Frequently, I receive calls from people asking about property they find on various portals and websites.  Many of those calls are from people who assume the property is For Sale just because it shows up on these sites.  Unfortunately, that is not always the case and many times potential buyers have spent a great deal of time checking finances, researching neighborhoods and schools, and getting their hopes up only to find the property is already under contract or even sold.  An understanding of what different listing statuses mean can help alleiviate some of the confusion and wasted time.  In the Mid America Regional Information System MLS, we have 11 differnt listing statuses.  I've listed them below.  Usually, only the ACTIVE listing status will appear on public websites but all status... 10/02/2016

Stunning full brick home on beautiful street in Belleville, Illinois. 41 Wesley Drive, Belleville, Illinois 62223 priced at $169,900.Quality built with great curb appeal.Stained glass windows over Fireplace Mantel.Your own pool hall complete with wrap around bench seating and antique wet bar.This Belleville, Illinois home for sale is a delightful combination of charming and updated features from the beautiful kitchen with custom cabinetry to the finished, updated basement with relaxation and entertainment in mind. A master bedroom loft with wall closets and a separate walk in closet, two spare bedrooms, and three full baths offer a comfortable and warm home for the new owners.  Its location offers a tranquil setting with mature trees lining the street. Close to St. Clair Country Club, M... 07/13/2015

Happy Fourth of July, America!No matter where you are and who you're with today, may you enjoy this special day in the history of our country. Appreciate the freedom that many in the far reaches of the world do not.God Bless America!      07/04/2015

Just sold this outstanding home and excited to share it!1105 Hightower Place, O'Fallon, IL 62269Beautiful custom home nestled in wooded and tranquil setting in upscale Windsor Creek Subdivision North of O'Fallon, Illinois. Conveniently located near O'Fallon Township High School Milburn Campus, and the new Community Sports Park for family sports and activities. You'll find shopping at the Green Mount Shopping Center and St. Clair Square Mall, dining and entertaining are only a few minutes away, and I-64 will take you places to explore. Experience living in a community with small town feel, but with big city amenities.Call us today to be a part of this community, and about other homes for sale in surrounding areas. If you're just starting your search, we can schedule a no-obligation consu... 06/10/2015

Open House Sunday in Belleville, IllinoisJune 7, 2015 from 2:30 - 4:30 P. M.1.5 Story, full brick bungalow on full basement. Three bedrooms, three baths, large living room, formal dining room with arched opening, bright kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and cozy breakfast nook.Perhaps the best feature of this home is the finished basement complete with a wet bar, game room, wrap around wood bench seating in the spacious billiard area, and a full bath. Perfect for family living, entertaining, and simply relaxing.Come and see this home Sunday! It's near Country Club Golf Course, Foley and West Main Street in Belleville, Illinois, and convenient to shopping and dining.41 Wesley Drive, Belleville, IL 62223 06/05/2015

202 Fontainebleau, O'Fallon, IL - SOLD!Congratulations to the new home owners of this full brick ranch on full basementin the heart of O'Fallon, Illinois!A lovely home perfect for a family who wishes to be in a community with small town feel, yet conveniently located to city amenities and features that made this a wonderful place to come home to.May you create many happy memories for many years to come!~ Finding Homes & Building Dreams in O'Fallon, Illinois ~ 05/20/2015

1124 Lear Lane, Mascoutah, IL 62258Just Sold this new construction home in Townsend Square!Excited for the new new home owner who will create new and happy memories in this new home.Congratulations!If you're looking for a new home, call or text me at 618-407-9195 or visit YolandaRealtor.com.Mascoutah IL Real EstateMascoutah IL Homes for Sale 05/17/2015

2015 Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale in Thornbury Hill SubdivisionO'Fallon, Illinois You're invited to shop for treasures at the annual neighborhood garage/yard sale in Thornbury Hill Subdivision, north of O'Fallon, Illinois on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.Home owners participating will have their items for sale out on their own driveway or yard. Various items will be for sale: toys, furniture, clothes, books, tools, and other miscellaneous items.You can get there by taking Hwy 50 to O'Fallon, turn on N. Seven Hills, then turn on Thornbury Place.Please park carefully and don't block anybody's driveway.If you're interested in any homes for sale in the Thornbury Subdivision, give me a call/text at 618-407-9195 or visit, YolandaRealtor.com.   05/15/2015

