Winner of Tammy’s Integrity… And a Smile Scholarship Announced

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Not long ago, you likely remember us announcing our special scholarship award we planned to give out. After receiving lots of fantastic entries from several great students, we're excited that we can finally announce a winner! It's our pleasure eto offer our congratulations to Michael Sonnenfelt of Valmeyer, who is this year's recipient of the Tammy Mitchell … [Read more...]

Story Doesn’t End With Foreclosure for Many Homeowners

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Are you hoping to avoid foreclosure in East St. Louis? Many situations like illness and job loss can lead to this situation. Tammy Mitchell Hines & Co.,  a realtor in  Columbia, IL, can help you if you face foreclosure. Some lenders will accept less than the  property is worth and homeowners are relived of the debt. Tammy Mitchell Hines can help you … [Read more...]

Short Sales Procedures Eased to Accelerate Short Sales

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A Certified Distressed Property Expert  can help you with serious financial problems like foreclosure. Short sales, which means the bank will accept less than what is owed by the owner, are often a better alternative than foreclosure.  Short sales relieve the person of the debt by selling for less. Even after a short sales, owners may still have to repay … [Read more...]

Award Winning Schools Found in Columbia

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Columbia's school system, Columbia Community Unit School District 4, offers two award winning schools for elementary and middle school students.  Parkview Elementary and Columbia Middle School have both been awarded the Illinois Board of Education's Academic Excellence Award.  This means that 90% or more of the students at both schools are meeting or … [Read more...]

Recycle Your Used Electronics, Batteries with City of Columbia

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It's that time of year again! Many of you are already well into your spring cleaning and are getting rid of all the extra stuff collected over the past year. But what about that old TV or VCR sitting in the corner taking up space and collecting dust? Broken washers and dryers and outdated computers equipment? Of course you don't want to throw them in the … [Read more...]