Archive for August, 2012

  • July Pending Home Sales Improve

    July Pending Home Sales Improve

    The National Association of Realtors reported that homes sales rose to the highest level in  two years and are well above a year ago sales.  The forward looking indicator shows that pending sales are 2.4% ahead of June and up 12+% for the year. The stongest showing was in the midwest, while the west is [...]

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  • 2830 Hillcrest Avenue, Alton — $35,000

    2830 Hillcrest Avenue, Alton — $35,000

    2830 Hillcrest Avenue, Alton — $35,000 Will make a great investment property. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home needs a little TLC to make it a perfect home or rental. Fenced front yard.

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  • Alton, Godfrey, Brighton, Elsah, Wood River, Open Houses – Sunday August 26, 2012

    Alton, Godfrey, Brighton, Elsah, Wood River, Open Houses – Sunday August 26, 2012

     We look forward to seeing you at our open houses.   Open House – 4800 D’Adrian Drive, Godfrey, IL Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm Price: $108,500 Charming move-in ready ranch with beautiful hardwood floors in the 3 large bedrooms, spacious living room, and dining area. Loads of natural light through the large updated windows. Semi-finished [...]

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  • 2870 Buckmaster Lane, Alton —  $250,000

    2870 Buckmaster Lane, Alton — $250,000

    2870 Buckmaster Lane, Alton –  $250,000 Great commercial development opportunity on a highly visible vacant lot. Just off Homer Adams Parkway, across from the Lowe’s entrance. 2 lots measure total 120 x 278. Adjacent corner lot also available for sale, for a total of 1.5 acres. Zoned C-2.

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  • 917 Lexington Estates Drive, Godfrey — $168,000

    917 Lexington Estates Drive, Godfrey — $168,000

    917 Lexington Estates Drive, Godfrey — $168,000 Very nice 2 bedroom, 3 bath, condo features big vaulted living/dining area with gas log fireplace, a spacious kitchen breakfast room area that opens to a patio, a finished lower level with family room, bonus room and full bath. 2 car garage. A great value.

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  • The New 3.8% Tax on Unearned Net Investment Income & Medicare Wages

    The New 3.8% Tax on Unearned Net Investment Income & Medicare Wages

    Many people today have heard that there is going to be a 3.8% sales tax on the sale of their house, or purchase of a new house, or on all investment income(capital gains, dividends, interest, rental property income, etc.). As many times as I hear this, there are different degress of fact and fiction surrounding the [...]

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  • 18 Palm Street, Elsah —   $235,000

    18 Palm Street, Elsah — $235,000

    18 Palm Street, Elsah —   $235,000 – Virtual Tour – Beautiful home in the village of Elsah! Many great features include 3 bedroom, 3 bath, New roof in 2010, Hardwood floors, New entry doors, New tankless water heater. New bamboo flooring in office and hall. BRAND NEW Stainless appliances makes the open kitchen pop! Slate [...]

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  • Alton, Godfrey, Carrollton, Jerseyville Open Houses – Sunday, August 19, 2012

    Alton, Godfrey, Carrollton, Jerseyville Open Houses – Sunday, August 19, 2012

     We look forward to seeing you at our open houses this weekend.   Open House –2901 Gilbert Lane, Alton, IL Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm Price: $92,500   Very clean 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick 1-story. New roof, gutters, HVAC, water heater -2011. Full, walk-out basement, with family room. Hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms, [...]

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  • 2880 Buckmaster Lane, Alton —  $225,000

    2880 Buckmaster Lane, Alton — $225,000

    2880 Buckmaster Lane, Alton — $225,000 Great development opportunities on a highly visible corner lot. Just off of Homer Adams Pkwy. Across from Lowes entrance. The property is 120 X 278 Zoned C-2.

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  • Alton, Godfrey, Golden Eagle Open Houses – Sunday, August 12, 2012

    Alton, Godfrey, Golden Eagle Open Houses – Sunday, August 12, 2012

    We look forward to seeing you at our open houses. Open House –1050 Washington Avenue, Alton, IL Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Price: $120,000 Nice and spacious 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring original wood work, built in lawyer glass book cases in sitting room, pocket door, large main floor laundry room, and [...]

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  • 1621 Shurtleff Court, Alton — $125,000

    1621 Shurtleff Court, Alton — $125,000

    1621 Shurtleff Court, Alton — $125,000 Perfect condition, great cul-de-sac location right behind SIUE Dental School! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has potential for 4 or even 5 bedrooms. Freshly painted, carpets cleaned professionally. Master suite has full bath. HomeTrust Home Warranty.

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  • 6528 Timber Ridge Lane, Godfrey — $339,900

    6528 Timber Ridge Lane, Godfrey — $339,900

      6528 Timber Ridge Lane, Godfrey — $339,900 – virtual tour - Beautiful full brick Ranch, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, home sets on 2.5 acres. Sit on the covered deck and watch the deer roam in the beautiful wooded back yard.  BRAND NEW CARPET in MAY 2013!  Beautiful and makes this house POP!!   New C/A in 2011, [...]

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