Sometimes I see a statistic that makes no sense to me at all. This one does. It's a stunning survey that shows an alarming number of Missouri residents who are skipping meals just to pay for housing.
Since I was born and raised in Missouri, I've been to and through St. Louis many times. I've also traveled through many ghost towns which is why I'm perplexed at a new study that claims this big metro is really a 'modern ghost town'. There's some real science that proves that really is the case.
I don't like to be told what to do or what not to do, so perhaps I should change my advice to "maybe". This is in regards to the cheapest city you can buy a home in Illinois, but probably don't. I'll explain why.
If you are deathly afraid of spiders like I am, this will likely be what you consider to be a worst-case scenario. Deadly brown recluse spiders are considered the most dangerous spider in Missouri, but the good news is there are easy hacks to keep them far far away.
If you're a successful major league baseball pitcher, the job pays well. Want proof? See inside the epic Branson, Missouri lakefront estate that was once owned by all-star pitcher Cole Hamels.
This just in. Property tax rates are rising in Illinois. If you opened up an envelope from the state and got an unwelcome surprise about what you owe, the Land of Lincoln gave 4 different scenarios where big property tax bumps can happen.
Thanks to recent litigation, it could become more difficult for buyers to purchase homes in Missouri and Illinois. Some say the change has already started.
If you've tried to buy a home recently, you know the challenge is real to find one that's affordable. Perhaps you should be looking at this county in northeast Missouri which has the most affordable homes in the state according to a new ranking.