This Saturday, November 7th and again on November 21 from 9:00 to 4:00, the city of Collinsville will be collecting yard waste from residents. The waste bins will be located in at the street department on South Morrison. Be sure to bring a picture ID, as only Collinsville residents will be allowe
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11/05/2009
Maybe it's just me, but I'm not exactly thrilled with the new tax credit. Although I do appreciate the idea of the first-time buyer credit, I'm a little concerned about the new $6,500 provision for current owners. I'm sure most of you know, but for those that don't the new bill extends a credit
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11/05/2009
For over 90 years, the city of Edwardsville has been host to a spook-tacular Halloween parade. The parade is one of the biggest in Madison County and features marching bands and more than 100 floats this year. The parade starts at 6:30 in downtown Edwardsville. For the first time in weeks, the
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10/30/2009
Great advice for buyers just in time for Halloween. Thanks to fellow RE/MAX Realtor Tracy Lee Parker for the list.Top 10 Scary Homebuying Mistakes 1) Not Getting Pre-Approved by a Lender-Don't get your heart set on a certain neighborhood or type home until you have talked to a lender. Have you ev
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10/30/2009
Here at Goshen Realty Group, we love our four-legged mascots. We've got the bases covered when it comes to pets of both the feline and canine variety. (Our resident dachshund, Missy, is pictured below.) In fact, our brokerage RE/MAX Preferred Partners does a lot of work on behalf of ARRF in So
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10/28/2009
Here is a quick look at the market stats for Edwardsville from January '09 until today (October 28) Price by Bedrooms -2 3 4+ Total Sell Price Volume $5,236,951 $22,948,347
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10/28/2009
Fellow agent Chantal gives buyers a great reminder, while adding a dash of humor. If you're buying a home in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, Troy or the Metro-East area give us a shout. We'll be happy to help you find your new home.These 10 Commandments home buyers must follo
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10/20/2009
I really enjoyed my cousin's wedding last Friday night. The bride was beautiful, the groom couldn't be happier, there was fabulous food and great music. There was also a lot of new people to meet. While taking a break from the festivities on the outdoor patio, I overheard the following conversa
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10/09/2009
There are many different reasons to love the fall season here in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs, including crisp and cool days, brilliantly colored leaves and festivals every weekend. This week marks the annual Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and SIUE Fallfest. It's the granddaddy of festivals -- a commun
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10/08/2009
This weekend is home to one of my favorite Madison County Traditions - The Italian Fest in the heart of downtown Collinsville. Every year, folks from all over Madison County (and some from St. Louis, too) pack the streets of downtown Collinsville for a taste of Italy. From traditional favorites
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09/18/2009
