In life, we’re faced with a lot of important decisions.

Where to go to college, if you should go to college, whether to lease or purchase a vehicle, who to marry, how many kids to have, where to send them to school…

And on and on it goes.

Of course, at the top of the “Important Life Choices” list lies my personal favorite: when and where to buy a house.

As a realtor in Festus, helping people find their dream homes is my specialty. I live to see the happiness on my clients’ faces when they realize they’ve found “the one.” There’s nothing like the satisfaction of introducing people to their new favorite place in the world.

Well—except for the satisfaction of watching that place’s value appreciate.

You see, here in Jefferson County, the average homeowner who purchased their house in 2013 has experienced a $127k gain in home equity since then.

Those who bought their homes in 2015 are seeing an appreciation of $111k.

Even if my clients didn’t settle in until 2021, their homes have appreciated by over $30k.

I may be the real estate expert, but I don’t have to tell you that those home equity numbers are impressive. Though every buyer situation is unique, one thing is clear:

Festus is a fantastic place to purchase a home.

Like any major decision, there’s risk involved, but based on these numbers—it’s a risk worth taking.

Am I biased? Absolutely. Living and working in Jefferson County is one of the great joys of my life, and I hope to share it with as many people as possible in this lifetime.

But looking at the cold hard facts, if you’re aiming to invest in a house that’s going to make gains for you, Festus is the place to be.

If you have any questions about buying or selling here in Jefferson County, reach out. I’m happy to help make the big decisions feel smaller.