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contents
4 Researching A St. Louis County Home
6 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
6 Buyer 101
10 Top Interior Improvements To Get That Home Sold
10 Real Estate Investments
12-14 What Homes Sold For photo by Diana Linsley
2 Webster-Kirkwood Times
Real Estate agent profiles March 12 - 18, 2010

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Researching A St. Louis County Home
Kim Wolterman of Webster Groves shares
her research in the book “Who’s Been
Sleeping In My Bed (room)?”
by Marty Harris
In 2001 Kim Wolterman thought it
would be nice to have a century-home
plaque from the Webster Groves
Historical Society for her 1902 house.
To get the plaque, she needed only
two pieces of documentation showing
the year the house was built and for
whom. It sounded simple enough.
After all, Kim and her husband Jim
are only the third owners of 213 S.
Maple. They bought the house in
1987.
“I thought it would be an easy
thing to find out,” said Wolterman,
a member of the Webster Groves
Historical Society and the St.
Louis Genealogical Society. “It
ultimately took several years to get
the answer to the question. The
records are scattered here, there and
everywhere.”
Wolterman’s research took her
to archives and books throughout
Webster Groves, to local courthouses,
to the St. Louis County Recorder of
Deeds office, to the Missouri History
Museum Library and Research
Center. She even met with Esley
Hamilton, the St Louis County
historian.
“The problem was I couldn’t
definitively identify when the house
was built,” Wolterman said.
After hitting a brick wall,
she thought she’d try a different
approach.
“An avid genealogist, I put my
genealogical skills to work,” she
said. “A search on the Internet for
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Claude A. Morton, who purchased the
property in 1902, hit pay dirt.”
She discovered that Holly Ann
Burt, great-granddaughter of Claude
and Jessie Morton had a Web site
listing her family tree. Burt lives in
Chicago.
“Upon exchanging e-mails, it was
determined that her ancestors had
actually lived in Webster Groves in
the early 1900s,” Wolterman said.
“Holly had inherited her grandmother
Aline’s records, including diaries and
photos. She e-mailed me some house
photos that were indeed early photos
of the South Maple house .
Wolterman was thrilled with the
information and the pictures.
“Exciting as all this was, it still
wasn’t known when the house was
built,” Wolterman said.
Next came a road trip to Chicago
where Wolterman dug through Burt’s
old records. Wolterman found an
obituary which Aline had typed for
her father Claude upon his death in
1953.
“In it she wrote that ‘the Mortons
lived for 36 years in the house
they built at 213 S. Maple Ave. in
Webster,’” Wolterman said. “There
was the answer to the question.”
With deed records showing the
Morton had purchased the properly
in 1902 and with the obituary,
Wolterman finally had the two pieces
of documentation she needed for her
plague. The Woltermans received
their plaque in 2005.
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Kim Wolterman holds a copy of her book, “Who’s Been Sleeping In My Bed
(room)?”
photo by Diana Linsley
discovered more than just documents.
She learned about the people who
previously lived in her home.
“I think family history is really
interesting, so for me to be able to
paint this picture of who lived in this
house and what they did while living
here filled the story for me rather
than just having a plaque hanging on
my house.
Helping Others With Research
Now Wolterman is hoping to save
others the frustration and brick walls
she encountered. She has published
the book, “Who’s Been Sleeping in My
Bed(room)?: Researching a St. Louis
County, Missouri Home”
“Since people knew I was doing
research, a lot of them would ask me
where they could go to get started,”
Wolterman said. “It made sense to
take what I’d learned and put it
together in a book.
“I view it as a how-to guidebook
to walk people through the process
and find other avenues when deeds
themselves won’t give the answers.”
She thinks genealogists will find it
useful as well.
“There’s a lot of parallels between
researching ancestors and researching
the history of your house,” Wolterman
said. “A lot of genealogists want to
know where their ancestors lived.”
Ruth Ann Hager, a certified
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tool for anyone wanting to research
the story of a house in St. Louis
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County is a tremendous help because
it goes beyond the abstract process,”
Hager said. “It directs readers to
government offices, research facilities,
and records needed to research the
history of a house in this county.
To begin the research, a legal
description is a must. It can be
found on the property’s deed or
obtained from the St. Louis County
Department of Revenue’s Web site,
http://revenue.stlouisco.com/ias/. Type
in the property’s address and the
legal description along with several
owners will be listed.
“From there, take yourself and
walk backwards. You know you were
the buyer and you know who sold it to
you. Then look to whom they brought
it from…”
Wolterman cautions that this can
be a tedious process.
The Internet can be a valuable
resource but Wolterman warns
researchers to take what find there
with a grain of salt.
Other tips she offers is to make use
of local historical societies.
“They may already have researched
your house,” she said “Webster
Groves has numerous books that
talk about houses in Webster Groves.
Unfortunately my house wasn’t in
them.”
Local libraries might also have
resources available. For example,
the Webster Groves Public Library
has Webster Groves tax records on
microfilm.
The Missouri History Museum
