Read 1 Chronicles Chapter 21 or click on this link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2021&version=GW   David Counts the People Why was the sin of counting Israel considered such a big deal that 70,000 Israelites died? Well for one it was a sin of pride. David was tempted by Satan to count the people. Everything was going so right for David up to this point when he decided (was tempted) to start the census.  David didn’t wake up one morning and impulsively decide to have a big problem. It started with a little thing, called pride and it built up from there. You see David was proud of the many victories that God gave Israel in battle. He was proud that Israel had such a great army, and with such pride He wanted to see how many young men would be growing up to be... 02/20/2011

Psalm 24:4-5 (GOD’S WORD Translation)  4The one who has clean hands and a pure heart      and does not long for what is false[a]         or lie when he is under oath. 5This person will receive a blessing from the Lord      and righteousness from God, his savior. Purify me from sin with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Do you yearn to be pure before the Lord? Nothing beats living a pure life before God, and having sweet fellowhsip with Jesus, when we know our heart is clean. What Joy and Peace we know when we Trust and Obey!Are you failing in your Christian life because you are not pure? If you are, you’re not alone. It seems as though a sewer pipe of filth and debauchery has broken and poured out into our world. Someone has well said, “Not since Man... 02/13/2011

1 Debby Lane Belleville, IL 62223 $155,000 Single Family Home, 3 Beds, 3 Baths (1 Partial Bath), 2737 Sqft., MLS# 4000077  Description LOOKING FOR A LAKE LOT-THEN LOOK NO FURTHER!-SPACIOUS RANCH WITH FINSIHED WALKOUT BASEMENT OVERLOOKING A LAKE-KITCHEN HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES-LARGE LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM COMBO WITH LARGE WINDOW OVERLOOKING LAKE-MAIN FLOOR BATHS HAVE BEEN UPDATED-KITCHEN AND DINING AREA HAVE WOOD FLOORS-FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR-NEW WOOD FLOORING AND CARPET ON MAIN LEVEL-FENCHED YARD OFF DECK-BASEMENT HAS BEEN WATERPROOFED AND WARRANTY WILL TRANSFER TO NEW OWNER-2 FIREPLACES-MOVE IN READY-COME RELAK BY THE LAKE! Features Property Type: Single Family Home New Construction: R Listing Status: Active Listing Price: $155,0... 01/05/2011

Belleville Illinois Real EstateMarket Report 12/22/10 There are currently 625 Active Listings of Homes For Sale in Belleville IllinoisThese homes are priced as low as $12,900 up to a highest price of $397,000The Average Listing Price is $130,368, with an average of 144/176 days on the market.   Status - A TOT LP: $5,220,989 HI: $429,900 LO: $129,900 MEDIAN: $195,900 AVG: $217,541 AVG DM/CDM: 189/250   Property Type - N TOT LP: $5,220,989 HI: $429,900 LO: $129,900 MEDIAN: $195,900 AVG: $217,541 AVG DM/CDM: 189/250   Grand Total: TOT LP: $81,479,898 HI: $697,000 LO: $12,900 MEDIAN: $110,000 AVG: $130,368 AVG DM/CDM: 144/176   Displaying matches 1 through 625 of 625Over the last 30 days from 11/22/10 thru 12/22/10 there have been 50 homes that have sold in Belleville, ILThese homes have so... 12/22/2010

This is great information on 1031 Exchanges. Sometimes it's not always the best move and sometimes it can save thousands. Give us a call/text/email for more information on whether a 1031 Exchange is right for you're situation. Source: http://www.expertrealestatetips.net/ 12/07/2010

If you're trying to sell or thinking about selling your O'Fallon, Belleville, Shiloh, Mascoutah, IL home, this is a must read by Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor in Evanston.  Please feel free to contact me directly at 618-972-0836 for a personalized assessment of your property.   7 Reasons why your property won't sell 1. Your property won't sell because your photos are "less than impressive". The vast majority of home buyers start their search for a home on the Internet, so your property had better look fantastic in print. Not just nice, it has to look downright fabulous.  Today an internet view is the same as a 'virtual showing'... if your house gets past that, then they might (just might) make an appointment to see it in person... You should really consider that your SECOND showing.... 12/03/2010

Are you looking for a home for sale in the Belleville ~ O'Fallon ~ Scott AFB area?  Perhaps you qualify for free downpayment money from St. Clair County through the Saint Clair County Grants Program at Intergovernmental Grants.... The Mission of the Home Buyer Assistance Program offered through St. Clair County's Intergovernmental grants department: "It is the commitment of St. Clair County to promote family stability that comes with home ownershi.  To aid those families who want to be a viable part of their community, but due to the current economic situation, find resources to meet the demands of down payment and other closing cost just out of their grasp.  In the process of assisting families we hope to strengthen communities with resident pride and commitment." Who is Eligible? Hous... 11/23/2010

