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 Stimulus money headed this way! The Metro East will be receiving more money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The bulk of this new money will be used for water control and flood prevention.  This leads us to what O'Fallon is considering regarding drainage improvements for storm w...

In March the guidelines were released that explained in detail what President Obama's initiative means to folks who need the assistance.   This program is designed to help homeowners stay in their home through refinancing or loan modifications as opposed to being forced into a short sale situatio...

Got your attention? Much has been written and discussed about this issue. For that reason I shall keep this short and sweet. As most of you know property/Real Estate taxes in O'Fallon IL (actually all of  St. Clair County IL) are a bit convoluted.  We constantly get email and phone calls with que...

First quarter Real Estate Market Conditions Update for O'Fallon IL 2009.   50 homes closed in the first quarter of 2009 in O'Fallon IL. Of these 41 were pre-owned or re-sale homes and 9 of them were new construction. Re-sale (41) homes averaged a $159,468 sales price and were on the market an ave...

So after a few weeks of driving by my curiosity got the better of me. What is this giant wooden horse and who is the guy on the ladder with a chainsaw? After driving by for days my curiosity got the better of me and I stopped. It seems Art is making a return to downtown O’Fallon IL ! David Perez ...

  The new housing numbers are due out shortly so we thought this might be a good time to look at things on a more local level. Jan. 1, 2009-March 17, 2009. These are RE-SALE HOMES ONLY.  So far this year (2009) 38 homes have sold with an average market time of 131 days. The most active price rang...

  The new housing numbers are due out shortly so we thought this might be a good time to look at things on a more local level. Jan. 1, 2009-March 17, 2009. These are RE-SALE HOMES ONLY.  So far this year (2009) 38 homes have sold with an average market time of 131 days. The most active price rang...

Check out these fantastic new listings in O'Fallon IL! The Holdens | RE/MAX Preferred | 618-531-4887 717 Cardif Court, Ofallon, IL EASY LIVING "KINGSTON" PLAN WITH WIDE OPEN EXPANSE FROM KITCHEN TO FAMILY ROOM WITH 5 WINDOW BAY. VAULTED CEILING IN KITCHEN WITH ANGLED ISL 4BR/2.5BA Single Family H...

Hello! This update includes both Thronbury Hill and the Manors at Thornbury Hill.  Keep in mind this data was pulled directly from the MLS.  If Fulford sells a home without agent involvement it does not show up in our system. In 2008: 12 Homes closed in Thornbury.  Given the current state of the ...

The Holdens | RE/MAX Preferred | 618-531-4887 131 O'Fallon Troy Road, O'fallon, IL Fantastic Home in O'Fallon IL on 5 private acres. Inground pool, finished basement more... 4BR/5BA Single Family House offered at $599,900 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 3,800 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 5 full, 0 partial Fl...