Jan 28th is the day, Parade and Verteran Village to help support Veterans as they make the ransition back to civilian life. Please take a moment of your time to come out and show your support. http://www.missioncontinues.org/welcomehomeheroes

NAR released its pending home sales index figure last week, and for the second month in a row, the index is up. What’s more, the index has broken 100. That’s significant because the only other time the index has hit 100 in recent years is when the home buyer tax credit was available. “It is the natural, organic power of great affordability conditions and job creation that is bringing the index level up,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “This is a very encouraging sign.”

Saturday November 12, 2011 10am is the Semper Fi Society of St.Louis’ United States Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon held at the Downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel under the Arch. The event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped to to help the Marines Toys for Tots program. I will be there Representing Homes for Heroes and USA Cares. Keller Williams Realty has also teamed up with the Marines and is and all four St.Louis Offices are approved drop off locations. Please stop by the Sunset Hills, Kirkwood, Chesterfield or St Charles locations and help the Marines by dropping off a new unwrapped Toy for Tots! Happy Birthday Marines and Happy Veterans Day to all who serve, have served and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Here’s the beginning of the article from Jim Davenport of the Associated Press:

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will cover extra costs for veterans who struck deals on home loans and faced the possibility of higher fees amid confusion over a federal law change, the agency said Saturday.

Please pass on to all our Lenders and VA Buyers, about 1000 per day…

http://www.military.com/money/content/personal-finance/banking-and-savings/va-to-cover-extra-costs-amid-home-loan-confusion.html?ESRC=finance.nl