Are you condsidering purchasing investment property or rental property? Patience is the key to purchasing investment property! In the article above (click link above) it mentions some very good and valuable information. When you are looking for a good sound investment, be sure to use a Realtor with experience and that owns rental property! I have been very sucessful with investors because of the experience of owning 10 rental properties, all duplexes. Your first step besides finding an agent with first hand knowledge of rental property, is to know your financing options. In most cases today lenders will require a 25% downpayment, so be prepared. Also, be expecting to pay a little higher interest rate, perhaps 1/2 point higher, if not a full point higher. This is because it is a higher r... 10/22/2010

Searching for homes for sale in Belleville Illinois?   Search for Homes My Listings Office Listings Buying Selling Communities About Us Real Estate Links   Scott AFB Homes for Sale | Metro East IL Real Estate | Belleville IL Real Estate     Local Real Estate Guide Metro East & Scott AFB Illinois Home StoreBe The First To Find Your New Home   You may use this local Scott AFB - Metro East Illinois real estate website to search for every home for sale surrounding Scott Air Force Base and military family housing. So if you are considering selling your home or buying a new home, please use this website to find all homes for sale and the information you need, and if you don't find it here, please contact me. You will find homes for sale listed in OFallon, Belleville, Collinsville, Freeburg, M... 09/13/2010

Trying to find all of the homes for sale listed in Belleville IL Search here on www.metroeasthomestore.com for all of your Belleville IL Real Estate needs Search for Homes My Listings Office Listings Buying Selling Communities About Us Real Estate Links   Scott AFB Homes for Sale | Metro East IL Real Estate | Belleville IL Real Estate     Local Real Estate Guide Metro East & Scott AFB Illinois Home StoreBe The First To Find Your New Home   You may use this local Scott AFB - Metro East Illinois real estate website to search for every home for sale surrounding Scott Air Force Base and military family housing. So if you are considering selling your home or buying a new home, please use this website to find all homes for sale and the information you need, and if you don't find it here, plea... 09/03/2010

Are you looking for a homes for sale in Belleville, IL There are currently 675 homes for sale in Belleville IL Status - A TOT LP: $93,566,773 HI: $749,900 LO: $13,900 MEDIAN: $118,900 AVG: $138,617 AVG DM/CDM: 133/167   Property Type - S TOT LP: $93,566,773 HI: $749,900 LO: $13,900 MEDIAN: $118,900 AVG: $138,617 AVG DM/CDM: 133/167   Grand Total: TOT LP: $93,566,773 HI: $749,900 LO: $13,900 MEDIAN: $118,900 AVG: $138,617 AVG DM/CDM: 133/167   Displaying matches 1 through 675 of 675 with an average listing price of $138,617 and 133 average days on the market So far this year from 1/1/10 thru 8/27/10 there have been 487 homes that have sold in Belleville IL Status - C TOT LP: $56,163,461 HI: $490,000 LO: $9,900 MEDIAN: $104,900 AVG: $115,325   TOT SP: $53,124,722 HI: $420,000 LO: $7,300 A... 08/27/2010

Looking for a Home For Sale in Belleville IL? There are currently 674  Re-Sale Active Listings or Homes for Sale in Belleville IL Status - K TOT LP: $2,333,800 HI: $399,900 LO: $69,900 MEDIAN: $139,900 AVG: $179,523 AVG DM/CDM: 166/171   Property Type - S TOT LP: $93,080,938 HI: $749,900 LO: $13,900 MEDIAN: $117,700 AVG: $138,102 AVG DM/CDM: 131/164   Grand Total: TOT LP: $93,080,938 HI: $749,900 LO: $13,900 MEDIAN: $117,700 AVG: $138,102 AVG DM/CDM: 131/164   Displaying matches 1 through 674 of 674 with an average list price of $138,102 and an average days on the market of 131 And there are 27 New Construction Homes for Sale in Belleville IL Status - A TOT LP: $6,203,277 HI: $429,900 LO: $147,900 MEDIAN: $209,900 AVG: $229,751 AVG DM/CDM: 135/135   Property Type - N TOT LP: $6,203,277 ... 08/18/2010