Library and Research Center has “an
amazing assortment of materials on
history for St. Louis. She noted that
the city and county were at one time
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A House’s History from page 4
the same. The county didn’t begin its
own government until 1877.
In addition to this information,
the book includes a glossary of
terms, lists of resources and forms to
help researchers keep track of their
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Wolterman is now digging into
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Wolterman’s book is available
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“My goal for the Web site is to be a
site where researchers can talk about
what’s working for them and not
working for them and to show where
they are in their research,” she said.
On March 21, 3 p.m, Wolterman
will present a free program based on
her book, sponsored by the Webster
Groves Historical Society and held
in the Hearth Room at the Hawken
House, 1155 S. Rock Hill Road. The
public is invited. Book sales that
day will benefit the society. For
information about the event, call the
society at 968-1857.
Wolterman hopes others find the
excitement she did when her detective
work paid off with her home.
“Set aside the frustration and have
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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Good Through April
Extension of law also
benefits some long-
time homeowners
The economic downturn of the last
12 to 18 months has left many busi-
nesses and homeowners struggling to
stay afloat.
In an effort to revitalize the housing
industry, The Housing and Economic
Recovery Act of 2008 established a tax
credit for first-time homebuyers that
can be worth up to $7,500. The tax
credit has since been increased and
extended through the The Worker,
Homeownership and Business
Assistance Act of 2009, signed into
law on Nov. 6, 2009. It extended and
expands the first-time homebuyer
credit allowed by previous acts.
According to the Internal Revenue
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Buyer 101: Tips To Getting Those Documents In Order
Enlist the help of a
Realtor and others
to stay organized
Buying a home can feel daunting,
and it’s no surprise considering the
amount of paperwork that goes into
searching for a property and securing
a loan.
“Buying a new home does create
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For those who have been on the fence
about purchasing a home, the tax cred-
it extension could be just the incentive
needed to get things rolling.
ally, if a buyer enters into a binding
contract by April 30, 2010, the buyer
has until June 30, 2010, to settle on
the purchase. The maximum credit
amount remains at $8,000 for a first-
time homebuyer – that is, a buyer who
has not owned a primary residence
during the three years up to the date
of purchase.
buyers alike,” said Jim Dohr, presi-
dent of Coldwell Banker Gundaker.
“Enlisting the help of a Realtor, mort-
gage specialist, and other profession-
als can make it easier to navigate and
organize the material that really mat-
ters.”
Consider the following pieces of pa-
perwork advice:
• Getting started. Much of the
paperwork homebuyers will need to
gather is personal information from
the recent past. They’ll need tax re-
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The act also extends to homeowners
who have been in a primary residence
for five years or more and are looking
to purchase a different primary resi-
dence. This is a “long-time resident”
credit of up to $6,500. To qualify this
way, a buyer must have owned and
used the same home as a principal or
primary residence for at least five con-
secutive years of the eight-year period
ending on the date of purchase of a
new home as a primary residence.
The new law also raises the income
limits for people who purchase homes
after Nov. 6. The full credit will be
available to taxpayers with modified
adjusted gross incomes (MAGI) up to
$125,000, or $225,000 for joint filers.
Those with MAGI between $125,000
and $145,000, or $225,000 and
$245,000 for joint filers, are eligible for
a reduced credit. Those with higher in-
comes do not qualify.
For those who have been on the
fence about purchasing a home, these
employment history. Provide ample
time to request documents from the
source and check them for accuracy.
Also keep in mind that first-time and
veteran buyers are eligible for special
tax credits until April 30, but certain
criteria apply that impact just how
much of a credit they can score. Know
the facts (see article at left).
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tax credits could be the incentive need-
ed. Buyers with qualifying purchases
in 2010 have the option of claiming the
credit on either their 2009 or 2010 tax
returns.
To learn more about the act and
first-time homebuyer incentives, visit
www.irs.gov.
Credit For Energy Improvements
Homeowners who made eligible en-
ergy upgrades in 2009, such as roof
replacement, upgrading a heating or
cooling system, or adding insulation
can receive tax credits from the IRS.
If an HVAC system is at least 10
years old and the homeowner installs
a qualified replacement, they can save
up to $1,500 on their taxes. Ambitious
upgrades, such as installing solar pan-
els, can net credits up to 30 percent of
the total cost of the project. Find out if
a project meets energy-efficiency stan-
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ing file that separates the material
into easier-to-sample sections, such as
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• File it away. The process of fil-
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paperwork, from tax information to
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Top Interior Improvements To Get That Home Sold

