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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Steve  Landreth, Realtor Helping Hands</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/default.aspx</link><description>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE NEWS!</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.1 SP1 (Debug Build: 61019.2)</generator><item><title>ANNA REAL ESTATE NEWS</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/06/12/anna-real-estate-news.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:2510205</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/2510205.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2510205</wfw:commentRss><description>Recently, activity has generated a recent surge in homebuying activity in the price range of $150,000 to $200,000.&amp;nbsp; This is a typical move up price from a starter home or first time buyer a few years ago.&amp;nbsp; Interest rates edging higher. Remember, 1% jump on $100,000 equals an extra $1000/yr expense. We are now approaching 4% from a low of 3.3% just a couple of months ago.&amp;nbsp; There are a lot more dollars to save on interets costs than on the purchase price over a span of 12-15 years so shop now for a good deal.&amp;nbsp; I can help you if you call 922-1449. Steve Landreth, Master Broker&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2510205" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Seller+Information/default.aspx">Seller Information</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Community+Information/default.aspx">Community Information</category></item><item><title>REAL ESTATE - Illinois, Single Story For Sale in Carbondale-SW</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/06/10/74cce8c745804cbaa3c005c7319bb346.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:2502113</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/2502113.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2502113</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;"&gt;
		&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;1,920 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span id="Price_pl"&gt;$119,900&lt;/span&gt;


		&lt;span&gt; - SEE THIS DEAL TODAY!&lt;/span&gt;
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		&lt;span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Carbondale-SW, Carbondale&lt;/span&gt;
		
		
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	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Carbondale/Illinois/Homes/Carbondale-SW/Agent/Listing_82480147.html"&gt;Property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2502113" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category></item><item><title>ANNA ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE - 219 George PRICED RIGHT!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/04/30/bffec90501294b94958da1aab49ccf8b.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:2212111</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/2212111.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2212111</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p align="center" style="margin-right:10px;float:left;"&gt;
		&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Anna/Illinois/Homes/Anna/Agent/Listing_50852423.html"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/c704/870f/4c5d/f68782632437f1181da8/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="GREAT BUY at 219 GEORGE, ANNA!" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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			&lt;strong&gt;CAN&amp;#39;T FIND THESE FATURES AT THIS PRICE!&lt;/strong&gt;
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	&lt;p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;"&gt;
		&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;1,695 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span id="Price_pl"&gt;$69,900&lt;/span&gt;


		&lt;span&gt; - YES, 3 BEDROOMS &amp;amp; 3 BATHS&lt;/span&gt;
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		&lt;span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Anna, Union County&lt;/span&gt;
		&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;
		Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, Anna home has fenced rear yard, vinyl and cedar siding, large kitchen and more!  Not another 3 bath home in Anna for sale at this price! See it today!
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	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Anna/Illinois/Homes/Anna/Agent/Listing_50852423.html"&gt;Property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2212111" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>ANNA ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE - 6 ACRES NEXT TO CITY LIMITS!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/03/04/9ae9c15b61024c578986abed40208755.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1949546</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1949546.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1949546</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p align="center" style="margin-left:10px;float:right;"&gt;
		&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Anna/Illinois/Lots_and_Land/Anna_East/Agent/Listing_4844394.html"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/a010/4a26/e027/238f2707967bce524743/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="Hearns1" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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			&lt;strong&gt;6 Acres NEXT TO CITY LIMITS OF ANNA!&lt;/strong&gt;
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	&lt;p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;"&gt;
		&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt; single story&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;span id="Price_pl"&gt;$35,900&lt;/span&gt;


