Speechless Sunday.....Where are We? Real estate needs:  www.SelectAnn.com .   For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area.  Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!  All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Prudential Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Office.  Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 12/06/2009

Wordless Wednesday....Beauty Above Sadness Below Real estate needs:  www.SelectAnn.com .   For all your real estate needs in the St. Louis area.  Updated daily.  Sign on for FREE!  Whether you are buying or selling, let me help you!  All rights reserved and may not be reproduced or reprinted without express written permission of Ann Hayden, real estate agent with Prudential Select Properties Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood Office.  Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 12/02/2009

St. Louis Company Offers FREE Ride for Intoxicated Drivers November 25, 2009 The STL ScooterGuy's, Professional Designated Driver Service, will be giving free rides to people wanting to be safe and not drive drunk this first night of the holiday season.  You must call before 3 a.m. and one of the employees will show up, put a scooter in your trunk, and drive you and your vehicle safely to your home. The biggest reason people do not take a free ride is they do not want to have to go back to get their vehicle the next day.  This company solves this problem. After midnight tonight, is when most people are killed by drunk drivers.  Be safe tonight! 314-255-1800, you may also buy a membership for $60 a year.  Go to this site for more info:  STL ScooterGuys.  SO why chance getting a ticket or... 11/25/2009

Mexican in Chesterfield Missouri..... Salina's Mexican Restaurant Take time to stop by and get a bite of really great Mexican food, Salina's is located off Clarkson Road a little south of Wilson Road in charming Chesterfield, Missouri.  This restaurant is small but very tasty.  They serve the traditional salsa but they also add a twist with their spicy bean dip.  The chips were nice and crunchy.  The chimichangas were spectacular and the spicy chicken quesadillas were flavorful. After a day of shopping or working in the yard, it is nice to have someone else cook and clean up.  The service was very good and the atmosphere very traditional. Salina's Mexican Restaurant 20 Clarkson Wilson CtrChesterfield, MO 63017(636) 530-9010  Remember:  For all of your Real Estate Needs www.SelectAnn.com... 08/02/2009

I had a GREAT time recently at the Butterfly House at Faust Park.  They held a reception for people who had donated a paving stone in front of the building.  The butterfly house is always a wonderful place to go.  This time there seemed to be even more butterflies flittering around then the last time I was there.  One particular butterfly was hitching a ride on a gentleman's head.  The man had walked all the way through the butterfly house - the butterfly would periodically flit off only to come back right away.  The gentleman kept saying that his student's wouldn't believe him when he told them about it on Monday, so I whipped out my camera phone and took several pictures then emailed them to him.  That got me started, by the time I was done, I had a camera full of butterfly pictures. ... 06/21/2009

Want to have some great fun?? St Louis is famous for its free outdoor summer concerts!!  This summer Chesterfield's line up includes: June 23: Billy Peek June 30: Spectrum July 7: The X-Jazz and Swing Band July 14: Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats July 21: Trilogy July 28: The Ralph Butler Band August 4: Yessir The Chesterfield concerts are held at the wonderful Faust Park (15185 Olive Blvd).  The concerts start at 7 pm, but you can arrive as early as 5 pm to grab your spot on the grass (bring your own blanket or chair).  The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce will be happy to sell you a variety of drinks and food items from their refreshment stand or you can bring your cooler with you.  Before the concerts there is entertainment for the children.  Bring your toe tapping shoes with you since da... 06/21/2009

OK, so you are searching for a home and you are looking in the greater St Louis area and trying to make sense of where the different communities are located and what they are like and your friends keep saying, "Check out Chesterfield."  "You've got to see Chesterfield." So what is the buzz about Chesterfield really about?  I can give you basic data facts:  Chesterfield is located in West County, officially 22 miles from downtown St Louis.  It was incorported in 1988 and covers about 32 square miles.  The population of Chesterfield is just under 50,000 people.  The median household income is $83,802.00 and the median home value is $238,300 (this is based on the 2000 US Census Data report and the numbers have increased since then).  The school district's servicing Chesterfield are Parkway... 06/21/2009

Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 3/1/08 - 3/31/08: Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 3/1/09 - 3/31/09: Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Information courtesy of the MLS. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.   Service you Expect from a Realtor you can Trust! GRI, e-PRO  www.SelectMyHome.net   314-640-7061 (cell)   Prudential  Alliance, REALTORS   636-887-3554  (office) Debi.Ernst@PrudentialAlliance.com   04/13/2009

I recently received the newest issue of the Chesterfield Citizen and was reviewing all of the activities that the city of Chesterfield has planned for the summer.  Wow!  The activities include National Trails Day, the summer concert series, a 4th of July fireworks celebration, and free movies on the Plaza.  The Family Aquatic Center has tons of activities of it's own including swim team, swim lessons, river walk club, pool parties and a K-9 Splash for the canine friends.  There are youth sports organizations for baseball, softball, soccer and football, adult softball leagues and track and field events.  Chesterfield Arts offers a full calendar of events including dance and art.  There are also parks that are scattered around the city many of which have play equipment for kids.  Overall,... 04/06/2009

In doing some research, I identified data that shows foreclosure rates for each zip code in the Chesterfield, MO area.  Chesterfield has 2 different zip codes so the information is separate for each zip code.   For 63005: The population is 18, 293. The number of households is 6110 The median income is $172,424 The average home value is $559,626.  Foreclosure rates have been on the increase.  In 2005, there was less than 1 foreclosure per 1000 households-only 4 for the whole year.  In 2006, there were 9 for the year. In 2007 there were 20 foreclosures.  In 2008, through the third quarter, there were 43.  For 63017: The population is 45,252. The number of households is 16,572 The median income is $105,916 The average home value is $362,348.  Foreclosure rates have been on the increase.  I... 03/16/2009

St. Louis real estate in both 4th quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009 had been a bit sluggish.  Just in the past few weeks we are seeing encouraging signs.  We have been doing a lot of listing, but now our listings are starting to sell.  That is what we have been waiting for!!  What we don't understand is why sellers have had such a hard time selling their homes.  They hire experienced professionals who tell them exactly what to do:  Price it right (we even tell them what that probable price is) and great condition.  We tell them how buyers are out there cherry picking the best homes and looking for the best values.  We call it a "Price War and Beauty Pageant".  Really!  That is what is going on.  If the home isn't the perceived best value, it won't sell.  There are so many choice... 03/09/2009

Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 2/1/08 - 2/28/08: Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 2/1/09 - 2/28/09: Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Information courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Service you Expect from a Realtor you can Trust! GRI, e-PRO www.SelectMyHome.net   314-640-7061 (cell)   Prudential Alliance, REALTORS    636-887-3554 (office) Debi.Ernst@PrudentialAlliance.com 03/05/2009

Best Buy Real Estate in Chesterfield MO 63017 New Foreclosure Listing - 9 Arlington Oaks Hurry - This foreclosure listing will sell quickly. Gorgeous 2.5 story home situated in a park-like setting within a quiet cul-de-sac. This home has over 3,000 square feet of living space PLUS a finished basement for even more. There are many special features including built-in bookcases, 2 wood burning fireplaces, a 3 car garage, and a private in ground swimming pool. This property is corporate owned and sold in current condition. No repairs, warranties, disclosures or inspections provided by the seller. Get specific details on the listing by clicking here. Kevin Cottrell / Cottrell Realty Group / St. Louis MO http://www.cottrellrealty.com 02/22/2009

Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 1/1/08 - 1/31/08: Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Residential homes (including condos/villas) sold in Chesterfield, MO 1/1/09 - 1/31/09:  Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price Information courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Service you Expect from a Realtor you can Trust! GRI, e-PRO www.SelectMyHome.net   314-640-7061 (cell)   Prudential Alliance, REALTORS   636-887-3554 (office) Debi.Ernst@PrudentialAlliance.com   02/09/2009

 Graph of Residential homes sold in Chesterfield, MO 1/1/08 - 12/31/08 :    Listings per Status    Minimum, Average, Maximum    Days On Market Analysis    Listing Price\Selling Price   Information courtesy of the MLS.  It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Service you Expect from a Realtor you can Trust! GRI, e-PRO www.SelectMyHome.net   314-640-7061 (cell)   Prudential Alliance, REALTORS   636-887-3554 (office) Debi.Ernst@PrudentialAlliance.com 01/15/2009

