It's been so long since I've seen gas prices at this rate that I wasn't sure if I was seeing correctly.   But, here it is - gas prices under $3.00/gallon in O'Fallon, Missouri!  This is a photo of the Quik Trip on Bryan Road. I hope this is just the beginning of lower prices to come...  :) , e-PRO Service you Expect from a Realtor you can Trust! www.SelectMyHome.net    314-640-7061 (cell)   Prudential Alliance Realtors   636-887-3554 (office) Debi.Ernst@PrudentialAlliance.com   10/10/2008

O'Fallon MO and St. Charles County MO Book Your Hayride Now, It is never too soon to book a "Monday Night Special" train or a sleigh-hayride to see the 17th Annual Celebration of Lights display.  You will travel over a one mile route of traditional and whimsical holiday scenes in Fort Zumwalt Park in O Fallon MO. Train rides and sleigh-hayrides must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Train rides are available on December 1,8,15 and 22.  The cost is $7 per person for ages 12 and up, and $5 for ages 3 - 11.  Ages 2 and under are free but reservations must be made for all passengers.  The train leaves the "station" every 30 minutes from 5:15pm - 8:45pm (last ride).  No other vehicles will be allowed in the park on Monday nights. Sleigh-Hayrides for groups of up to 25 people (includ... 10/04/2008

 Fire Prevention Week begins tomorrow October 5, 2008 and will run thru October 11, 2008 in OFallon MO and St Charles County MO.  Fire prevention week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.  The fire began on October 8 but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871. We are moving into the time of year that more cooking is being done inside the home and less outside.  We are fortunate here that we have milder winters than a lot of places across the U.S. so we can still cook on our gas and charcoal grills.  Please leave your charcoal grills outside, do not bring them in the house. The National Fire ... 10/04/2008

Residential homes sold in O'Fallon, Missouri 9/1/06 - 9/30/06:          Sold                                               2 Bedroom    3 Bedroom         4 Bedroom   5+ Bedroom   All Bedroom     #Units 6 57 49 3 115       Dollar Value $693,386 $10,824,085 $12,628,435 $943,500 $25,089,406       Average List Price $120,000 $193,774 $262,750 $323,267 $222,693       Average Sold Price $115,564 $189,896 $257,723 $314,500 $218,169       Average Days on Market 86 60 73 93 68       Average Square Feet 803 1070 1995 2970 1499       % of List Price 96.30 98.00 98.09 97.29 97.97     Residential homes sold in O'Fallon, Missouri 9/1/07 - 9/30/07:  Sold                                                             2 Bedroom      3 Bedroom        4 Bedroom     5+ Bd      All Bedroom     #Units 6 36 22 0... 10/02/2008

                    I've been keeping my eyes on oil prices lately.  Right now, oil prices have dropped more than $7.00!  Prices are back under $100 a barrel.  The lowest gas price around here is in O'Fallon, Missouri.  It is priced at $3.48/gallon! I know that they can go back up.  It's happened a zillion times in the past.  However, for now, I'm happy that they're going in the right direction...  :) For all your real estate needs contact: Debi Ernst        www.SelectMyHome.net          314-640-7061       Ryco Realty Group      636-978-3912       Debi@RycoRealtyGroup.com    09/29/2008

                       Market statistics for the city of OFallon MO during the week of  9/21/08 – 9/27/08 The city of O’Fallon MO has a great selection of homes at really good prices and interest rates are at a great level too.  There are currently 653 homes on the market of various sizes and prices.  Check out O Fallon MO when looking for a new home for selection, style and price.  If you have been waiting for the right time now is the right time for real estate in OFallon MO.  This is a great opportunity for you to be in your new home before the holidays. Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 45 321 261 26 Avg. List Price $164,650 $213,004 $323,240 $451,184 Avg. Days on Market 172 135 161 131           Sold # Homes 1 9 3 1 Avg. Sale Price $... 09/29/2008

                             The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO during the weeks of:  9/14/08 – 9/20/08 The city of O’Fallon MO has a great selection of homes at really good prices and interest rates are at a great level too.  There are currently 661 homes on the market of various sizes and prices.  Check out O Fallon MO when looking for a new home for selection, style and price.  If you have been waiting for the right time now is the right time for real estate in O Fallon MO.  This is a great opportunity for you to be in your new home before the holidays. Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 46 324 263 28 Avg. List Price $164,362 $213,860 $320,351 $398,728 Avg. Days on Market 164 131 157 122           Sold # Homes 2 4 ... 09/24/2008

