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The Healthy Abode - Countertops     So, you're in the market for a new countertop, and you want something that is earth-friendly, durable, sanitary, low-maintenance, gorgeous, and won't break the bank.  Where to begin and how in the world can an eco-countertop boast all of these features?  Let's ...

And with that date the tax credit expires...sort of. You need to have a home under contract by then in order to qualify. The rules have been expanded and you no longer need to be a "First Time" home buyer in order to capitalize. O'Fallon IL and the surrounding areas have a terrific amount of Real...

UPDATED & RENOVATED - CONSIDER THIS ONE BRAND NEW - INCLUDING BRICK,SIDING,WALLS,WINDOWS,FLOORING,APPLIANCES,COUNTERTOPS,VANITIES,ROOF,CABINETS,PLUMBING FIXTURES,HVAC & MORE. VAULTED LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM HAS WET BAR, ALL BATHS TILED WITH BACKSAVER VANITIES. SIDE ENTRY OVERSIZED,FINISHED TWO ...

    February...not the most exciting month for Real Estate in O'Fallon IL, but 17 homes did close.  Interesting to note that 17 homes closed in February of 2009 so no downward movement here, GOOD news. Currently there are 45 homes under contract and 225 for sale so it is still a fantastic time to...

On Sunday March 7th over 1000 people showed to run in the AOH (Ancient Order of Hibernians) 5K run hosted by Toolen's Running Start in Shiloh IL. Special thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this another success! Below is some video from the start of the race along with some of the fin...

An excellent way to recognize sustainably harvested Hardwood or Bamboo is to look for the FSC Certified label.     FSC is an acronym for "Forest Stewardship Council," which was established in 1993 to change destructive logging practices as an effort to protect the earth's natural habitat and prev...

  From time to time my wife (the worlds BEST Interior Designer, yes I may in fact be biased) is asked to contribute to a local Magazine (St.Louis At Home www.STLMag.com ).  In the last few weeks the issue of remodeling and sustainability has come up more than once so thought this article may offe...

Good news! 19 homes closed in January in O'Fallon IL.  Even better, this is up 6 from the January 2009  total of 13. Of the 19 , all were re-sale.  Average market time was 181 days. Bad news! Prices are down.  Average sales price for Jan 2010 was $136,000 down from $157,000 for Jan 2009.     As I...

Greetings!   There is no escaping the images of loss and destruction from the earthquake in Haiti.  The response has been overwhelming to say the least.  In an effort to assist even further we are collecting shoes.  So look in your closet, look under your bed.  In my case take it away from the do...

Real Estate Market Update O'Fallon IL December 2009:   After a mild summer winter has arrived.  As I write this it is 8 whole degrees.  December was a brisk month for Real Estate in O'Fallon.  27 homes closed so a lot of folks got a new home for the holidays.   Of the 27 that closed: 25 were pre-...