Fischer and Frichtel Home & Community Blog | Kendall Bluffs

Posted by JasonB on October 26, 2009

Today many people are getting to that time in life where simplicity, comfort and community become the primary factors in deciding where to live.  To that end, new home builder Fischer and Frichtel’s Kendall Bluffs community is proving to be very popular for those hoping to relax and enjoy the seasons in Missouri.

Living in the city has its up and downs. An amazing aspect of Kendall Bluffs is that it is located in the heart of suburbia but only moments away from anything you need.  A breathtaking country view from your home and the convenience of city life without all of the headaches, it truly is the best of both worlds.

Kendall Bluffs is a neighborhood unlike any other in Missouri; it’s more than a neighborhood, it’s a lifestyle.  Located in the heart of Chesterfield and atop the Missouri River Valley, Kendall Bluffs is a gated community of attached villas located minutes from Faust Park, the Chesterfield Valley, the Butterfly House, wineries and Highway 40. Each villa has spectacular views of the Missouri River and Chesterfield Valley, while located on private, wooded lots.

Each attached home is spacious in its three thousand plus square footage and the French architecture of the community sets it apart from other traditional style homes. A three-car garage comes standard on all attached villas, perfect for storing boats or toys for the grandkids.

With the cold weather quickly drawing nearer, this community is ideal for those who like to fly south for the winter. If you travel or season in a warmer climate you will arrive home to a perfectly maintained property thanks to Kendall Bluffs year round maintenance.

For customers interested in customizing their homes from the frame onward, Fischer & Frichtel is offering aggressively priced showcase homes. Each home has a finished or partially finished exterior, but the interior is a blank-slate ready to be fully customized.  Right now is the perfect time to design the interior of your dream home at a reduced price.

As the trend in the housing market seems to be downsizing, either for financial or life stage reasons, Kendall Bluffs also offers smaller, detached villas.  These villas are around 2,000 square feet and offer two car garages.

For information on this exciting community, please contact John Fister @ 314-579-9458.

Fischer and Frichtel Home Center & Community Blog | Why Now is the Time to Buy

Posted by JasonB on October 16, 2009

The recent economic climate has deterred many from purchasing or building their first home. Many are waiting for the market to stabilize or for property values to rise, however the problem with the “ride-it-out” mentality is that many are missing out on the best time to purchase. For buyers in the housing market now, the rewards may very well outnumber the risks.

Sellers are more willing than ever to compromise in terms of contracts and closing costs. The more stable the market becomes the less advantages buyers have.  While we all want the economy to rebound, it will be harder to negotiate price reductions or other benefits. Homes have never been more affordable and mortgage rates are at the lowest in years, all things that make this an enticing time to buy.

The $8,000 tax credit is another HUGE incentive. As of right now, the deadline to qualify for the first-time home buyer credit is November 30, 2009. Experts say if you are a renter, now is the time to invest your monthly rent into something that will actually substantiate your worth. If you qualify, the money can be used toward your down payment, updating the interior of your new home, paying off any outstanding debt, towards your mortgage principle or on anything you want.

Building the home of your dreams shouldn’t be out of the question either; the tax credit applies to new and custom built homes even if you already own the property. According to the National Association of Home Builders, “For the purposes of the home buyer tax credit, a principal residence that is constructed by the home owner is treated by the tax code as having been “purchased” on the date the owner first occupies the house.” First time home builders qualify as long as the date of first occupancy was on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Eligibility for the tax credit with newly-constructed homes bought from a home builder is determined by the settlement date.

If you have any questions at all, contact us today at 314-576-0500.