The General Motors announcement that the company will invest $380 million to expand the Wentzville Assembly Plant, add at least 1,260 new jobs and in the near future expand the present line with a second shift of 400 workers, is all great news for the St. Charles County region. The expansion will produce the mid-sized … Continued
Sunday, August 8Peach FestivalPere Marquette State Park11 a.m.-3 p.m.It’s time for peaches. This annual festival features crafts, food, children’s games, a balloon artist, face painting, a pie eating contest, the largest peach contest, peach drinks and lots of peaches. Take the ferries back to St. Charles County and look for even more peaches.Free Tuesday, August … 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
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
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
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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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
May 1 – 3: Augusta Plein Air Art Event May 3: Fiber Arts & Spring Planting Festival at Daniel Boone’s Home from 9 – 5. Admission. May 4: Main Street Bridal Showcase noon to 4:30 in St. Charles May 17: St. Charles in Bloom on Main Street 10 – 5 May 17 – 18: Lewis … Continued