Try these tips to provements that also generate a good
return on investment.
Think light and
bright for wall
stand out in a sea • Paint: The homeowner’s style
may not be everyone else’s style.
colors and other ac-
cents when picking
of competition Therefore, think light and bright for
wall colors and other accents, such as
interior paint.

Real estate industry experts say
there may be a light at the end of the
tunnel with respect to home sales. De-
clines in home sales over the last year
have led to a number of foreclosures
and homes on the market. First-time
buyers are finding they can finally
get the house of their dreams – for an
affordable price. That means there
are individuals out there looking for
homes right now.
Homeowners who are thinking
about putting their home on the mar-
ket in the months to come should con-
sider certain improvements to help it
to stand out in a sea of competition.
Some improvements will be neces-
sary (to meet home inspection), while
others can attract the eye of potential
buyers. Here’s a listing of the top im-
bathroom tiles and kitchen flooring.
Neutral colors are the key to attract-
ing the most buyers.
• Kitchens and Baths: It’s no se-
cret that kitchens and baths often sell
homes, and offer an 80 to 90 percent
return on investment. An updated
kitchen and bath with neutral colors,
clean tiles and grout, new fixtures,
and perhaps new countertops or van-
ity surfaces can go a long way toward
getting a home sold. However, be sure
not to over-improve these spaces, oth-
erwise it could be wasted money. Visit
comparable properties to ensure that
the renovations made are on par with
the neighborhood.
• Repairs: Make any repairs neces-
sary to improve the aesthetic appeal of
the home. For example, peeling paint
or spots on a ceiling may be indicative
of a water problem and could be a red
flag to buyers. Be sure to replace any
cracked tile, damaged floor surfaces,
trim or molding, cracked or damaged
stairs, rotted wood, or any other re-
pair. Larger repairs that may or may
not be possible for the homeowners to
embark upon can be remedied by pric-
ing the home accordingly and stating
that they’re the responsibility of the
buyer.
In addition to the modifications
mentioned, here are some more im-
provements – both inside and outside
of the home:
•  Add a bathroom
•  Install central heating/cooling
•  Add a deck
•  Replace windows
•  Add a room
• Finish basement or garage space

