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April always brings showers, along with growth, possibility, and the chance to connect with our community in meaningful ways.We celebrate Earth Month with one of the nation’s largest Earth Day Festivals right here in Forest Park. We also observe Fair Housing Month, a…

U.S. existing-home sales fell for the first time since September, slipping 4.9% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as elevated home prices and higher interest rates continue…

U.S. existing-home sales advanced for the third straight month, climbing 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million units, a 10-month high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were up 9.3% year-over-year, driven largely by…

U.S. existing-home sales improved for the second consecutive month, rising 4.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million units, an eight-month high, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales were up 6.1% compared to the same time last…

Happy New Year!I hope that you are off to an amazing start.As we step into this new year, my wish for all of us is to create the energy to focus on our goals and foster harmony in our lives. Melody Beattie said The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book,…

I took a trip over to U City and visited with Yehuda Romanoff, owner of longstanding company, Mound City Shelled Nut Co., to hear all about his business! Check out the full interview…

Someone once said that December is a month of lights, snow, coziness, and feasts; time to make amends and tie up loose ends; finish what you started and make your wishes come true. As the falling temperature and snowflakes in the air gently nudges us toward the…

Della Owens said Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.In this month of thanksgiving and gratitude, I am especially grateful for my family, and friends. I am thankful that I get to help people achieve…

U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.4% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations for the month and marking the first annual gain since July 2021, according to the National…

U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly slipped 1.0% month-over-month and 3.5% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million, the lowest level in more than a decade, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Prospective buyers have…

U.S. existing-home sales slid 2.5% month-over-month and 4.2% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Meanwhile, home prices have continued to reach record heights nationwide,…

I popped by Kirkwood Pop Co. and visited with the owner, Liz Kirk, to learn more about their business and try some delicious popcorn!   Check out the full…