Foreclosures Declining

What Does It Mean For The Housing Market? Bloomberg Business Week reports that the housing slump is far worse than we might think. And that key housing market statistics point to years of stagnation. Do you wonder how could this be? Does this take into consideration that foreclosure activity slowed in the first half of 2011? What does this all mean?  … [Read more...]

Moon Day

  July 20, 2011 is Moon Day   Moon Day commemorates the day man first walked on the moon in 1969. The Apollo Space program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on the moon. Apollo 11 fulfilled that dream, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin, Jr. What an amazing and … [Read more...]

Beware of Short Sale Scams

In recent news, CNN Money & the Washington Post both reported on the court ruling of a Bridgeport, Connecticut real estate agent that defrauded Regions Bank in a short sale scam. Sergio Natera, 35, admitted his involvement in a mortgage fraud scheme in Bridgeport federal court. According to court documents and statements made in court, … [Read more...]

Valmeyer Grad Receives Scholarship

Integrity and a Smile The 2011 winner of the Tammy Mitchell Hines ‘Integrity and a Smile’ scholarship is Brandon Maus of Valmeyer, IL. This scholarship is awarded annually by Tammy Mitchell Hines Owner/Broker of the Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co real estate agency in Columbia, IL to a graduating senior from Columbia, Waterloo, Valmeyer or Gibault … [Read more...]

Tammy Gives Golf Carts to Local Schools

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The Columbia Eagles & Waterloo Bulldogs, have new additions to their Athletic Departments -Customized Golf Carts! Tammy Mitchell Hines & Company has graciously provided “tricked out”   carts to each school with their own school colors and mascot.  Good Luck Eagles & Bulldogs on Successful Seasons! From Our Team to … [Read more...]