SCHNEIDER Real Estate agent Robert Clark’s son Cauy, who has tuberous sclerosis complex, will help raise money for research and at cure at the Cardinals’ last regular season game. What better way to cap off a fantastic Cardinals baseball season and send the team on to the Central Division Championships than attending the very last … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself?A: Jason Jacobs & Kyle Funk Q: What is the name of your business?A: Paragon Custom Homes Q: Where is your business located?A: Wentzville, MO but we service St Charles, Lincoln, Warren and St Louis Counties.Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does.A: We are a custom home builder that offers quality … Continued
Tuesday, September 15Your Personal Economic Recovery
7-8 p.m.Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles-St. Charles County Library District
Today’s economic environment may be one of the most challenging. Take control of your financial situation – and the sooner you act, the better. Learn about the steps that can help prepare you for a potential recovery and keep your financial future … Continued
Soaring home sales encourage confidence in the real estate market. The Grant Hickman Team’s new online housing search makes selling and buying a dream. Good news prevails in the real estate market this week. For the first time in five years, existing home sales have increased for four months in a row, according to the … Continued
You can give foreclosed property a new life and participate in the St. Charles region economic recovery Another assistance program designed to help potential buyers enter the housing market is now available from the Missouri Housing Development Corporation (MHDC). Qualified buyers can receive up to $14,999 or 20% of the purchase price on foreclosed property … Continued
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Spiffing up your home before you sell can reap financial rewards. Finding the right contractor or tradesperson to help is a crucial step. Also remodel your home and invest in the best services from http://formliners.xyz/ to make it look awesome before you sell. You’ve decided to put your home up for sale and move on, … Continued
Smaller houses are contenders in the real estate market. People who are interested in lower costs, less maintenance and an active lifestyle are prime candidates to buy. If the past couple of years have taught us anything, Americans are realizing that the “bigger is better†theory hasn’t worked out too well. That goes for real … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself?A: Angela Nesslage Q: What is the name of your business?A: Waverly Forest Academy of Learning Q: Where is your business located?A: 3545 Franks Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does.A: Waverly Forest Academy is a center dedicated to the education of young children and their families. … Continued
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO — In an effort to bolster the American dream in St. Charles County, first-time home buyers and new residents planning to buy a newly constructed home could receive $1,000 in closing cost assistance through a limited incentive program offered by HOME St. Charles, a non-profit subsidiary of the Economic Development Center … Continued
August 2009 Calendar of Events Saturday, August 1Race For the River and Clean Water ChallengeNoon-7 p.m.Kayak and canoe paddlers arrive from Washington, Missouri. Live music, food, hands-on environmental education displays and activities. Custom canoe and kayak show.Free Tuesday, August 4Using Genealogical Databases. This is an introduction to using genealogical databases available through the library.10:30-11:30 a.m.Kathryn … Continued
The saying goes “Home is where the hearth is†and it looks like an increasing number of homebuyers will have their very own hearth soon. We gage confidence by the number of satisfied homebuyers who now have their very own place to feel secure, comfortable and to grow. We gage confidence by the number of … Continued
Congratulations to the residents of Lake St. Louis! The community placed ninth in the top 10 places to live in Money magazine’s annual listing of the best 100 places. SCHNEIDER Realtors’ own Jane Nicoletti can testify first hand—she’s lived there for more than 20 years and loves Lake Saint Louis. “Now my grandchildren can enjoy … Continued
Right now is the time to buy your first home and receive the $8,000 tax credit, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The deadline to file for the tax credit is November 30, 2009, and while that date may seem way in the future, first-time homebuyers must begin the process now … Continued
Late Payments, death in a family, and divorce legal processes that can be to stressful to deal with this difficult situations. Let me know if we can help. Please remember that I and members of my team are still buying homes. I know that these economic times bring about situations where people need to sell … Continued
When looking to purchase and already existing company, there are 3 key things to keep in mind when looking at options. Will the existing company ‘Service the Debt’ Does the existing company have ‘Future Growth Potential’ Can the existing company afford to ‘Feed My Family and Cover Already Existing Bills As each situation is unique, … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself?A: Missy Palitzsch Q: What is the name of your business?A: Continental Title Company Q: Where is your business located?A: 2159 Bluestone Plaza, Saint Charles, MO 63304Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does.A: Title and escrow servicesQ: How many years have you been in business?A: 8 Q: What is your burning … Continued
Your new home is waiting for you. There’s excitement in the air, moving boxes all over the floor and last minute details to wrap up. But, someone in your family just might not be too excited about this move. Children can be very stressed when they leave old friends and familiar settings, whether moving across … Continued
Thursday, July 2-Saturday, July 4Riverfest, Frontier Park. Games, food, crafts, carnival rides, parade, fireworks and fun for the entire family.Thursday, Bluegrass Festival4:30-9:30 p.m.Friday and SaturdayMusic at 2 stages. Parade at 10:00 AM on July 4th. Fireworks at 9:20 PM. On Friday and Saturday www.stcharlesriverfest.com Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Friday, 4-11 … Continued
