St. Charles County is the Best Place to Live - 11/25/08 10:17 PM
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 and Wentzville this year inSeptember than last year during the same time.In fact St. Peters, St. Charles, and O'Fallon, Missouri were all chosen byMoney Magazine's Best Places to Live 2008. O'Fallon was also chosen as oneof Relocate-America's Top 100 Places to Live in 2008.
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St. Louis is one of the Best Cities to Retire on a Budget - 11/25/08 10:15 PM
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 people in the area who rely on Medicare.The magazine's top 10 choices were:
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The Truth About Home Loans - 11/25/08 10:13 PM
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, mortgage rates are at, or near historic lows and have been for some time! You’re told getting a home loan is difficult……The facts are home loans are available and it’s not a difficult process! You’re told you must have perfect credit…….The facts are there are many financing options … (0 comments)

Business Week Magazine Lists Best Places for kids - 11/25/08 10:10 PM
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.
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