Win a Year’s Worth of Mortgage Payments!

New Furniture

Sound too good to be true? You better believe it because September is National Home Furnishings Month and in celebration of the month, HomeYet.com will award a year's worth of mortgage payments to one lucky winner. The possibilities are endless with the extra money saved each month and could include buying that new dining room table you have been eyeing or replacing … [Read more...]

Is the Mortgage Interest Deduction At Risk?

Homeownership tax deductions

HSH Associates' website  recently featured an article titled Will Congress phase out the mortgage interest deduction? Mortgage interest deduction was created in 1913 to increase homeownership and stabilize neighborhoods. The deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the interest paid on their mortgage. With the country's current deficit, … [Read more...]

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If you're on Facebook, visit our fan page and click "Like" to get blog posts and updates in your Facebook news feed. Our Facebook page offers market news, information for buyers and sellers, and fun local attractions. Share our page by clicking on "Suggest to Friends." Connect with us! … [Read more...]

State Farm Arch Rivalry Game this Labor Day Weekend!

Arch Rivalry

College football fans rejoice because it’s time again for the State Farm Arch Rivalry game between the University of Illinois Fighting Illini and the University of Missouri Tigers. Be sure not to miss the game on Saturday, September 4th because the State Farm Arch Rivalry series is said to stop for a while. Since 2002, the Edward Jones Dome has hosted the event, … [Read more...]

Grandson Chanse’s 1st Birthday!

Chanse Eating His Birthday Cake

Happy Birthday to my grandson, Chanse who turned One on Sunday Aug. 22! He had a great time with all of his friends and LOVES all of his new toys and books! I would like to thank everyone for coming out to celebrate his big day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MUNCHKIN! … [Read more...]

St. Louis Bluesweek Festival at the Peabody Opera House

Bluesweek Festival

Known as the Blues Mecca, St. Louis has long been influential in blues music as the City is the home or adopted home of legendary R&B and bluesmen such as Oliver Sain, Little Milton, Albert King, Johnnie Johnson, Henry Townsend, and Bennie Smith. Influential players in the St. Louis blues community are pleased to present the 10-day St. Louis Bluesweek event … [Read more...]

Bluesweek Festival This Weekend!

Chuck Berry

Don’t forget the Bluesweek Festival this weekend on Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28. It will be a weekend of food and entertainment with live performances commemorating legendary bluesmen, in addition to spotlighting today’s best bluesmen. Click St. Louis Bluesweek for a recap of all that is planned for the event. Will you be there? Photo Credit: … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Woo Buyers with Energy Efficiency

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In a challenging market for selling a home, one must exhaust all avenues of marketability. One way that home owners are increasing the number of interested buyers is upgrading their home to one that is energy efficient. According to Brian Clark Howard’s article How Green Remodeling Can Help Sell Your House from The Daily Green, green renovations to your home … [Read more...]