1st Qtr 2015 O'Fallon IL Housing Market Report  The O'Fallon IL Real Estate 1st Quarter numbers are in.  Although the average price is down over 5% from last quarter, it's up nearly 3% from last year.  Both the Final List/Sell ratio and the Original List/Sell ratio increased considerably from the previous year and previous quarter.   Inventory remains on pace with last year and as expected has increased considerably (16%) since last quarter as the weather has warmed and home owners have been able to do those last few projects to get their homes show ready.     O'Fallon IL Market Statistics Quarter Ending 1Q-2015 Quick Facts 1Q-2015 Previous Period Previous Year Median Price $180,500 $175,250 (3.00%) $163,950 (10.09%) Average Price $183,711 $193,839 (-5.22%) $178,384 (2.99%) Sales Volume... 04/26/2015

Open House Sunday in O'Fallon, IL February 15th, from 2:00 - 3:00 P. M.   Attractive one-story on desirable setting in O'Fallon, Illinois. Spacious living room opens to the dining room and the L-shaped kitchen. Huge family room with a corner fireplace ready to be lit on cold nights. Breakfast area between the kitchen and the family room leads out to the patio through French doors. Large master bedroom suite, two guest rooms, a full bath, and a half bath for family and friends. Well maintained front yard and the fully fenced backyard features an in-ground heated and lighted pool ready for summer splash!  Near shopping and dining, I-64, Scott Air Force Base, soon to be completed Memorial Hospital, and a short drive to St. Louis. Come take a look! 02/14/2015

This lovely home is now UNDER CONTRACT!Open House Sunday, February 15th, from 12:00 - 1:00 P. M.O'Fallon IL Homes & Real EstateAttractive and affordable brick ranch on full basement in desirable and tranquil setting in O'Fallon, Illinois! Spacious and open living room featuring unique coved ceiling and large windows. Charming kitchen with built-in double ovens and the peninsula cooking center blend with the dining area for great meals. Three bedrooms with their own spacious closets and classic hardwood floors. A full bath in the hallway and a 1/2 bath by the kitchen. Extra four closets in the hallway complete the efficient layout on the main floor.Super spacious multi-purpose room in the lower level for family and friends for entertainment or relaxation. The unfinished area offers a sta... 02/14/2015

Open House Sunday, 12/14/ 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. 116 Pierce Boulevard, O'Fallon, IL 62269 Be home for the holidays! This 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Tudor style ranch is ready for you.  This home has a very spacious living room with sliding glass door that leads to the backyard and pool area. Serve traditional meals in the formal dining room adjacent to the L-shaped eat-in kitchen with lots of cupboards and large counter space for the busy cook. Enjoy the huge family room featuring a corner stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation.   Look forward to summer to enjoy the in-ground pool in a large, fully fenced backyard. Very nice!     12/13/2014

Open House Sunday in O'Fallon, Illinois1621 Mary Todd Ln, June 1st, from 1:00 -3:00 PM Great Location + Curb Appeal + Great Value = Great Home! Don't take my word for it--just see it in person this Sunday! This home has space, style, and easy to the eyes located in the Estates at Lincoln Farm north of O'Fallon, IL. Surrounded by high end homes, serene setting, mature trees, and low traffic street with only one access entrance/exit. Featuring the Master Bedroom Suite with cathedral ceiling, two bedrooms for family or guests, a huge open Kitchen and Breakfast Area with cathedral ceiling, natural light from large windows, huge Pantry, open Dining Room, and the Living Room with brick-faced Fireplace. You will love the finished lower level with a private fourth bedroom and double closets, en... 05/30/2014

Open House Sunday, May 11th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM704 Chatsworth Ct, O'Fallon, IL 62269Homes for Sale in O'Fallon, IL   You'll love this beautiful home on premium cul-de-sac lot with stunning, panoramic views, atrium staircase to the walkout lower level and professional landscaping. Be greeted by the full length decorator glass door with matching sidelights, and step onto the gleaming hardwood floor in the Foyer, Hallway, the Kitchen and Breakfast Area. The Dining Room features distinguished classic columns, designer tray ceiling, and tall arched windows. Large windows grace the Living Room/Study with flexible space. Enormous Great Room features a fireplace with custom oak mantle and marble hearth and surround, and breathtaking view of the outdoors through the wall of windows and atrium s... 05/06/2014

