that have been turned over to a collection agency.
Contact Barbara Heise if you are thinking about buying or selling your home – 314-448-4768.
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