It’s almost over!!!!  By the time you read this, our new overlord-I mean President- will be chosen and this whole damnable election cycle will soon be history!   If we can just hold on a bit longer and not lose our collective minds, we will be free from all the vitriol,  corruption and negative advertising and start to think on the upcoming holidays.   If our country doesn’t self destruct in the process.  *sigh*

No matter who wins on November 8,  we as a people still need to work, and provide a home and security for our families.   In the end we need to take care of ourselves.   Those idiots in Washington are certainly not.   We can also look out for each other – through our charities and churches.   Hopefully, our so called elected officials will not do too much damage to us with their policies.

For most of us, our biggest asset is our home.   It’s still a goal in life, even for our up and coming millennials who are now graduating college, beginning to marry , have families and buy homes.   For those of us baby boomer types and Gen X’ers – we are either downsizing or looking for the larger move up home as families grow and schools become important.

The trends in our St Louis area are very good.   St. Louis is considered one of the most affordable cities in the country for home ownership.   Strong public schools in the county especially promote this, but even the city is enjoying a resurgence and is aided by a good private/parochial school network.   Many first time buyers look to the city for their first home and there are many established neighborhoods that are thriving.   There is also a fair amount of “re-gentrification” in economically hard hit areas.   St. Louis is truly a hidden gem in our country.  Our tech sector is bringing folks here from the unaffordably priced markets on the West Coast.

There has been a bit of holding back in the upper end home market.  Not sure if buyers and sellers are holding back waiting to see how their stock accounts will be affected after the election or if there is something else at play there.  These homes are still selling but not as robustly has we saw in early 2015.   Another reason to be glad to see the back end of Election 2016!    Our hopes are high for spring 2017 in this category.    Just from relief alone folks will be giddy and happy and buying homes.

Don’t feel like you have to wait for spring though.   There are some distinct advantages to selling in the fall/holiday season.   First of all, less competition on the market – this is true for both buyers (think no feeding frenzy and multiple offers) and sellers ( buyers who are looking at this time are pretty serious buyers) and less competition for your home.  Plus, homes look exceptional when decorated during the holidays and show beautifully.   It’s something to seriously think about if you are considering buying or selling.

If you are considering buying or selling I am happy to have a consultation with you free of charge.   Referrals are always welcome too and much of my business is through happy client referral!   We can discuss a game plan, timing and pricing/pre-qualification.   Until we talk, have a cocktail ( or five) and get ready to cast your ballot!