Real Estate Investments Depend On A Host Of Variables

“For Sale” signs have become one of the more
common sights in neighborhoods across the country
over the past two years. As the economy struggled,
many homeowners found themselves facing
foreclosure or looking to sell homes they could no
longer afford.
Some people, however, have taken advantage of
the sagging real estate market and chosen to buy
low, with the idea that the property value will be
restored once the economy is restored. While that’s a
sound investment strategy, there’s more to consider
when investing in real estate in the current economy,
especially for those who are new to the real estate
investment game.
What is the Area Like Now
What Will It Be Like Years From Now?
Many neighborhoods have undergone an overhaul
in recent years, and where investors choose to invest
their real estate dollars is a major consideration.
A change in neighborhood can make or break a
property, which can make or break an investor.
Consider the following scenario: an investor
purchases a home with the intention of renting it
out. With maintenance and property taxes, that
investor won’t reap any immediate financial benefits.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the home and
property’s value rests in its re-sale value down the
road.
This is where forecasting a neighborhood’s
future comes into play. Because of the sagging
economy, many areas are becoming less attractive.
When layoffs occur and industry leaves town, the
surrounding communities become less attractive to
prospective homeowners, as people tend to live where
Some people have taken
advantage of the sagging real
estate market and chosen to
buy low, with the idea that the
property value will be restored
once the economy is restored.
the work is. Investing in real estate in a community
that has suffered heavy layoffs or declining industry
is probably a bad investment, as there’s no guarantee
industry will ever return. Therefore, the property
will be hard to sell and likely lose significant value.
When investing in real estate, investors should
keep in mind they’re also investing in the community.
If a community’s industry is sagging, it’s probably best
to avoid real estate in that community, regardless of
how good a deal can be had on a given property.
Can I Get Tenants?
This economy has also made things more difficult
on the nation’s landlords. That’s because finding
reliable tenants is no small task in an economy
where so many people are living under the specter
of layoffs.
Purchasing real estate as an investment is
essentially a partnership wherein the partners are
a big unknown. Those partners are tenants, who
have become harder to find in an economy where
many people are losing their jobs. Even the nation’s
younger workers, who often make up the majority
of renters, have increasingly turned to their parents
for housing in an economic climate in which they are
often the first to be victimized by layoffs.
That said, investors hoping to rent out a property
should be certain they’ll be able to do just that.
Before purchasing a property, speak with local real
estate agents who specialize in placing renters with
apartments. Ask them about the real estate market,
particularly how local landlords are doing in light
of the country’s economic woes and whether or not
rents have increased, decreased or remained steady
since the economy took a turn for the worse.
What Are the Interest Rates?
Real estate investments aren’t just about property
value and location. Interest rates should also play
a strong role in a person’s decision to invest in real
estate or not.
Low-rate mortgages might be too good to be true,
as many victims of foreclosure found out in the last
couple of years. Interest rates fluctuate, and anyone
investing in real estate needs to be prepared.
For example, if a person borrowed $100,000 on an
interest-only 4-percent loan, they’d pay $4,000 per
year. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, however,
the interest rate might climb to 10 percent, meaning
they’re now on the hook for $10,000 per year. That’s
an additional $6,000 per year they might not have
planned on spending.
Many real estate investors found it difficult to
scratch together that extra interest, as it’s nearly
impossible to pass it on to tenants, especially in an
economy in which reliable tenants are a valuable
commodity.
While real estate is often looked at as a high
reward investment, for those considering making the
investment, let it be known it’s also high-risk, one
that requires deep pockets to begin with.

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Kreikemeier Real Estate’s founder and CEO, Kevin D. Kreikemeier, is a graduate of St. Louis University High School (1989), the University of Notre Dame (B.B.A.,
finance, 1993) and Washington University School of Law (J.D. 1996). Mr. Kreikemeier is a realtor, a licensed real estate broker and a licensed attorney.
1. integrity. Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial 3. experience. Now in the residential brokerage business for more than six years,
decisions that most people make. Recognizing this, integrity and honesty are at the core Kreikemeier Real Estate, LLC has sold homes throughout St. Louis’ central corridor,
of everything we do. including in Webster Groves, Kirkwood and Glendale. Kreikemeier Real Estate’s clients
2. professional, personal service. As a small company, we go back to have included doctors, attorneys, business owners, accountants and other professionals.
the basics when it comes to service. That means going the extra mile, in every respect and 4. results. In more than six years of selling residential real estate, Kreikemeier
that also means keeping the number of listings to a reasonable number to help ensure the Real Estate has sold more than 90% of all homes listed for sale, which is outstanding.
time, attention to detail and simple hard work that each client deserves are delivered. As Homes sold by Kreikmeier Real Estate have been on the market from the MLS listing date
an award winner in client satisfaction, Mr. Kreikemeier will personally take the extra time to the date the property is placed under contract, on average, less than 70 days.
needed to help each client achieve their goals.
5. reduced sellers’ commissions. In this buyers’ market, pricing your home correctly to reflect the current market is a necessity, but if you “price your home to
sell,” shouldn’t you receive a reduced commission? Kreikemeier Real Estate believes you should and offers sellers reduced total commissions, without cutting the compensation
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What Homes Sold For

In the Kirkwood and Webster Groves School Districts*
Closed sales from Jan. 1 - 31, 2010 507 Marick Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,000
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 648 W Glendale Rd. . . . . . . . . $180,000
JON
2 Bedrooms 314 E Lockwood Ave. . . . . . . . $200,000
M E N DE LS O N 704 Oakland Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $70,000 709 Greeley Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . $242,500
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R E A L T O R
110 Mitchell St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $116,500 4 Bedrooms
638 Knierim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000 9848 Madison Ave. . . . . . . . . . $192,000
811 Simmons Ave.. . . . . . . . . . $144,000 685 Marshall Ave. . . . . . . . . . . $225,000

WE SELL SAINT LOUIS 1143 N Geyer Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . $152,500