While not recession-proof, the Midwest and more specifically the St. Charles County region, has escaped the recent economic woes and mortgage crisis better than most. O’Fallon is a case in point. The St. Charles County Association of Realtors notes that in May, 102 single-family properties in O’Fallon were sold. That’s a 21 percent increase over … Continued
Every last piece of paper has been signed, the closing was successful, and there were handshakes all around. So, what now? You own a house and ready buy all the appliances and soup makers from productspy.co.uk you’ve always dreamed to have on your kitchen. But it’s not really your home yet. Home ownership is exciting and sometimes … Continued
When times are tough, people tend to look inward for sustenance and stability. Your backyard would be a good place to look also. Home gardening is the trend now, with gardeners hoping to save money and connect with their own personal world through growing their own vegetables. During World War II, Americans planted victory gardens … Continued
In today’s real estate market every buyer is looking for a deal, and in many cases the best deal can be found by buying a foreclosure. The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has now made that opportunity that much more enticing by releasing their Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which will provide borrowers with down-payment assistance … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself? A: Kris Boevingloh Q: What is the name of your business? A: Law Offices of Kristoffer M. Boevingloh, LLC Q: Where is your business located? A: 7717 Natural Bridge Rd., Ste. 203 STL MO 63121 Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does. A: Law Firm Kris Boevingloh founded the Law … Continued
One of the first questions potential home buyers ask their real estate agent is “How good is the school system?†Of all the local neighborhood amenities that can influence a buyer’s decision to purchase a home, proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential, according to the 2007 National Association of REALTORS … Continued
June 2009 Calendar of Events Thursday, June 4-Thursday, August 27St. Charles Municipal Band Concerts8 p.m.Jaycee Stage, Frontier Park, downtown St. CharlesFree Monday, June 8I Need a Job!-Surviving a Job Loss presented by the Missouri Career Center6:30-8 p.m.Linnemann Branch, St. Charles City-County Library DistrictFree Wednesday, June 10First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, 200-216 S. Main … Continued
New home builders are feeling a bit peppy these days as builder confidence rose two points in May for the second straight month, according to a report by The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. This is the first back-to-back increase in builder confidence since February 2008.The index gauges builder confidence … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself?A: Grant Hickman! Team members include Cary Knobbe and Lori Linhoff Q: What is the name of your business?A: The Grant Hickman Team Q: Where is your business located?A: 1 Point West Blvd., Saint Charles, MO 63301Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does.A: Buying a home, selling your home, avoiding foreclosure, … Continued
Banks, mortgage lenders, auto finance and consumer credit companies have always looked at credit scores as one of the factors when evaluating if and how much credit they give to someone. These companies and now insurance companies are utilizing credit scores as a much bigger factor than they were before. For example; a year ago … Continued
Intrepid first-time homebuyers jumped off the fence and made an important impact on the housing market this week. Pending home sales rose 3.2 percent in March, according to the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index. Closer to home the news is even better—pending home sales in St. Charles County rose 26 percent in … Continued
Saturday May 2, Garden Tour and Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon, Saint Charles County Master Gardeners, University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, Saint Peters, Free Friday, May 8, American Cancer Society Relay For Life St. Charles: 6 p.m.-6 a.m., St. Charles West High School Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2009 … Continued
Green is the hot color right now and should be your color too when you sell or buy a home. Becoming attuned to the current eco-movement will make a huge difference. As a seller, you will boost the value of your home with eco-friendly improvements and give your real estate agent more features to highlight … Continued
RISMEDIA, April 11, 2009-Thanks to record low mortgage rates and declining home prices, 55 million families – or half of all U.S. households – can afford today’s $200,000 median-priced new home, according to figures released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “That’s an increase of 17 million households from conditions just two years … Continued
In today’s market, sellers have to work harder to persuade buyers that their property is worth the bite. Landscape designer Michael Glassman along with the support of local landscaping and lawn care providers, has cooked up a recipe for guaranteed curb appeal. 1. Add splashes of color. With every changing season, High end landscaping should … Continued
More than three-quarters (78 percent) of potential first-time home buyers say that now is a good time to buy a home, despite widespread concern about the economy. Out of the 1,000 prospective U.S. first-time home buyers surveyed in early March for the CENTURY 21 First-Time Home Buyer Survey, 68 percent think now is a better … Continued
Environmental psychologist Toby Israel, author of a new book, Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Place, says people’s childhood homes have a profound effect on what kinds of homes they like best. Before anyone buys, builds, rents or remodels, Israel believes they should consider what kinds of living spaces satisfy them, … Continued
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Now is your chance to join The Grant Hickman Team. We are offering a unique opportunity for a qualified individual to strengthen our team. If you believe you have the drive, attention to detail, and customer service we are looking for, please contact me directly at realestate@granthickman.com.
