St. Louis MO Real Estate

Have you heard the news! Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in St. Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood Missouri is happening as we know it.

Not only are we worried about our cleaning supplies being green, but now we want our homes to be green also. Homes with amenities like Gammpar floors, LEED-certified building materials, double-paned windows and even docking stations for electric cars! Also, homes that boast features like rainwater harvesting, passive air ventilation, reclaimed fixtures and recycled content tile and flooring.

This may all seem very over-whelming, but there are a lot of sites on the web that will help you fully understand just what finding a “green” home entails. It will be worth the research and will make your life more comfortable in the long run. Just “Google” the words “green real estate”, for starters. Enjoy the search and learn what makes a “green” home; a home that you want to be a part of. We all want to do our part and so let’s enjoy all of the eco-luxury that we can.

Just a side note - there’s no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around. You’ll see there’s very positive activity in many vibrant markets throughout the US especially in St. Louis, Webster Groves, Kirkwood Missouri areas. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery. Don’t panic, let’s all do our part!

Yesterday marked another gorgeous day in St. Louis, Missouri and the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race featuring 45 balloonists in shapes as varied as The Energizer Bunny at 16 stories tall, Wherenberg Theatre’s box of popcorn, and of course the RE/MAX balloon piloted by our own Steve Mroz.  Sandie Hea, of RE/MAX Results and husband/partner Paul Richard, also of RE/MAX Results, were two of about 50,000 people who crowded around the balloon launching field.  We think every other couple had a stroller and a toddler with them!  Walgreens was set up to give free Health Care Screenings for cholesterol, bone density, body mass, glucose and heart, so Paul and I took advantage of that and “passed” with flying colors.  Many people did as we did and rode their bicycle into the park rather than fight the mile long traffic jams that accompany these events. 

Annual ART in the PARK  St. Louis Hills

Sunday September 28, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.  

Francis Park (bordered by Nottingham, Tamm, Donovan and Eichelberger 63109)

Come see more than 50 local artisans display woodworking, metal work, jewelry, handbags, watercolor and more in this family-friendly community of St. Louis Hills.  Live music all day, plus a variety of delicious food from 5 of our local restaurants like The Pitted Olive and LeGrand’s catering.

Francis Park is one square mile and the center of this 2000 home community with tennis courts, lily ponds, gardens, ball fields, playgrounds and free summer concerts.  Home prices range from $150,000 to over $1,000,000. 

Stop by our booth and say Hi to Sandie Hea and Paul Richard, Top Agents with RE/MAX Results, with offices in St. Louis Hills, Brentwood and South County.  Chat with us about the local real estate market and take home a thank you gift!