Attack of the Killer Countertops - 07/30/08 11:20 PM
Right now I am caressing my old Formica countertops. I'm gazing lovingly at their knife nicks and flirting with their not-quite-tight seams. Suddenly their beige boringness is making me swoon.
What's caused this love affair with my un-updated kitchen?  This article in the New York Times.
According to the Times' story, your carefully selected and hand-finished granite countertops might be emitting radon, a colorless and odorless gas that occurs from the deterioration of radioactive elements in the earth.  Why worry about radon?  Because we're told that it is a leading cause of lung cancer. 
You needed something else to worry … (0 comments)

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway - 07/20/08 12:43 AM
If you're new to my territory, St. Louis' Illinois suburbs including Madison County and surrounding areas, you might not know about one of the most beautiful places on Earth -- the stretch of highway called the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton, Illinois.
The scenic drive along the Mississippi River also goes by the grand name of Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway. This is where the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers come together, giving those of us lucky enough to live here stunning views and amazing recreational opportunities.
Describing everything to see and do from Alton to Grafton … (1 comments)

Kristin & Rob's Casa Reveal - 07/10/08 10:54 PM
Last summer I helped two of my favorite customers, Kristin and Rob, buy their first home.
It's a charming brick bungalow with spacious rooms and a lot of character, located in Collinsville, Illinois. Outside, the huge yard is complemented by an amazing deck.
Now the 2-year newlyweds are in the process of making the home their own through paint, fabric, hard work and trips to Ikea for special items that reflect their unique sense of style.
I saw the couple recently at the International Horseradish Festival in Collinsville (It's the horseradish capitol of the world. Seriously.) and they told me that the … (0 comments)

Madison County Downpayment Assistance - 07/10/08 09:59 PM
We all know that it can be hard for some buyers to get the cash together for a downpayment toward their home purchase.
And now, with FHA downpayment assistance programs in jeopardy again, finding another way to help folks achieve the American Dream through home ownership is more important than ever.
In Madison County, the Community Development Homebuyer Program is offering help with $3,000 or $5,000 loans, forgivable after five years of occupancy in a new home.
To qualify, a family's income must fall at or below program guidelines and they must meet certain other criteria. Loan money can be used to help … (0 comments)

Gas Fright? Think Inner Ring Suburbs - 07/10/08 04:54 PM
Greetings from the eastern shores of the Mighty Mississippi River where gas was $4.09/gallon today (yikes). 
As I was pumping Regular into the Freestyle's tank, thinking of the good old days when something less than a $20 was needed for a fill up, it occurred to me that maybe the gas crisis could actually be good for the real estate business.(I am sure this is not an original thought, but it was new to me today.)
Before you come after me with lighted torches and pitchforks, let me explain what I mean. Then you can disagree in the comments section.  
Here in the … (0 comments)

Madison County Resources: The U of I Extension Office - 07/10/08 09:34 AM
Remember the TV show, Green Acres?  Among the cast of oddball characters was bumbling extension agent Hank Kimball who made life even harder for Oliver Wendell Douglas, the erstwhile New York attorney turned very bad farmer.
That's probably as close as most suburbanites get to an extension office. So, I am here today to tell anyone interested in gardening, local foods, cooking and developing a variety of other life-enhancing skills to check out the Madison County Extension Office.
Recent gardening courses include topics such as "Late Summer and Fall Blooming Perennials," and "Summer and Fall Blooming Trees and Shrubs." The office also offers a horticulture … (0 comments)

Goshen Gourmet: Sweet Corn for the Sweet Life - 07/08/08 05:14 PM
One of the best things about living in Madison County, Illinois is underway right now -- the Sweet Corn harvest.
Well, to be absolutely accurate, at this moment in time we have bi-color corn (that referes to a cob with a mixture of both the white and the yellow kernals, not the vegetable's personal orientation) and yellow corn. The pure white sweet corn is still cookin' on the stalks.
Today, after our office's tour of our newly listed homes, I stopped by Keller's farm stand on Highway 157 between Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. I bought six ears of bi-color. Next door at … (0 comments)

Do Something This Weekend: World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival - 07/07/08 12:58 PM
What would America be like without a long list of the "World's Biggest" items?
Over the years, I've seen the world's biggest rocking chair (in Missouri), the biggest 8-ball (also Missouri... maybe there's a trend), the biggest basket (Ohio) and too many more roadside oddities to name.
Here in Madison County, IL, specifically in the city of Collinsville, we have our own kitschy Americana claim to fame: The World's Largest Catsup Bottle.
A 170-foot-tall water tower, the bottle was constructed in 1949 by the bottlers of Brooks rich and tangy catsup. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 … (0 comments)

Goshen Gourmet: Edwardsville Restaurant Explosion - 07/05/08 12:00 PM
Since it's the time of year for fireworks, I thought I'd muse today about the explosion of restaurants here in Edwardsville Illinois (which is in Southwestern Illinois/Suburban St. Louis, Mo).
A few years ago, Edwardsville and Glen Carbon residents had to drive miles to reach a variety of dining options.  Now, it's a quick spin down two of our major highways -- 157 & 159 -- and you can choose from just about anything your rumbling tummy desires.
Chains are great, but many places across America are starting to look just the same. Take any highway exit and it's hard to … (0 comments)

 
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