What do you think of this—buying a home with an interest rate one percent below the current rate; no closing costs; no income restrictions and no points. With the current instability in the housing market, this may seem to fit in the too-good-to-be-true category. But, it is true. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), … Continued
Q: Please introduce your family?A: Brian & Rachel Yost (and girls) Q: Where is your new home located?A: Ballwin, MO / Parkway West School District Q: Describe your situation when you decided to purchase your homeA: Our goal was to move closer to the Christian school where our girls were going to attend. We originally … Continued
Existing-home sales increased in February, reversing losses in January, according to the latest report by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. However, sales activity remains relatively soft, reflecting additional layoffs and buyers waiting for housing provisions in the economic stimulus package to take effect, according to NAR. Existing-home sales— including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops—rose 5.1 … Continued
The Grant Hickman Team earned a host of recognitions in 2008. The team was recently honored with:· Most Improved Production Growth (26%)· #1 in Customer Service· #1 in Homes Sales· #1 in Number of Homes SOLD· Platinum Sales Leader· Agent of the Year· #1 Team at SCHNEIDER Real Estate Meet the #1 Real Estate Team
Don’t be surprised if your friendly lender, the one who invites you to sit down and apply for a mortgage, ushers you politely out the door empty-handed after you’ve chatted a bit. The sudden chill isn’t personal. The Mortgage Bankers Association, or MBA, in Washington, D.C., estimates that about half of all mortgage applicants are … Continued
The amount of damage to a credit score caused by foreclosure, deed in lieu or a short sale during 2008 and 2009 may be mitigated by the slower economic times, say some credit and legal experts. Debited.com has a great guide for fixing your credit. FICO may have to adjust its credit scores to lessen … Continued
Q: Please introduce yourself?A: Rebecca Dutton, Custom Closet Designer Q: What is the name of your business?A: Accent Closets Q: Where is your business located?A: 94 Algana Ct., St.Peters, MO 63376 Q: Briefly describe what you/ your business does.A: Accent Closets provides St. Louis, St. Charles and the surrounding communities with affordable consultation, design and … Continued
Freddie Mac reports a drop in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 4.98 percent during the week ended March 19 from 5.03 percent the prior year, marking the lowest rate since 4.96 percent in mid-January. Experts say rates could fall further in response to the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will add $1.2 trillion to … Continued
Model homes are important tools for builders because they help buyers fall in love with a home. Phyllis Ryan, president of the model-home division of Interior Concepts, a Maryland design firm that specializes in furnishing new homes, has some tips that might benefit anyone who is selling a home. A stylish kitchen appeals to many … Continued
The real estate market has really started to rally and part of that success can be attributed to the new Housing Tax Credit for first-time homebuyers. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, qualifying taxpayers who purchase a home before Dec. 1 receive up to $8,000 or $4,000 for married individuals filing separately. … Continued
April 1: Heat Smart Safe Start: Helmet Fittings for Kids, Lake St. Louis Civic Center 4-6 p.m. — Free April 3: Flashlight Egg Hunt for 21 and older at Civic Hall at 7:30 p.m. – Admission April 3: Flashlight Egg Hunt for 11-14 at Rotary Park Lower Pavilion at 7 – 9 p.m. April 3-5: … Continued
Friends, We have completed another custom home and want to welcome you to come to the open house this weekend. This home over looks Incline Village Golf Resorts Lake with ! Imagine every day getting a lake front view from your living room, master bedroom or relaxing in your screened in covered deck with Nu-Style … Continued
There’s a glimmer of hope in the housing market. Existing home sales increased in February 2009, at a rate of 5.1 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Chief economist Lawrence Yun says that first-time buyers accounted for half of all home sales last month, with activity centered in the lower price ranges. … Continued
As demand for homes is expected to increase this Spring, Bankrate.com offers 9 tips for homebuyers. Buyers have access to the lowest mortgage rates in years and an $8000 first time home buyer tax credit that does not have to be repaid if the homeowner lives in the home for at least three years. This … Continued