		&lt;span&gt; - INVESTMENT LAND IN ANNA!&lt;/span&gt;
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		&lt;span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Anna East, Anna&lt;/span&gt;
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		This is the North 6 acres as per survey pictured!  Water and electric available, fronts on NEW RT. 51!  Currently unzoned, but is limited access of one single family residence.  INVEST TODAY!
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	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Anna/Illinois/Lots_and_Land/Anna_East/Agent/Listing_4844394.html"&gt;Property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1949546" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Point2/default.aspx">Point2</category></item><item><title>400 ORANGE ANNA is SUPURB OFFERRING!!!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/02/07/400-orange-anna-is-supurb-offerring.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1809092</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1809092.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1809092</wfw:commentRss><description>NEW TODAY to Market, 400 Orange is a rare find.&amp;nbsp; In town, but secluded and situated on a 1 acres tract overlooking a wooded valley, this home is located in a new area where property values are like kind and well kept. Springtime is beautiful here.&amp;nbsp; There is plenty of room to enjoy a large family and large family event with up to 6 bedrooms which could be utilized.&amp;nbsp; Low maintenance, reasonable utilities, asphalt drive, an outside storage barn, and a great location for a family pool, are just some of the advantages of this find property.&amp;nbsp; Come see today! Call Steve at 618-922-1449&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1809092" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>TAX REUNDS BUY HOMES!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/01/18/959cbd49e209496fa4d650a2c10fbb41.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1737692</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1737692.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1737692</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note that this information is outdated.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bring your check in today! Now is a great time to buy! Contact me, Steve Landreth at 6188337331 now!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1737692" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Market+Conditions/default.aspx">Market Conditions</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>Commercial For Sale in Jonesboro</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2013/01/10/6de3ef0f00c3459ab691b0e1d262e5b8.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1711002</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1711002.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1711002</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p align="center" style="float:right;margin-left:10px;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Jonesboro/Illinois/Commercial_Real_Estate/Jonesboro/Agent/Listing_6823127.html"&gt;&lt;img src="http://media.point2.com/p2a/listing/4435/418e/7bdd/2584006d41a41345fb0e/w475h356.jpg" class="Photo ListingPhoto" alt="" border="0" style="border:black 1px solid;"&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span class="cutline"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ONLY $62900 GETS YOUR RESTUARANT OPEN!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="summary" style="margin-top:0px;"&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;7,000 sq. ft., 2 bath commercial&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;-&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span id="Price_pl"&gt;$62,900&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;- RESTURANT &amp;amp; BAR w/RE!&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="dateline" id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Jonesboro, Union County&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt; COMPLETE BUSINESS PACKAGE for only $79,900! Just walk in and take over business! Owner selling due to health! Good High Visibility traffic location offers lots of potential for new buyer who wants to promote and expand current operations. See it today! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.stevelandreth.com/Jonesboro/Illinois/Commercial_Real_Estate/Jonesboro/Agent/Listing_6823127.html"&gt;Property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1711002" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category></item><item><title>10 ACRES, LAKE, CITY WATER, ELECTRIC &amp; BLACKTOP FRONTAGE -$32500!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2012/09/09/10-acres-lake-city-water-electric-blacktop-frontage-32500.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1425025</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>832</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1425025.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1425025</wfw:commentRss><description>Hey if you are looking for a getaway property, take a look at this 10 acres. Hunter! You can bring your camper and make a base camp herer real easy and enjoy a real getaway here or build that house here you &amp;#39;ve always wanted!&amp;nbsp; All ameneties you need are present to get moving so hurry in before its gone! &lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1425025" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category></item><item><title>$6000 HOMEBUYER GRANTS! Just Announced!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2012/05/02/c93666ed5a0744828b81facbf5280d2f.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1306151</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1306151.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1306151</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p&gt;
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		Call for details!  618-833-7331