810 Simmons Ave.. . . . . . . . . . $168,000
3 Bedrooms
437 Webster Forest Dr . . . . . . $430,000
328 E Swon Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . $483,000

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING OR SELLING A HOME 402 Rose Ln. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 WEBSTER/KIRKWOOD CONDOS
AND WANT EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION, 907 Bluebonnet Ct . . . . . . . . . $143,000 123 W Woodbine Ave #C. . . . . . $85,000
1428 Ruth Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000 2000 Meadowtree Ln #7. . . . . $164,500
CALL JON MENDELSON REALTORS®.
12022 Old Big Bend Rd . . . . . $185,000
1447 Bopp Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . $240,000 Closed sales from Dec. 1 - 31, 2009
E X P E R I E N C E • I N T E G R I T Y • R E S U L T S 11 Orchard Way. . . . . . . . . . . . $255,000 KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
717 Lynkirk Ln . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,000 2 Bedrooms
6 9 0 0 WAT E R M A N AVE • S A I N T L O U I S , M O 6 3 1 3 0 4 Bedrooms 656 E. Adams Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000
3 1 4 - 8 6 3 - 3 0 3 9 • W W W. J O N M E N D E L S O N . C O M 153 Huntleigh Forest Dr. . . . . $205,000 11816 Devonshire Ave.. . . . . . $109,000
326 Longview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,000 617 Knierim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,900
4 Springfield Ct . . . . . . . . . . . . . $415,000 598 Meadowridge Dr.. . . . . . . . $153,900
647 N Taylor Ave. . . . . . . . . . . $434,000 972 Glenmoor Ave.. . . . . . . . . $269,000
3 Bedrooms
Spring is nearly here and things 910 Cleveland St. . . . . . . . . . . . $467,000
708 Oakland Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000
are beginning to turn around WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 Bedrooms
420 E. Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000
1203 Grandview Dr.. . . . . . . . . . $155,000
in the housing market. 1058 Rockman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000
1 Girard Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000
1245 Ruth Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000
12 Southridge Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . $210,000
Now’s the time to turn to one of us! 1542 Grant Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000
1426 Selma Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000
653 Evans Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210,000
7 Melshire Ct.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215,000
453 ForestonPlc. . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000 113 Minturn Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . $232,500
508 Foreston Plc. . . . . . . . . . . $203,500 1151 Mozart Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $237,000
3 Bedrooms 329 W. Washington Ave.. . . . . . $270,000
525 Bahia Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,000 1026 Woodgate Dr.. . . . . . . . . $298,000
112 Parsons Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 716 N. Kirkwood Rd.. . . . . . . . $386,000
136 N Gore Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . $118,000 6 Highland Place. . . . . . . . . . . . $515,500
2601 Bremerton Rd. . . . . . . . . . $123,000 cont. p. 13
Lucyann Boston Debbie Doyle Marlene B. Skinner
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Information for this listing compiled by Susan Schiff, RE/MAX Associates Plus. To see a com-
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in the navigation bar at the top.
*MLS information from third parties; not verified. The Kirkwood and Webster Groves school
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What Homes “If you want to be happy

