Area's mortgage rates come down
Banks across the region report mortgage rate declines with several lenders forecasting further drops. Rates range from about 14 to 18 percent depending on term, with loans swayed by down payments from 20 to 50 percent. Bank officials predict a general easing into spring, though some uncertainty remains about the pace of change. The article notes balloon and fixed long term options, plus down payment variances and rising housing demand as rates ease.
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Mowery
William Whitsun
Bank of Carbondale
Whitsun
Charles Johnson
City National Bank
Murphysboro
Johnson
Harry Rodd
Community Savings and Loan
Marion
Rodd
Richard Reichert
First State Bank
Vienna
Howard Payne
Bank of Benton
Harriet Spears
First Financial Savings and Loan
West Frankfort
First Financial
Dan Eaves
du Quoin National Bank
Glen Coffey
Heritage Federal Savings and Loan of
Sparta
Heritage
Coffey
California S&Ls Cut Mortgage Rates to 16 Percent
California's Home Savings and Loan Association and Great Western Savings and Loan Association moved to 16 percent on adjustable rate mortgages, down from 17.5 and 17 percent respectively. Citibank and Chase lowered rates earlier, with analysts expecting modest home buying activity. Executives caution that many borrowers face affordability limits, and fixed-rate lending remains limited or unavailable. The trend follows other financial institutions reducing rates as market conditions ease, with Home San Diego reducing to 16 2 percent on adjustable loans and only modest lending anticipated until rates fall further.
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Savings and Loan Associations
California
Home Savings and Loan Association
Great Western Savings and Loan Association
West Coast
Citibank
Chase Manhattan Bank
Anthony Frank
Citizens Savings and Loan Association
San Francisco
Robert Jacobson
Home
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Beverly Hills
James F. Montgomery
Great Western
Montgomery
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of
San Diego
Savings and Loan Association
Hunters turn wild birds into table fare tips
A Southern Illinois couple blend hunting and cooking to elevate game bird dinners. They discuss selecting birds, preparing them, and crafting tasty, simple dishes with geese ducks quail and doves. Their practical tips cover cleaning seasoning and cooking methods for flavorful meals.
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Southern Illinois
Eating themselves sick in bulimia help group
Two young area women struggle with bulimia as they cope with repeated vomiting after binge eating. They hope to help others facing the eating disorder by sharing experiences and seeking support.
Christmas gifts you can make for loved ones
A brief guide to DIY presents inspired by personal talents. Learn simple, heartfelt ideas to create meaningful gifts for family and friends this season using readily available materials and time.
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Ralph Walso Emerson
Walking Tour of Benton Highlights Franklin County Seat
The third illustrated piece in a four part Historic Walking Tour series explores Benton, detailing its past and present. It explains how visitors can enjoy a satisfying visit to the town and its notable features.
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Franklin County
Benton
Southern Illinoisan Publication Offices and Rates
Publication offices listed for Carbondale and Herrin with address details. Subscription rates shown for carrier, motor route, and mail within an 18 county area, including monthly and yearly prices. Contact numbers for offices and classifieds provided.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Ill
Armed Robbery At Murphysboro Service Station
Murphysboro police seek a man who held up Wareco Service Station on 14th Street after 10 p.m. using an automatic pistol and fled on foot. An all-points bulletin described the suspect as 5 9 tall, 150 pounds, with dark brown hair and a mustache, wearing a baseball cap, denim jacket and jeans.
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Murphysboro
Wareco
14Th Street
Illinois
Little Egypt speech tourney set for Dec 4 5
More than 20 high schools from Illinois Missouri and Tennessee are set to compete in the 25th Little Egypt High School Speech Tournament at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Dec 4 and 5. About 200 participants will enter three debate divisions 11 speech events and group interpretation with Lincoln Douglas as a special event. Top teams from last year were Carbondale Community High Belleville Township West Pekin High. Registration opens at 2 p m Friday in the SIUC Communications Building lobby.
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Illinois
Missouri
Tennessee
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
David C. Buckley
SIUC
Carbondale Community High School
Belleville Township High School
Pekin High School
Siuc Communications
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Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Little Egypt
Ua Ecla
Rt An Mele
Cmca Pr
Stiles Holliding
Snecia
Schm
Stiles Office & Art Supplies
E.main P.O. Box
Zwick’s Today
Wes
Zwick’s
Zwick's Ladies Store
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