You're invited! Open House Sunday at 704 Chatsworth Ct, O'Fallon, Illinoisfrom 1:00 - 3:00 PM, April 13th. Come visit us at 704 Chatsworth Ct and see this 4 bedroom, atrium walkout ranch offering stunning outdoor views and beautiful features on premium lot of .7 acre and on cul de sac. Be greeted with designer full leaded glass door and sidelights, soaring tray ceilings, a wall of windows, and gleaming richly colored hardwood flooring. Loaded with upgrades and improvements, it's in excellent condition and move-in ready.   Located north of O'Fallon in the Manors at Thornbury Hills within a subdivision, one street access with very low traffic, in tranquil setting and very close to Scott Air Force Base, I-64, and St. Louis. You just have to see it in person! For more information on this lo... 04/12/2014

Prior Agents Make the Best Clients I had the pleasure of wrapping up 2013 by completing transactions with two clients who were both prior agents; one a buyer, the other a seller.  Initially, I was apprehensive because each had several years more experience in the industry than I do.  However, I didn't get too far into either relationship when I realized prior agents can make the best clients.  So much so, I think I should make this my niche!  Looking back at the transactions, there are a few reasons why. 1.  Prior Agents Respect Their Agent's Time:  All agents have them; clients that don't quite get it. Those that think we're sitting around all day with nothing to do.  They think nothing about scheduling several showing appointements only to cancel 30 minutes before they are supposed to... 02/02/2014

This Home for Sale in O'Fallon is Open Saturday, November 2nd, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM 800 Reiss Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269 O'Fallon IL Home for Sale - 800 Reiss Rd O'Fallon IL Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 3,340 square feet of living space, on corner lot, in an established neighborhood in O'Fallon for $185,000. Convenient access to Scott Air Force Base, Interstate 64, shopping and dining, Green Mount Shopping Center, and St. Clair Mall. For a virtual peek of 800 Reiss Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269 check out the video below. Enjoy!   Call Yolanda for more information on this O'Fallon, Illinois real estate, (618) 407-9195 or visit: YolandaHoversten.com - O'Fallon IL Real Estate 11/01/2013

Open House Sunday in O'Fallon, Illinois - October 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 1621 Mary Todd Ln, O'Fallon, IL 62269 Take a look at this immaculate and spacious home in the Estates of Lincoln Farm in O'Fallon, IL. It's move-in ready with 3,500 square feet of living space. Featuring a formal dining room, bright and airy living room with fireplace, expansive kitchen open to the eat-in area, huge master bedroom suite, three spare rooms for family and guests, amazing finished lookout basement with loads of space for living and storage, and newly stained deck overlooking the woods. Come and visit today.   10/27/2013

Is Your Agent Focused?   Have you even checked?    Maybe your agent is focused on selling your home but did he or she take time to actually focus the camera that took your photos now plastered all over the globe.  Bad photos are a pet peeve of mine.  In today's internet based home searching, photographs are more important than ever if you hope to get a buyer interested in you home.  Don't think things are that bad?  Let me give you some examples:   I found this gem when a homeowner contacted me for an estimated value of his home.  He said he currently had it listed but just wanted to check.  I told him his agent should have done the analysis when he listed it.  I took it that he was just curious for a second opinion.  So, I looked it up in the MLS and saw why he might have some concerns... 08/05/2013

Thornbury Hill Subdivision Neighborhood Yard Sale in O'Fallon, Illinois The Thornbury Hill Subdivision in the City of O'Fallon, Illinois is going to have their annual neighborhood yard sale this Saturday, May 11 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. It's going to be a good day for it, the weather will be in the 70s, and umbrellas aren't needed. All items for sale are on display on the participating homeowners' driveways. Come, browse and be ready to buy a treasure or two!    NOTE: Please respect the homeowners' privacy. If they're selling items, they will be out on display.  (If you're looking for homes to own in the Thornbury Hill Subdivision, please visit YolandaRealtor.com.) 05/10/2013