Sold For for a year, plant a garden;
Your

continued from page 12 If you want to be happy Glendale/Webster/Kirkwood

Real Estate Specialists

Closed sales from Dec. 1 - 31, 2009 for lIfe, plant a tree” Steve Breihan Carolyn Malecek
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT • Specializing in Glendale,
–English Proverb
4 Bedrooms
817 Cheviot Ct.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,000
Webster, Kirkwood,
Spring is just around the corner– Brentwood, Ladue,
747 Edwin Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $247,025
1504 Lindgate Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . $315,000 let me help you put down new roots! Clayton, U. City markets
512 E. Essex Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . $375,000 Custom strategies designed for your
415 Julian Place. . . . . . . . . . . . $385,000 • 32+ years of combined
unique real estate needs. experience
1013 Nana Ln.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $433,000
1057 Barberry Ln. . . . . . . . . . . .$477,500 Christy trojahn
460 Julian Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $582,200 • Multi-Million Dollar
626 Evans Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $615,358 (314) 570-2964 Producers
612 Evans Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $673,250 (314) 997-7600
1300 S. Geyer Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . $715,000 ChristyTrojahn.Listingbook.com • Prudential Alliance
962 W. Washington Ave.. . . . . $765,000 Chairman‘s Circle – Gold
11700 Brookbend. . . . . . . . . . $900,000 Club
cont. p. 14
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Real Estate agent profiles
6 Bedrooms
620 E. Monroe Ave.. . . . . . . . . . $479,000
WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 Bedrooms
1054 Kuhlman Ln.. . . . . . . . . . . . $66,000
1105 N. Rock Hill Rd.. . . . . . . . . . $67,000
670 Deerhurst Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000
1044 Martha Ln. . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,000
3 Bedrooms
224 Spring Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000
What Homes 9751 Hudson Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . $130,000
931 S. Gore Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000
7320 Brunswick Ave.. . . . . . . . . $143,500
Sold For 1038 Charleville Ave.. . . . . . . . . $150,000
815 Brookdale Dr.. . . . . . . . . . . $197,000
continued from page 13 849 Clark Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $212,000
525 Clark Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $297,000
Closed sales from Dec. 1 - 31, 2009
4 Bedrooms
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
110 E. Ravine Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . $82,000
5 Bedrooms
212 Clara Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $214,000
57 Berry Oaks Ln.. . . . . . . . . . . $469,900
243 Kenora Ct.. . . . . . . . . . . . . $262,500
1840 Woodfin Ct.. . . . . . . . . . . $585,000
328 Greeley Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . $265,000
550 Twin Fawns Dr.. . . . . . . . $1,500,000
115 Portland Terr.. . . . . . . . . . . $328,500
12319 Dunmorr Dr.. . . . . . . . $1,710,150
5 Bedrooms
114 Sylvester Ave. . . . . . . . . . . $450,000
6 Bedrooms
21 Old Westbury Ln.. . . . . . . . $525,000
WEBSTER/KIRKWOOD CONDOS
1043 Woodgate Dr.. . . . . . . . . . $114,000
617 Candleberry #A . . . . . . . . . $120,000
117 E. Clinton #1. . . . . . . . . . . . $147,000
231 W. Monroe $206. . . . . . . . . $196,500
Closed sales from Nov. 1 - 30, 2009
rocky bossert KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
In today's market - you need an 2 Bedrooms
agent that will meet the
420 Monroe . . . . . . . . . . $118,000
challenges head on. By educating
you through each phase of your 332 Lee Ave. . . . . . . . . . $128,900
transaction you can be confident 609 Angenette Ave. . . . . . . $132,500
that you’ve made a sound, 124 N. Holmes . . . . . . . . $135,000
intelligent decision when your 1031 Curran Ave. . . . . . . . $164,500
purchase is complete.
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1218 Simmons Ave. . . . . . . $171,000
314-704-6495 1317 N. Geyer Rd. . . . . . . . $185,000
314-849-2880 617 Chopin Dr. . . . . . . . . $193,500
Equal Housing opportunity
1039 Curran Ave. . . . . . . . $197,000
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Steve AcheSon
Suzi Mattus Making Your Business
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SEllIng ST. louIS onE YaRD aT a TImE Whether you are a buyer or seller, I will put
my 27 years of experience to work for you!
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CRESTWOOD RESIDENT FOR OVER 30 YEARS Do call...
visit my website: www.sandydokaj.com