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When and Where: Thursday, April 9 Time11:00 p.m. The Columns Banquet Center 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy St. Charles, MO 63303 (636) 947-4729 $15 for members$17 for guests No matter your field, today’s Public Relations and Marketing has seen a drastic change. No longer can we rely on mass media in the form of Newspapers and … Continued
Meet the courageous individuals who live with these devastating diseases and are excited to cheer you on all the way to the finish line! What is an Honoree? An Honoree is someone who provides inspiration to our athletes throughout the training and fundraising period. Honorees serve as symbols of strength and motivation, support and determination. … Continued
For decades homeowners have been lured by big city lights, leaving small towns and rural areas for a more urban experience. The tide may be turning again, and if you are interested in country living, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a deal for you. The terms are extraordinary—no down payment, 100% financing … Continued
This product is designed to provide US Citizens, Permanent Resident Alien, & Non Permanent Resident Alien first time home buyers better access to home ownership. • Same Requirements as the ITIN Loan Program above• HUD Section 8 Home Ownership Program is an acceptable source of income
Donate TODAY to make a difference! Grant Hickman will be running 13.1 miles while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. About Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, unpredictable diseases that attack the digestive system There are 1.4 million Americans living … Continued
Just a few simple changes can give your room a whole new look without costing you a great deal. Rearranging furniture and accessories made this room more inviting. The Fensterbau Nürnberg windows in this lower level room were not attractive. Adding the horizontal molding took you eye away from the small windows and connected them to … Continued
Q: What is the Name of your Business? A: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Q: What is your name? A: Jake Bleyenberg Q: Where is your business located? A: 424 S Woods Mill Road Ste 110, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Q: Briefly describe what you or your business does? A: I serve as a catalyst in the … Continued
March 3-8: The American Girl Fashion Show, Academy of the Sacred Heart; Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm – Dessert; Saturday, March 7 at 10am – Breakfast & 2pm – Tea; Sunday, March 8 at 2pm – Tea; Tickets are $40.00 March 7: Fabulous Baby and Kids Expo, St. Charles Convention Center; 9am-4pm March 12-15: Missouri … Continued
10. The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8,000 can generate $100,000 Net Equity or Net Worth in 8 years with an average of 5% annual appreciation! 9. 8 out of 10 economists agree homes will appreciate over the next 5 years. 8. St. Charles has been selected by Forbes & Money Magazines as … Continued
Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is a step in the right direction to help the housing market begin the recovery process. Now, it’s up to potential homebuyers to take that first step too. The $8,000 tax credit couldn’t come at a better time. Late winter and spring are the prime … Continued
Affordable housing stock is one of most important components that will stimulate the housing crisis, and in turn, provide a solid foundation for economic recovery as well. The good news is recent indicators reveal that, with the decline in prices, housing is more affordable and that buyers are beginning to sign more sales contracts. According … Continued
Q: Please introduce your family? A: Hi. My name is Angela. I am a single mother to a wonderful son. By the way, if you’re a single mother as well who are looking for the best facelift surgery specialist in Austin area, go to this website buckinghamfacialplastics.com. Q: Where is your new home located? A: … Continued
Now is a good—check that—great time to buy a house. So say real estate leaders in St. Charles County, among the nation’s fastest-growing areas until the housing slump rolled in last year. Karen Vennard, president of the St. Charles County Association of Realtors, said today that stable house prices and low low mortgage rates mean … Continued
Q: What is the Name of your Business? A: J Campbell CPA LLC Q: What is your name? A: Joan Campbell Q: Where is your business located? A: 1527 Country Bend Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 Q: How can someone contact you to learn more? A: (314) 422-1897 Joan@JCampbellCPA.com Q: Briefly describe what you or … Continued