	&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1306151" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Point2/default.aspx">Point2</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>OPEN HOUSE - 109 CHEROKEE RIDGE SATURDAY April 28th!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2012/04/17/65cde89286344fe8bd985fc6f33dbb83.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1295618</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1295618.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1295618</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note that this information is outdated.&lt;/em&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1-3 PM Come see this fine home in Jonesboro and discuss any real estate matters with Steve Landreth, Master Broker! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1295618" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category></item><item><title>HAVE YOU SEEN 875 DOGWALK ROAD, ANNA, yet?</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2012/04/17/have-you-seen-875-dogwalk-road-anna-yet.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:1295619</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/1295619.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1295619</wfw:commentRss><description>If you are looking for a great home and location, checkout this fine property!&amp;nbsp; Features include 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace, double garage and carport, large rear deck, all electric, basement, asphalt drive and more all on 1.75 well landscaped acres just 1 mile outside town!&amp;nbsp; You can see this one byu calling me at 618-922-1449 today for appointment! Steve Landreth&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1295619" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category></item><item><title>ECONOMY PICKING UP SPEED -So ARE INTEREST RATES!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2011/02/07/economy-picking-up-speed-so-are-interest-rates.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:852040</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>4</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/852040.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=852040</wfw:commentRss><description>With the economy pickinig up speed, interest rates have risen about 1 point since this past October.&amp;nbsp; If you are thinking of buying, there are many good values to be had at this time.&amp;nbsp; Financing at a savings of 1 point on $150,000 loan is $1500/year x the years you have the property.&amp;nbsp; Interest of course is figured on unpaid balance, but as you can see can be significant.&amp;nbsp; Approx. $125/mth on each point so don&amp;#39;t hesitate! Pick out a deal now!&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=852040" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Finances/default.aspx">Finances</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Community+Information/default.aspx">Community Information</category></item><item><title>LAND CONTINUES TO BE A SUPERIOR INVESTMENT</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2010/10/06/land-continues-to-be-a-superior-investment.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:769577</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>368</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/769577.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=769577</wfw:commentRss><description>Even though Housing has experienced a tough recovery, land continues to be sold.&amp;nbsp; As investors continue to look for alternatives to 1% deposit returns, land offers a unique investment opportunity. First, no more is being created and more people need it.&amp;nbsp; Food and timber production is required at all time highs, while producing land has been taken out of production being paved or built over putting a double squeeze into the mix. When you add the use factor to it such as hunting and recreational use, government income programs, etc. it offers more than a stock in your account.&amp;nbsp; For investment opportunites,&amp;nbsp;call me to discuss current options.&amp;nbsp; Thank you, Steve&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=769577" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Market+Conditions/default.aspx">Market Conditions</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Finances/default.aspx">Finances</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Buyer+Information/default.aspx">Buyer Information</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Seller+Information/default.aspx">Seller Information</category></item><item><title>Price Reduced on 6 Fair view Drive in Anna</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2010/09/07/b0a2b5c8cb1641f080658c3fa4d39bec.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:751226</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/751226.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=751226</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;p&gt;
		&lt;span id="LeadIn" style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Anna, Union County&lt;/span&gt;
		&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;-&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;
		&lt;span&gt;Announcing a price reduction &lt;/span&gt;
		&lt;span&gt;on 6 Fair view Drive, a 2,500 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story.  Now&lt;/span&gt;
		



&lt;span id="Price_pl"&gt;$124,900&lt;/span&gt;



		&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; - We cakk it SUPER VALUE!.
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	&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://stevelandreth.point2agent.com/Anna/Illinois/Homes/Anna/Agent/Listing_23776868.html"&gt;Property information&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=751226" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category></item><item><title>SOLD!  8 AC. NOW $29,900!</title><link>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/2010/09/01/just-reduced-8-ac-now-29-900.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">38005acb-51cd-4174-b1f6-08f5d2c664b7:747367</guid><dc:creator>Steve  Landreth</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/comments/747367.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/commentrss.aspx?PostID=747367</wfw:commentRss><description>All wooded with good blacktop frontage, city water, electric, and could be divided.&amp;nbsp; Property has been surveyed and is only 2 mi. from Anna! Call me now - 833-7331&lt;img src="http://www.stevelandreth.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=747367" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Real+Estate/default.aspx">Real Estate</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/For+Sale/default.aspx">For Sale</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Announcements/default.aspx">Announcements</category><category domain="http://www.stevelandreth.com/blogs/steve__landreth/archive/tags/Point2/default.aspx">Point2</category></item></channel></rss>