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3828 S. Lindbergh, Suite 101 • St. Louis, MO 63127
555 Bedford Oaks Dr. . . . . . $210,000
522 Bedford Oaks Dr. . . . . . $212,810
1942 Signal Hills Dr. . . . . . $226,000
720 Linwood Blvd. . . . . . . $259,900
1261 Oakshire Ln. . . . . . . . $305,000
3 Bedrooms
324 Rose Ln. . . . . . . . . . . $65,000
11313 Manchester Rd. . . . . $116,000
1270 N. Sappington Rd. . . . $129,000
627 Nirk Ave. . . . . . . . . . $130,000
415 Wilson Ave. . . . . . . . . $141,000
11824 Lillian Ave. . . . . . . . $162,000
12813 Big Bend Rd. . . . . . . $191,800
755 N. Woodlawn Ave. . . . . $196,000
12526 Ridgefield Dr. . . . . . $199,000
29 Fortune Ln. . . . . . . . . . $199,000
955 Blase Ave. . . . . . . . . $205,000
910 Nancy Carol Ln. . . . . . $220,000
1 Berry Wood Ct. . . . . . . . $270,000
328 Gascony Way . . . . . . . $288,000
411 W. Essex Ave. . . . . . . . $297,000
803 S. Berry Rd. . . . . . . . . $299,000
310 Oakley Ln. . . . . . . . . $304,800
1314 Kendon Dr. . . . . . . . $310,000
668 E. Argonne Dr. . . . . . . $330,000
4 Bedrooms
559 Brookhaven Ct. . . . . . . $207,000
15 Marjean Ct. . . . . . . . . $270,000
357 Leffingwell Ave. . . . . . $270,000
1038 Haversham Plc. . . . . . $310,000
1220 Kenmore Dr. . . . . . . $353,000
218 Dickson St. . . . . . . . . $369,000
2040 Brookcreek . . . . . . . $450,000
12441 Balwyck Ln. . . . . . . $513,000
803 Kings Cliff Rd. . . . . . . $530,000
12771 Wynfield Pines Ct. . . . $564,500
19 Devon Rd. . . . . . . . . . $600,000
802 Oakway Plc. . . . . . . . $650,000
5 Deacon Dr. . . . . . . . . . $665,000
6 Bedrooms
300 N. Taylor Ave. . . . . . . . $420,000
1637 Woodgate Dr. . . . . . . $630,000
WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
2 Bedrooms
512 Plateau Ave. . . . . . . . . $48,000
414 W. Kirkham Ave. . . . . . . $98,900
8951 Big Bend Blvd. . . . . . . $99,000
cindy cAmpbell-pArSonS
Marketing Specialist
“Serving you with
dedication and integrity!”
314-705-1123 DIRECT
ccampars@cbgundaker.com
monikA loverA, rreS
SERvICE wITH A PERSONAL TOUCH!
IF EXPERIENCE, DEPENDABILITY AND
HONESTY IS IMPORTANT TO YOU, call me.
I welcome the opportunity to apply for the job!
314-616-8817 DIRECT
smlover@cbgundaker.com
SUe e. williAmS, e-pro, rreS, SFr
Cottage? Castle? They’re All Castles to Me!
Multimillion Dollar Agent • Customer Service Award Winner
Award winning Listing & Buyer’s Agent • Lifelong Area Resident
314-629-5980 DIRECT
suewilliams@cbgundaker.com
SueWilliamsSellsHouses.com
March 12 - 18, 2010
302 Calvert Ave. . . . . . . . . $121,000
211 Madison Ave. . . . . . . . $124,300
540 Ambergate Dr. . . . . . . $127,500
7504 Weil Ave. . . . . . . . . $157,500
349 Larkhill Ct. . . . . . . . . $162,000
1044 Rockman Plc. . . . . . . $165,000
7802 Grove Ave. . . . . . . . $176,000
1516 N. Berry . . . . . . . . . $180,000
1121 Pinetree Ln. . . . . . . . $187,500
111 E. Drake Ave. . . . . . . . $187,500
111 Waverly Plc. . . . . . . . . $193,000
502 Willoughby Plc. . . . . . . $195,000
574 Ridge Ave. . . . . . . . . $237,000
8 Webster Acres . . . . . . . . $242,500
310 Honeysuckle Ln. . . . . . $251,000
3 Bedrooms
838 E. Pacific Ave. . . . . . . . $40,000
127 Madison Ave. . . . . . . . $99,000
531 N. Elm . . . . . . . . . . $111,500
1020 Rockman . . . . . . . . $134,900
5018 Danbury Ave. . . . . . . $134,900
808 Atalanta Ave. . . . . . . . $142,000
133 N. Gore Ave. . . . . . . . $145,500
25 S. Maple Ave. . . . . . . . $160,000
610 Barbara Jean Ct. . . . . . $162,000
347 Hazel Ave. . . . . . . . . $180,000
353 Linum Ln. . . . . . . . . . $213,500
43 Holly Dr. . . . . . . . . . $222,750
736 N. Forest Ave. . . . . . . . $245,000
1046 N. Rock Hill Rd. . . . . . $290,000
4 Bedrooms
626 E. Jackson Rd. . . . . . . $265,000
7602 Suffolk Ave. . . . . . . . $301,000
570 S. Rock Hill Rd. . . . . . . $365,000
6 Bedrooms
26 Algonquin Ln. . . . . . . $1,080,000
WEBSTER/kirkwood condos
1971 Hunting Lake Ct. #203 . $91,000
1068 Woodgate Dr. . . . . . . $91,100
450 W. Adams #22 . . . . . . $95,000
2608 McKnight Crossing Ct. . $112,900
529 Colebrook Dr. #A . . . . . $125,125
1959 Greenglen Dr. #9 . . . . $173,000
11299 Manchester Rd. #8 . . $235,000
237 W. Washington Ave. . . . $244,000
431 California Ave. . . . . . . $365,000
mArlene J. crAbtree
Serving you in both Missouri & Illinois.
When you think of Real Estate, please
think of me! It would be an honor for
me to represent you! Please refer me to
your family and friends.
314-809-0713 DIRECT
mcrabtre@cbgundaker.com
Joe mAttUS
I love referrals!
314-922-4640 DIRECT
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joemattus.listingbook.com
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Real Estate agent profiles Webster-Kirkwood Times 15