The Grant Hickman Team is proud to have brought together a talented group of businesses that we trust and stand behind. We recommend each of these companies as they have proven their knowledge and expertise on a regular basis. They each continue to provide invaluable services to making a real estate and/or home purchase. Meet … Continued
Q: Please introduce your family?A: Emil, Jill, Nick and Casey (dog) Q: Where is your new home located? A: Fenton, Rockwood School District Q: Describe your situation when you decided to purchase your home? A: We saved for a few years so we had a down payment and then bought our home while the interest … Continued
Good news is out there, and rays of optimism are breaking through the gloomy clouds. Sure, we are in the throes of some of the most difficult financial times in recent memory. However, American homebuyers and sellers are a resilient group. Combined with a variety of proposed stimulus packages, responsibility and a never-say-quit attitude, the … Continued
There is plenty of news in the media right now regarding the housing market, especially with the financial and bank bailout looming. Although much of this news is accurate, many facts get misinterpreted and falsely reported, leading to rumors and hearsay. The biggest rumor right now is that you need a 20% down payment to … Continued
February 1- February 28: The Big Read “National Endowment for the Arts†– Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 February 4-8: Cirque du Soleil Saltinbanco – St. Charles Family Arena February 7-8: Great Train Expo – Saint Charles Convention Center; $7.00 (adults & over 12 yrs.) / under 12 yrs. … Continued
Congratulations Grant Hickman! “Experts say that at least 90 percent of homebuyers rely on real estate agents for advice and guidance. But with more than 15,000 agents in the St. Louis area holding real estate licenses, how do you choose? “St. Louis Magazine has partnered with Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm, to find … Continued
Q: Please introduce your family?A: Brandon, Kirsty, Gabe, Jadyn Johnson Q: Where is your new home located? A: St. Ann Q: Describe your situation when you decided to purchase your home? A: We were renting a home and decided to move forward and purchase a home instead of helping someone Else’s investment we wanted to … Continued
Q: What is the Name of your Business? A: DeWitt Insurance Q: What is your name? A: Steve Harkins Q: Where is your business located? A: 1370 Triad Center Dr. St Peters, MO 63376 Q: How can someone contact you to learn more? A: (636) 447-1862 or smharkins@dewittins.com Q: Briefly describe what you or your … Continued
Get off the sidelines if you are thinking about buying a home. Contrary to implications in the news, now is one of the best times to be a home buyer. No one knows how long this once in a generation, or perhaps once in a lifetime, window of opportunity will be open but there are … Continued
•January 13: Oliver -Lindenwood Center for Fine and Performing Arts Events, 7:30 pm; $25-$55 •January 15-31: Regional Acts – Ameristar Casino Entertainment, Thursday evenings; Free •January 15- December 17: It’s a Grand Lunch at the Foundry – Foundry Art Centre, every Thursday 11am- 1:30 am in the Grand Hall; $10 •January 16-18: All Canada Show … Continued
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What are the risks of Waiting to Buy Your First Time Home or Move up Home?…Excess home inventories are expected to level and begin shrinking as New Construction has contracted dramatically. Home prices are stabilizing. The risk in waiting to see if home prices go down any further can dramatically be offset if at the … Continued
Home prices locally did not rocket up like the southeast coast or the west coast. Rather, the Midwest typically shows remarkable stability in good times and not so good. You are getting this newsletter because you have been a strong supporter of both Real Estate and the process of building my successful Real Estate practice. … Continued
This 25 minute presentation captures a 44 year macro look at where to get your accurate Real Estate advice, how Real Estate has performed through historical crisis, historical impact of Mortgage Rates, What drives Real Estate prices and Tips on what to do NOW in our local market place. Call me to get access to … Continued
Interest rates are great, real estate is selling at a discount …. which all adds up to a great time to buy a home!! And for first time homebuyers; the news just keeps getting better and better thanks to MHDC. The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) releases money to first time homebuyers throughout the year … Continued
BusinessWeek magazine revealed its list of best places in each state to raise your kids. In Missouri, Lee’s Summit won for its good schools, low crime and affordable housing. Lee’s Summit was followed by St. Charles and St. Joseph.
