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CURBOW APPEAL: Distressed sales information

Most would say the economy is far from turning the corner. With consumer confidence down and unemployment still hovering around 10 percent most Americans are hesitant about spending their hard earned dollars and all indicators are Americans are saving more and more.

CURBOW APPEAL: The era of McMansions is over

A new era is here; and it’s not one of big fancy houses. The new era is smaller and easier to manage.

CURBOW APPEAL: Still time to do some remodeling

Summer is a great time to dig in and get busy with home improvement projects around the house. The extended daylight, warm weather and ability to be out from dusk to dawn will allow you to complete tons of projects.

CURBOW APPEAL: Will they really wipe out negative equity?

On August 17 President Obama may announce that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will FORGIVE negative equity.

CURBOW APPEAL: Deficiency judgments, state-by-state list

After foreclosure or short sale, will you get a deficiency judgment?

CURBOW APPEAL: Should I stay or should I sell?

I receive lots of calls from homeowners asking if they should sell their home in this market.

CURBOW APPEAL: Is a short sale better than a foreclosure or bankruptcy?

The answer is YES. Don’t think it’s OK to foreclose.

CURBOW APPEAL: Five signs you need to lower your price

How can you tell it’s time for a price revision? There are telling signs that dictate a seller is just not in the game relative to price.

CURBOW EFFECT: Big drop in housing starts; double dip possible

June was a weak month; the lowest level in eight months relative to housing starts. This is just further evidence the economy is not turning the corner and gaining momentum.

Lewis & Clark Communiy College to host concert finale

In celebration of the newly founded partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College and the Alton Municipal Band, the College will sponsor the band’s 2010 Season Grand Finale Concert.

CURBOW APPEAL: Is it really a great time to buy?

There is a sense of “crazy” in the air.

CURBOW APPEAL: A viable option?

Every once in a while, you stumble across an idea that is simply a perfect fit with a particular scenario.

CURBOW APPEAL: Is the short sale wave gone?

Homes in the foreclosure process sold at an average 27 percent discount in the first quarter as almost a third of all U.S. transactions involved properties in some stage of mortgage distress, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

CURBOW APPEAL: Turning homeowners into renters

Fannie Mae is not publicly saying how long it’s willing to continue its newfound role as landlord, other than to say it’s prepared to do so at least for the near future.

CURBOW APPEAL: Do you really know what your home is worth?

If you’re looking to sell or potentially refinance it would definitely help to know the value of your home. An appraisal would be a wise decision.

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