Looking for a home in Belleville, IL? Its still a great time to buy a home in Belleville, IL. Excellent interest rates and median sales prices are just beginning to inch up. Belleville Real Estate Overview Market View for Belleville Info Avg. Listing Price $153,879 Wk ending Jun 22 -$918 -0.6% w-o-w Median Sales Price $113,750 Mar '10 - May '10 +$750 +0.7% y-o-y 1,017 Homes For Sale 2 Open Homes 678 Recently Sold 358 Foreclosures   Market Trends for Belleville  Average Listing Price $153,879 -0.6% w-o-w Median Sales Price $113,750 +0.7% y-o-y Average price/sqft $100 -3.8% y-o-y Number of Sales 228 -5.4% y-o-y  More Belleville Market Trends Average Listing Price $153,879 -0.6% w-o-w Median Sales Price $113,750 +0.7% y-o-y  Average price/sqft $100 -3.8% y-o-y Number of Sales 228 -5.4% y-o... 07/01/2010

Looking to buy a home for sale in Belleville, IL There are currently 629 ReSale Homes for Sale in Belleville, IL Status - K TOT LP: $2,477,426 HI: $360,000 LO: $59,900 MEDIAN: $102,000 AVG: $130,391 AVG DM/CDM: 210/252   Property Type - S TOT LP: $89,761,515 HI: $789,000 LO: $14,900 MEDIAN: $120,000 AVG: $142,705 AVG DM/CDM: 135/166   Grand Total: TOT LP: $89,761,515 HI: $789,000 LO: $14,900 MEDIAN: $120,000 AVG: $142,705 AVG DM/CDM: 135/166   Displaying matches 1 through 629 of 629 with a median list price of $120,000 and an average list price of $142,705 So far this year there has been 361 Re-Sale homes that have sold in Belleville, IL from 1/1/10 thru 6/16/10 Status - C TOT LP: $40,476,297 HI: $355,900 LO: $9,900 MEDIAN: $104,900 AVG: $112,123   TOT SP: $38,280,509 HI: $329,000 LO: $... 06/16/2010

301 S. 29th Street Belleville IL 62226 (Open House) 4/18/2010  1 pm - 3 pm MLS # 2910635 $77,900                               MOVE IN READY! MANY UPDATES! 2 bedrooms 1 full bath 1 car carport Full basement 1230 sq ft                     04/15/2010

March 2010 Metro East Housing Statistics March 2010 vs. March 2009 County                                         #of Sold Homes                                                  Avg Days on Market                                                        Mar 2010           Mar 2009                                Mar 2010             Mar 2009St Clair                                           190                       167                                       132                         151Madison                                         257                       197                                       137                         140Clinton                                             25                          10                                       162                         273Total ML... 04/03/2010

Price: $169,900 FIZBER.com ID 14969968 Single Family with 4 bed, 4.0 bath, in 2651 BROOKRUN Belleville, IL, 62221 http://www.fizber.com/14969968/ 2651 BROOKRUN - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 2651 BROOKRUN, Belleville, IL, 62221 Sq footage: 2700.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 4.0 Bedrooms: 4 Year built: 2002 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Illinois homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Like new 4/5 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths. Approximately 2700 square feet finished, 2 car attached garage, finished basement, fireplace in living room, brand new microwave and dishwasher, brand new carpet, brand new granite countertops, landscaped corner lot, less than 10 minutes from Scott AFB, in newer subdivision with commun... 03/11/2010

Our office had a great visit with Bruce and Shannon Vinnick from Realty Executives Regional Developers from our Regional Office this week. We wanted to thank you all for your time the past two days.  It was great to meet those that we haven't met in the past and of course, great to see many of you again.   We hope that we were able to enlighten you on many of the tools and systems available to you and hope even more that you will put them to good use to increase your profitability in the future!   We laid out a detailed plan together, that if followed, will enable each of you to achieve greater success in 2010.  If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.   We look forward to seeing you in May at the spring conference!   Take care,   Bruce and S... 03/05/2010

Holiday Band Concert Lindenwood University - Belleville Illinois Lindenwood University Belleville Illinois will present a Holiday Concert performance by the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 December, in the school's auditorium.  The event is free and open to the public.  Stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the unit is comprised of 45 talented musicians under the command of Major Daniel L. Price.  The band annually performs for millions of people throughout the Midwest. For more information, please call Lindenwood University (Belleville) at (618) 222-1050. 12/05/2009

Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park - Belleville Illinois   Country Treasures Holiday Craft Show December 11, 12 & 13 Friday:  4 pm - 8 pm Saturday:  10 am - 5 pm Sunday:  10 am - 4 pm Weekend Admission:  $3.00 Children 12 & under:  Free   Find the newest looks & trends for the Holiday Season to decorate every room in your house...Plus wearable art, jewelry & gourmet foods! Please call (618) 539-3395 for more information.   12/04/2009