There are a lot of myths in the media right now regarding home loans; I’m here to set the record straight! · You’re told you can’t get a loan, there’s no money to loan, money is tight……The truth is lenders are making home loans every day! · You’re told mortgage rates are high…….The facts are, … Continued
HIGHLIGHTS: Saturday, November 8, 2008 American Legion Hall – 2500 Raymond Dr. St. Charles, MO Door & Bar open @ 6:30p.m. Trivia starts at 7:15 p.m. $20 per person / $160 per table of 8 Beer and Soda provided, Cash bar available Cash prize for 1st Place Table Decorating Contest 50/50 Raffle Raffle Items & … Continued
Q: What is your name? A: Zack Rhodes Q: What is the Name of your Business? A: Authority Appraisal Services, LLC Q: Where is your business located? A: 200 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Q: Do you have a website address? A: www.authorityappraisals.com Q: Briefly describe what you or your business does? A: … Continued
With nest eggs under attack by the declining economy, Forbes magazine ranked the best large metropolitan area to retire on a budget. Forbes considered housing affordability, inflationary pressures, and job prospects for the 20 percent of those older than 65 who are still employed. Also, the magazine considered: physicians per capita and the number of … Continued
A Real Estate Forum entitled “St. Charles Real Estate…Crashing or Window of Opportunity?†moderated by local lending expert Robert Rutledge and Real Estate Broker Merle Schneider, Chartered Financial Consultant will be presented Monday, October 27th at 7pm. The Forum is slated to be held at the St. Peters City Hall, Salon A, One St. Peters … Continued
Exactly what is happening in your neighborhood and your county? With theGrant Hickman Team Market SnapShot, you can know exactly what is happeningin your neighborhood. And, according to MLS, St. Charles County dipped byjust 103 fewer homes sold this year than in 2007 in September. In contrast,more homes were sold in the cities of O’Fallon … Continued
In September, the House of Representatives and Senate created a rescue planfor homeowners and buyers. In October the House and Senate passed a bailoutplan for the economy. With all of this “help” from Washington D.C. you mightbegin to wonder how it is helping you. Most recently, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 has beengrabbing headlines. … Continued
Last month I told you about the free down payment money available to first time homebuyers from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC). Well now you don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify for this money!! The recently-enacted “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008†includes a provision that expands MHDC’s authority to … Continued
Saturdays and Sundays Maize Quest at Boschert Family Farm, 5118 Blase Station Rd., 10am – 6pm ADMISSION October 4: August Bottoms Beer Festival, Augusta Winery, 12-5pm. October 4: National Fire Safety Event, Home Depot at MidRivers, 9am – 12 pm, FREE October 11: Great Pumpkin Event Craft for kids 5-12, Michaels 10am – 3 pm, … Continued
The Grant Hickman Team grabbed our clubs to participate in the Taylor Lorimier Classic Golf Benefit Tournament Saturday, September 6, 2008. Friends of the Lorimier Family and Mid Rivers Golf Course hosted the benefit golf tournament in honor of Taylor Lorimier, a 10 year-old girl from Florissant diagnosed with Leukemia in 2004. Taylor finished her … Continued
Right now is the time to start looking around your neighborhood. The Grant Hickman Team brings you up-to-the minute access housing market and trends in your neighborhood. Use the MLS Market SnapShot form to enter information about your home. In less than 30 minutes, we will send you a personalized report to your email address. … Continued
The recently passed H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 is aimed to improve the housing industry, and mainly reward first time home ownership. The Grant Hickman Team has studied the changes in law and is ready to assist all buyers and sellers. Multiple home owners, veterans, and first time buyers … Continued
• September 6: Quilts on Main, Downtown St. Charles, 9am — 5pm. FREE• September 6: Bluegrass Festival, Frontier Park St. Charles, 7pm — 10:30 pm. FREE• September 19 — 21: MOSAICS Festival of the Arts, Downtown St. Charles. FREE• September 20 — 21: Irish Fest, Frontier Park St. Charles, 10am – . FREE• September 20 … Continued