Around St. Charles County - 09/30/09 10:48 AM
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.m. SundayThe farmstead is turned into "Pumpkin Fantasyland" with a whimsical collection of pumpkin figures dressed as farm folks, storybook characters and aliens. Hundreds of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and other fall decorations add to the color. Also apple picking and farm market.Wednesday, October 7Staying Healthy This Flu Season6:30-8 p.m.Progress West HealthCare Center Community RoomHow much do you really know about the flu bug? Discuss transmission, symptoms, … (0 comments)

Buyers are looking for homes during the autumn season - 09/24/09 09:03 PM
Spring and summer may be the traditional time to buy and sell homes, but autumn and the beautiful fall palate could be your time for a successful sale.Autumn is traditionally a season of recovery and reflection, a time to burrow in after the frantic pace of summer. For sale signs pop up on lawns during spring and summer, as families with children want to get settled before school starts.But buyers are still out there during the fall season, looking for a good deal. And there’s more good news. A recent survey by Relocation.com found that 50 percent of those surveyed moved … (1 comments)

The FHA 203(k) loan is perfect for homebuyers who want to rescue foreclosed properties - 09/14/09 07:50 PM
Rehabbers can combine the loan price and improvement costs in one loanThere 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 returned to their glory.We’re talking about foreclosed properties that aren’t in tip top shape, but deserve a chance and are manageable rehabs.This HUD program, administered through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), is not a new idea. More than 31 years old, the 203(k) is a loan that … (0 comments)