WHAT A WAY TO START A PHONE CONVERSATION... You don't know me but, we talked about a month ago in your office when I was complaining about the service that I did not receive from another agent in your office.  Remember they stood me up and I am a very busy person and you seemed to be such a nice person.  Oh, by the way, I thought that real estate agents were always in the office working.  When can I sit down and talk to you about my needs? Me, Yes ma'am I do remember you and thank you for remembering me and calling back.  Could you tell me just a bit about what it is that you are looking for?  I will go to work looking for the properties that will meet your needs so when we get together we will be able to review what I have found. Buyer, yes I will be glad to tell you just a bit about w... 09/20/2008

The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO during the weeks of:  9/01/08 – 9/13/08 The city of O’Fallon MO has a great selection of homes at really good prices and interest rates are at a great level too.  There are currently 662 homes on the market of various sizes and prices.  Check out O Fallon MO when looking for a new home for selection, style and price.  If you have been waiting for the right time now is the right time for real estate in O Fallon MO.  This is a great opportunity for you to be in your new home before the holidays.   Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 46 323 263 30 Avg. List Price $165,136 $215,929 $317,807 $426,796 Avg. Days on Market 160 147 184 108           Sold # Homes 0 13 8 1 Avg. Sale Price $0 $1... 09/14/2008

There will be a class for parents and grandparents on Pediatric First-Aid on September 17, 2008 at the Progress West HealthCare Center Community Room in O'Fallon, Missouri from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.. It will be led by a registered nurse from St. Louis Children's Hospital who will give practical, age-specific safety information to help stop injuries before they happen and instructions on how to respond to injuries and emergencies when they happen.  The cost is $5 per person and one participant will win a family first-aid kit! For more information or to register, call 314-454-KIDS. , e-PRO www.SelectMyHome.net          314-640-7061          Ryco Realty Group         Debi@RycoRealtyGroup.com 09/10/2008

Changes in weight, body temperature, digestion, muscle control and heartbeat can be symptoms of a thyroid problem. On September 9, 2008 Dr. Carson Agee (Board Certified general surgeon) will be at the Middendorf-Kredell Library Branch on Hwy K in O'Fallon, MO from 6:30 to 8:00p.m..  He will discuss common problems with the thyroid and parathyroid, diagnostic tests and treatments. For more information, call 636-344-CARE. 09/04/2008

                                                 The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO during the week of:  8/24/08 – 8/31/08   OFallon MO still has a great selection of homes at really good prices and interest rates are at a great level too.  This is a great opportunity for you to be in your new home before the holidays.   Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 51 322 255 35 Avg. List Price $163,666 $214,087 $322,010 $428,873 Avg. Days on Market 162 145 183 100           Sold # Homes 1 9 9 0 Avg. Sale Price $132,000 $156,911 $248,111 0 Avg. Days on Market 5 120 63 0 % of List Price 97.78 97.55 95.18 0.00           Condo/Villa:         Active # Condo/Villa 110 46 1 0 Avg. List Price $165,544 $205,109 $194,900 0 Avg. Days on ... 09/02/2008

Things are happening all around OFallon MO.... And St. Charles County MO. Here is just a sampling of events during September. Summer in St. Charles brings a lot of fun things to do and one of those fun things is: Music on Main: the third Wed. of the month from 5pm to 7:30pm  the fun will include free concerts in the Downtown Historic District in the 100 & 200 blocks of N. Main St. in St. Charles  Bring your lawn chairs!  On September 17th The Arbogast Band will be playing Bring the Kids every Friday, Saturday and Sunday to the St. Charles Model Railroad Club Display. Where there will be an 800 sq. ft. operating train display.  The FREE display hours are Fri. 7pm - 9pm; Sat & Sun 1pm - 6pm at Ft. Zumwalt Park in O Fallon. Community Prayer Breakfast on September 13th starting at 9am.  Thi... 08/31/2008

O Fallon MO have you heard? It's time to have a party!! On September 20th we will entertained by Starship starring Mickey Thomas.  For those of you that may not know this band let me help you.  They evolved from two of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll, Jefferson Starship by way of Jefferson Airplane.  They will bring a high energy concert of rock and roll classics from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's to T.R. Hughes Ballpark on Saturday, September 20th.  The gates will open at 3pm with the Bob Kuban Band and special guest Mitch Ryder opening the concert at 4pm.  They will be followed by Trixie Delight at 6pm with Starship starring Mickey Thomas following at 8pm.  The concert will close with a fireworks display at 9:30pm. The best part of all this is the ticket pri... 08/28/2008