Residential homes sold in Chesterfield, MO 1/1/06 - 12/31/06:                                                2 Bd.                3 Bd.                  4 Bd.                  5+ Bd.                   All  Bd. Sold     #Units 1 83 396 83 563       Dollar Value $275,000 $27,156,348 $181,769,529 $51,472,560 $260,673,437       Average List Price $299,999 $339,468 $469,918 $650,380 $476,989       Average Sold Price $275,000 $327,185 $459,014 $620,151 $463,008       Average Days  Mkt. 118 62 59 60 60       Average Square Feet 1125 1790 2530 3083 2500       % of List Price 91.67 96.38 97.68 95.35 97.07     Residential homes  sold in Chesterfield, MO 1/1/07 - 12/31/07:                                                 2 Bd.                  3 Bd.                4 Bd.                 5+ Bd.      ... 01/09/2009

After a day of crazy returns and shopping,two of my children and I stopped for a bite to eat at this little Mexican restaurant in Chesterfield, Missouri.  The food was awesome.  The salsa and spicy bean dip were both wonderful.  We ate a whole basket of chips and all of the dip.  We must have been hungry. Stop by and have a bite, they are located off Clarkson Road a little south of Wilson Road in charming Chesterfield, Missouri. Information compliments of Ann Hayden Wildwood Agent for Prudential Select Properties.  Ann Hayden is committed to your goals while educating you in the home buying & selling processes.   Call Ann today to get started 636-399-7544 Search for your real estate at www.SelectAnn.com.  24/7 Real estate needs:   www.SelectAnn.com.  © 2008 Ann Hayden, All rights reserved 12/31/2008

Residential homes sold in Chesterfield, Missouri 12/1/06 - 12/15/06:  Sold                                                              2 Bd    3 Bedroom       4 Bedroom      5 + Bedroom     All Bedroom     #Units 0 2 14 2 18       Dollar Value $0 $548,899 $6,731,722 $2,423,650 $9,704,271       Average List Price $0 $287,450 $487,613 $1,337,250 $559,777       Average Sold Price $0 $274,450 $480,837 $1,211,825 $539,126       Average Days on Market 0 34 121 121 111       Average Square Feet 0 1836 2921 2685 2774       % of List Price 0.00 95.48 98.61 90.62 96.31     Residential homes sold in Chesterfield, Missouri 12/1/07 - 12/15/07:   Sold                                                             2 Bd     3 Bedroom    4 Bedroom        5+ Bedroom      All  Bedroom     #Units 0 1 10 2 13... 12/18/2008

Rock Tops Granite owner, Bob Gasiorowski speaks at a workshop about kitchen remodeling   Chesterfield, MO - Home remodeling contractors in Chesterfield gathered for a local workshop event to network and share tips on various remodeling projects.  One of the special guests invited to demonstrate a kitchen remodeling tip was Bob Gasiorowski, owner of Rock Tops Granite, a natural stone kitchen countertop fabricating company.    Bob's remodeling tip was regarding the sink that goes with a granite kitchen countertop.  Bob said, "The under mount sink is perfect with a granite or natural stone countertop.  They are very popular with their sleek appeal and clean look.  Because they fit under the countertop, you can easily wipe crumbs right into the sink without them becoming caught under the li... 12/13/2008

If you are in the market for granite countertops for your home, you may have noticed they can be quite costly. In many cases, the bulk of the cost of a kitchen remodeling job is the granite countertops. This has many people looking for a way to save a few dollars on the granite counter tops they want as well as the work to install them. In many cases, this can be done, but you also need to be careful that you are not the victim of a rip off. Here are some things to look for in a stone countertop company.   Look at a Portfolio   Make sure the company you are considering can do the work they say they can. Ask for pictures and references of jobs they have completed in the past. Make sure those references are real. Give them a call. See what they thought about the job that was done as well ... 11/25/2008