WCIA Channel 3
Here is a video clip with Housing panel of a realtor, banker and Signature Homes builder Steve Meid to discuss remodeling existing homes or building a new home.  This video can be found on Illinois Home Page web site.  Click here to watch video clip.

Looking for Green Options?
Everyone is more aware of the environment these days, and the good news is you don’t have to sacrifice quality of life in order to save the planet – and some Green homebuilding choices can even save you some money!  There are a few ways you can make your new Signature Home more environmentally friendly. Click here for full article.

Vote Yes
There has been a lot of rhetoric over the proposed sales tax increase to fund Champaign County schools, but what it really comes down to is this: an increase of one penny per dollar can make a huge difference in how our schools operate.  Click here for full article.

New Home Trends
Your home is a unique expression of your lifestyle, your priorities, and your style, but often homeowners will take certain features for granted simply because every other house in the neighborhood has them. Before you finalize your new home plan with Signature Homes, consider the new home trends.  Click here for full article.

Local builders see signs of turn-around in C-U housing - by Mike Monson of The News-Gazette.com
New home construction plunged in the Champaign-Urbana area during 2008, but some local builders say they think the worst is over.  Click here for full article.

Interest Rates are Falling
If there’s one bright spot in today’s housing market, it’s interest rates. In an effort to stimulate lending, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to historic lows. This means that well-qualified individuals can refinance or apply for mortgages at clearance sale prices. Qualifying for these low rates – or any mortgage at all – is tougher than it used to be a few years ago. But if you have a good credit history, income, and aren’t drowning in debt, now is a great time to shop around for a loan. Click here for full article.

Fix Housing First
The current economic crisis was built on the housing boom, it only makes sense that we have to fix the housing market before expecting the rest of the economy to recover.  Fix the housing market, and you’ll instantly support the retail sector, many service industries, and create a wide variety of jobs. Click here for full article.