I just found out that John McCain is stopping in O'Fallon, MO this Sunday before going to the Republican National Convention. The rally will be at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd..  It will start at 2 p.m. So, if you're a John McCain supporter, that's the place to be this Sunday, August 31, 2008.  You should probably get there early as seating is first come, first served...   :) 08/26/2008

 Residential homes sold in the subdivision of Winghaven in O'Fallon, MO 8/1/06 - 8/15/06:   Sold                                                                       2 Bd.         3 Bedroom        4 Bedroom   5+ Bd.    All Bedroom     #Units 0 1 3 0 4       Dollar Value $0 $157,000 $642,500 $0 $799,500       Average List Price $0 $172,000 $219,267 $0 $207,450       Average Sold Price $0 $157,000 $214,167 $0 $199,875       Average Days on Market 0 161 141 0 146       Average Square Feet 0 0 2117 0 1588       % of List Price 0.00 91.28 97.67 0.00 96.35     Residential homes sold in the subdivision of Winghaven in O'Fallon, MO 8/1/07 - 8/15/07:     Sold                                                                           2 Bd.          3 Bedroom        4 Bd.   5+ Bd.       All Bedroo... 08/25/2008

The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO during the week of:  8/10/08 – 8/23/08   OFallon MO still has a great selection of homes at really good prices and interest rates are at a great level too.  This is a great opportunity for you to be in your new home before the holidays.   Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 54 329 259 35 Avg. List Price $162,662 $214,283 $318,617 $419,347 Avg. Days on Market 155 142 184 115           Sold # Homes 1 10 11 1 Avg. Sale Price $114,500 $151,685 $257,505 $223,000 Avg. Days on Market 23 96 76 80 % of List Price 100.00 98.70 97.52 96.96           Condo/Villa:         Active # Condo/Villa 112 49 1 0 Avg. List Price $165,570 $203,935 $194,900 0 Avg. Days on Market 166 189 168 0           Sold #... 08/25/2008

Residential Home Sales in O'Fallon, MO 8/1/06 - 8/15/06:    Sold                                                      2 Bedroom   3 Bedroom      4 Bedroom      5+ Bedroom  All Bedroom     #Units 5 19 26 2 52       Dollar Value $667,302 $3,590,400 $7,217,477 $506,550 $11,981,729       Average List Price $133,540 $192,963 $281,347 $261,950 $234,094       Average Sold Price $133,460 $188,968 $277,595 $253,275 $230,418       Average Days on Market 42 90 91 42 84       Average Square Feet 932 1319 1903 1856 1595       % of List Price 99.94 97.93 98.67 96.69 98.43     Residential Home Sales in O'Fallon, MO 8/1/07 - 8/15/07:   Sold                                                        2 Bedroom   3 Bedroom       4 Bedroom      5+ Bedroom  All Bedroom     #Units 3 15 17 1 36       Dollar Value... 08/17/2008

Come watch 300 competitors race in this triathlon on August 17, 2008 at the Alligator's Creek Aquatic Center from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. This race consists of a 300-yard serpentine swim at Alligator's Creek,  an 18-mile bike course, and a 5k run through O'Fallon, Missouri. For more information, go to:  www.renaudspiritcenter.com/aq_triathlon.htm Come and enjoy the fun! 08/13/2008

                                            The following statistics are for the city of O Fallon MO during the week of:  8/03/08 – 8/09/08   Residential:           2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Active # Homes 53 336 254 36 Avg. List Price $164,979 $213,066 $323,199 $427,808 Avg. Days on Market 144 140 187 107           Sold # Homes 0 2 5 1 Avg. Sale Price 0 $172,000 $189,370 $406,810 Avg. Days on Market 0 52 55 65 % of List Price 0.00 98.31 97.85 86.08           Condo/Villa:         Active # Condo/Villa 111 50 1 0 Avg. List Price $166,240 $202,832 $194,900 0 Avg. Days on Market 157 177 153 0           Sold # Condo/Villa 0 0 0 0 Avg. Sale Price 0 0 0 0 Avg. Days on Market 0 0 0 0 % of List Price 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00   If you are looking to buy your first home or “right siz... 08/10/2008