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	<title>Mississippi Bluffs &#124; Discover St. Louis' Downtown River Bluff Townhomes &#124; News</title>
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		<title>Sold Out: The C Floor Plan in Phase One is Sold Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The C Unit in Phase One is sold out. Only 6 C Units remain in the project. The C is the largest floor plan available and can only be built on either end of each building. The C unit has 2396 square feet and can accommodate a private in-unit elevator. The new owner of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The C Unit in Phase One is sold out. Only 6 C Units remain in the project. The C is the largest floor plan available and can only be built on either end of each building. The C unit has 2396 square feet and can accommodate a private in-unit elevator. The new owner of the C unit is currently in the design stages of finishing the unit.  At purchase each unit is constructed to the framing stage only. This allows the new owner to customize layout, lighting and finish. Check the blog for periodic updates on the progress.</p>
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		<title>Holiday Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Between December 24 and January 2 the Mississippi Bluffs display can be viewed by appointment only. To schedule a showing please call 314.735.0766 or click the &#8220;Schedule a Visit&#8221; button on the home page.
Regular display hours will resume Saturday, January 3 when the the display will be open from Noon-4PM.
Happy Holidays!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Between December 24 and January 2 the Mississippi Bluffs display can be viewed by appointment only. To schedule a showing please call 314.735.0766 or click the &#8220;Schedule a Visit&#8221; button on the home page.</p>
<p>Regular display hours will resume Saturday, January 3 when the the display will be open from Noon-4PM.</p>
<p>Happy Holidays!</p>
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		<title>St. Louis Channel 10 Features Mississippi Bluffs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mississippi Bluffs was featured in a recent edition of &#8220;Home in the City&#8221; on STL TV. Below is a great overview of the site history and current development, even a few interviews with current residents!

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mississippi Bluffs was featured in a recent edition of &#8220;Home in the City&#8221; on STL TV. Below is a great overview of the site history and current development, even a few interviews with current residents!</p>
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		<title>Phase I and II: Incentive Package</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PHASE I
Special Pricing
A Unit: $429,000
B Unit: $499,000
C Unit: $599,00
Building Allowances
First two accepted contracts receive an additional $20,000 in upgrade allowances
Second two accepted contracts receive an additional $10,000 in upgrade allowances
Financing
For Qualified Buyers, First National Bank will offer special financing
4% interest only loan for 3 years with a 30% down payment
4.25% interest only loan for 3 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PHASE I</strong></p>
<p><strong>Special Pricing</strong></p>
<p>A Unit: $429,000</p>
<p>B Unit: $499,000</p>
<p>C Unit: $599,00</p>
<p><strong>B</strong><strong>uilding Allowances</strong></p>
<p>First two accepted contracts receive an additional $20,000 in upgrade allowances</p>
<p>Second two accepted contracts receive an additional $10,000 in upgrade allowances</p>
<p><strong>Financing</strong></p>
<p>For Qualified Buyers, <a href="http://www.fnbstl.com/app/index.jsp" target="_blank">First National Bank</a> will offer special financing</p>
<p>4% interest only loan for 3 years with a 30% down payment</p>
<p>4.25% interest only loan for 3 years with 25% down payment</p>
<p>4.5% interest only loan for 3 years with 20% down payment</p>
<p><strong>Home Sale Help</strong></p>
<p>For anyone who has a home to sell in order to complete their purchase at Mississippi Bluffs, <a href="http://circastl.com/" target="_blank">Circa Properties</a>, Inc has agreed to list the existing home for a total commission of 3%.</p>
<p><strong>Tax Abatement</strong></p>
<p>Taxes for the units in Building One are abated for ten years. The annual property tax bill for the next ten years will be less than $200.</p>
<p><strong>PHASE II<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Special Pricing (first 6 contracts only)<br />
</strong></p>
<p>A Unit: $429,000</p>
<p>B Unit: $499,000</p>
<p>C Unit: $599,00</p>
<p><strong>Building Allowances (first 3 contracts only)</strong></p>
<p>Receive an additional 10K in upgrade allwances</p>
<p><strong>Home Sale Help (first 3 contracts only)<br />
</strong></p>
<p>For anyone who has a home to sell in order to complete their purchase at Mississippi Bluffs, <a href="http://circastl.com/" target="_blank">Circa Properties</a>, Inc has agreed to list the existing home for a total commission of 3%.</p>
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		<title>Evening Open House</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday, November 10, 2008 from 5-7:30PM
Come enjoy the wonderful night time views!

We have had significant interest in the units at Mississippi Bluffs. Some visitors have expressed concerns about coordinating the timing and cost issue of selling their current home and purchasing a unit here. The developer and a representative from First National Bank will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Monday, November 10, 2008 from 5-7:30PM</strong></p>
<p><strong>Come enjoy the wonderful night time views!</strong></p>
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<p>We have had significant interest in the units at Mississippi Bluffs. Some visitors have expressed concerns about coordinating the timing and cost issue of selling their current home and purchasing a unit here. The developer and a representative from First National Bank will be available at the open house to address timing concerns, financial options, and home sale help.</p>
<p>Hope you can attend. We are looking forward to seeing all of you!</p>
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		<title>Mississippi Bluffs Featured on KETC: Living St. Louis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How Many Private Outdoor Spaces Per Unit?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Mississippi Bluffs, residents can enjoy the outdoors and the views from FIVE private outdoor spaces. Each and every unit has the luxury of three outdoor areas on the east side and two on the west. To the east is the majestic Mississippi; the west, a private 6.2 acre park. 