Turn to the Agents in Your Neighborhood

Coldwell Banker Gundaker
kirkwood-webster Groves office Ellen O’Brien, MGR

Susie
Randall
Thank you to my clients for voting me a
recipient of the St. Louis Magazine
Residential Real
2010 FIVE STAR Estate Specialist
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• Full Time Professional
• Member of State National
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for Coldwell Banker. First-time home buyers,
Association of Realtors
• Life Long Area Resident
I have a passion for seniors, any and all buyers and sellers.
• Knowledgeable, Experienced, Fun to people and homes Lifetime Excellence and
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• Full time agent since 1979
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Real Estate agent profiles March 12 - 18, 2010

Join our Top producing Team!

cindy coronado, GrI amy marban Cindi S. Stanley Janis miller

• Multi-Million Dollar Producer Life Member Million Dollar Club • Multi-Million Dollar Producer • Webster Groves resident
• Over 15 years experience Multi-Million Dollar Club • Over 13 Years of Experience • Full time Professional
Over 29 Years Professional Experience • Full-time Professional
• Top 3% in the company • Marketing & relocation Specialist
• Multi-million dollar Producer
• Long time Kirkwood resident Amy believes in good, old fashioned personal service – • relocation Specialist
• 90% of my business from referrals,
and the success of her real estate business reflects that
• Many thanks to my loyal buyers belief. So when you need the expertise of a professional
past clients and friends • Delivering service with highest
and sellers…95% of my business • 12+ Years Experience in Home Financing degree of quality, value & integrity
agent, look no further than her years of experience. Your
is from your referrals! satisfaction is and has always been her top priority. Thank you to all my clients & friends • 10 years plus of experience
who have made my success possible!

314-578-2402 cell 314-848-0519 cell 314-602-1000 cell 314-265-1043 cell

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Carolyn Schutte, rrES Tom Bayer, GrI
• 7 years with Coldwell Banker Gundaker
• Kirkwood resident for 35 years
Need help with...
Buying? Selling? Short Sales?
Credit Repair? Mortgage?
I Can Help!
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314-308-8676 cell
314-821-5885 office
cait donohue, rrES, e-PrO, GrI, SFr maureen Bahn, rrES, SFr
Broker • Sales Associate Sales Associate
• Licensed since 1999 • Full Time Agent
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer Personal, Professional Service
• Top 3% of all Coldwell Banker Gundaker Agents
• Satisfied client referrals are the key Call Me For All Your real Estate Needs!
• Committed to Excellence, Honesty and Intergrity
to my success. Full-time realtor®
• 2009 Winner ‘Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction’
• residential, Estate & Investment
www.StLouisCountyHome.com Thanks to all my loyal buyers and sellers for
Property Services
• realtor Of The Year another great year!
Thank you for your continued support! “Make your next move with Maureen”
314-402-2543 cell
314-363-8005 cell 314-660-4968 cell 314-821-5885 office
314-821-5885 office 314-821-5885 office mbahn@cbgundaker.com

• #1 Team in Des Peres/

Kirkwood Office
• Top 2% of all Coldwell
Banker Gundaker agents
• Full time professional
realtors with 25 years
of combined experience
• Dedicated to exceptional
Stacie Fryrear
314-223-3739
service. 99% of our
business comes from
Kim Hove Sales Associate, RRES
www.KimHove.com
sfryrear@cbgundaker.com client referrals.
• #2 Agent in Des Peres/Kirkwood Office
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314-821-5885 office
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• Top 2% of all Coldwell Banker gundaker agents
• 2010 Winner Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction
Sue Wolter
314-223-8224
Please call us today and
• Marketing and Relocation Specialist swolter@cbgundaker.com let us help you with all of
• Committed to Exceptional Service your real estate needs.
  For All My Clients

Marcia Blattner
Your Family’s Best Friend
•
•
Webster Groves Resident
Full-Time Realtor® Alex
•
•
Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Certified in Short Sales & Foreclosures
Tilford
Thank you to all my loyal Keeping up with
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