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Lawmakers are also considering tax credits for repeat buyers to enhance local economiesWith the first-time homebuyer $8,000 tax credit set to expire at the end of November, both the Senate and House of Representatives are busy working through agreements to extend this popular program, and keep in...

Taking good care of your lawn at the end of the season makes good senseWhile it may not be as rewarding up front as planting new spring flowers, getting your lawn and gardens ready for winter will be a real time saver come next year. Here are some tips to help you organize a fall clean-up.Dead-h...

Healthcare, cost of living, recreation and education are high on the list Where are the most affordable places for the 55+ crowd to retire and own homes? U.S. News & World Report highlighted the top 10 places attractive for seniors to begin a second life. The cities chosen are based on a criteria...

October is the time to garden for now and for a spring saleLook to the future when planning your fall garden. Putting in some extra work and planning now will pay off in ready–made spring bloomsBy Jeanne Baker, MLA, Landscape DesignerFall is officially here. The nights are cool and the trees are ...

October 2009 Calendar of EventsSaturday, October 3Augusta Bottoms Beer FestivalNoon - 5 pmEnjoy tastings, live music, and brewery items for sale plus a commemorative glass.$25.00 www.augustabottomsbeerfest.comOctober 4-October 31Pumpkin Fantasyland, Centennial Farms, Augusta10-5 p.m. daily/11-5 p...

3 Acres of Country Living! 132 Daniel Boone TrailWinfield, MO 63389 Price: $ 189,900MLS #: 90049851If peace and quiet along with starry nights are what you're looking for than look no further! Country living yet minutes away from HWY & shopping this Winfield ranch is a charmer. The spacious floor...

Rehabbers can combine the loan price and improvement costs in one loan There are homes out there, just waiting to be “adopted” by a loving family. They may be a bit on the ragged side, down on their luck, but with some tender, loving care, a qualified homebuyer and an FHA 203(k) loan, they’ll be ...

  Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2.5 Square Foot:  1,892 Garage:  2 County:  St Charles Property Type:  Condo or Townhouse Year Built:  1977 MLS Number:  90048497 Property Description This spacious townhome(almost 1900 sq. feet!), minutes from the Page Ave. extension) has a lot of charm and some great...

  You can give foreclosed property a new life and participate in the St. Charles region economic recoveryAnother 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 u...

Have you ever received a thank you from someone...just because they appreciate you? Ever sent one? It has been said that people don't care how much you know til they know how much you care! There are countless reasons to thank or recognize a person, and creating this habit will surely bring good...