Each unit has a private [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At Mississippi Bluffs, residents can enjoy the outdoors and the views from FIVE private outdoor spaces. Each and every unit has the luxury of three outdoor areas on the east side and two on the west. To the east is the majestic Mississippi; the west, a private 6.2 acre park. <a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/mainriverview.jpg" rel="lightbox[48]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-49" title="mainriverview" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/mainriverview.jpg" alt="Private Terrace from Main Level " width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Each unit has a private terrace off of the main living level which overlooks the Mississippi (note the reflection of the water in the window in the photo above!). This is an example of the main terrace in an A Unit. The view is spectacular and the terrace is large enough for a full patio set.</p>
<p><a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/entrance.jpg" rel="lightbox[48]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-50" title="entrance" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/entrance.jpg" alt="Entrance" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Most residents will enter their unit from the 2 car garage on the lower level. However, guests to the home will enter the unit from the main terrace which faces west towards the park. The photo above shows the public entrance on the A Unit in building one. Please note this space is large enough for a patio set and large gas grill.</p>
<p><a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/massterbalcony2.jpg" rel="lightbox[48]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-51" title="massterbalcony2" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/massterbalcony2.jpg" alt="Master Balcony" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>All of the master suites in the development have a private balcony which faces east and offers a panoramic view of the river, the St. Louis skyline and J.B. Bridge.</p>
<p><a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/guestbalcony2.jpg" rel="lightbox[48]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-52" title="guestbalcony2" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/guestbalcony2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>All of the townhomes in the development are set up as two bedroom suites on the top level. The master suite faces the river and the guest suite faces the 6.2 acre park. Each guest suite has its own private bath, walk-in closet and private balcony. Featured above is the balcony off of the guest suite in an A unit.</p>
<p><a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/llwalkout.jpg" rel="lightbox[48]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-53" title="llwalkout" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/llwalkout.jpg" alt="Lower Level Walk Out" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>Every unit in the Mississippi Bluffs development has a finished lower level with a walk out patio. The lower level can be turned into third bedroom, an office, media room or family room. Pictured above is the patio of an A unit. From here, residents can access the historic civil war shot tower or the community area with the pool and fire pit.</p>
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		<title>Mississippi Bluffs is Featured in the Wall Street Journal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s real estate column in the WSJ written by Peter King focuses on energy costs. Where Utility Bills Are Low discusses three locations in the US with the lowest rates for kilowatt hours. Of the three locations mentioned, Fort Wayne, IN, Lincoln, NE, and St. Louis, MO, St. Louis ranks the most affordable at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s <a href="http://online.wsj.com/real-estate" target="_blank">real estate column</a> in the WSJ written by Peter King focuses on energy costs. <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121494430695720513.html" target="_blank">Where Utility Bills Are Low</a> discusses three locations in the US with the lowest rates for kilowatt hours. Of the three locations mentioned, Fort Wayne, IN, Lincoln, NE, and St. Louis, MO, St. Louis ranks the most affordable at 5.5 cents per kilowatt hour.</p>
<p>To further decrease energy costs at the Mississippi Bluffs development, Lennox high-efficiency furnaces and AC units have been installed in each unit along with a premium insulation package. The roof of each unit rates at R49 and each demising wall is insulated to a value of R22. <a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/images_journal.jpg" rel="lightbox[42]"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-43" title="images_journal" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/images_journal.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
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		<title>Viroc: Cement Board Siding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viroc is a cement  bonded particle board composed of wood particles and Portland cement. It is light  gray in color and is flat and smooth on both surfaces. Viroc was chosen as the exterior finishing material for the Mississippi Bluffs Townhomes for several reasons. Primarly it is a quality construction material which offers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bentnail.org/bennai/viroc.html" target="_blank">Viroc</a> is a cement  bonded particle board composed of wood particles and Portland cement. It is light  gray in color and is flat and smooth on both surfaces. Viroc was chosen as the exterior finishing material for the Mississippi Bluffs Townhomes for several reasons. Primarly it is a quality construction material which offers strength and stability. Viroc is water resistant and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial; font-size: x-small;">remains dimensionally stable during freezing and thawing.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial; font-size: x-small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial; font-size: x-small;">Viroc is capable of resisting substantial impacts without incurring fractures and as a result of its mass Viroc offers excellent sound insulation. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,Arial; color: #000000; font-size: x-small;"> The uniting        of wood fiber and Portland cement produces a building panel which is non-toxic. VIROC does not contain asbestos, silica or other carcinogenic agents.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/viroc.jpg" rel="lightbox[32]"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-33" title="Viron next to Ipe" src="http://mississippibluffs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/viroc.jpg" alt="Viroc siding complementing Ipe decking" width="500" height="666" /></a>Additionally, Viroc was chosen for aesthetic appeal. The architect and developer chose all materials relating to the project deliberately. The buildings are designed to be a part of the bluffs. The materials used were selected for their natural look as well as their durability. The Viroc is reminiscent of river stone. The Ipe decking blends with the natural environment. The buildings are designed to focus one&#8217;s attention on the bluffs, the river and the beauty of nature while simultaneously demonstrating the beauty of design with quality materials and cutting edge construction techniques.</p>
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		<title>New Display Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning Friday, June 20th the display will be open every Friday through Monday from Noon-4PM. Please feel free to access the development from the south entrance and park in the motor court. Balloons and directional signs will mark the unit open for viewing. Please stop by any time during our new hours or contact a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beginning Friday, June 20th the display will be open every Friday through Monday from Noon-4PM. Please feel free to access the development from the south entrance and park in the motor court. Balloons and directional signs will mark the unit open for viewing. Please stop by any time during our new hours or contact a sales associated for an appointment.</p>
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