The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  However, its numbers still lag behind the national average.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A local real estate expert reports that 2013 is a great time to buy a new house.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Stephens College Administrators want to sell two properties to a foundation that plans to build a new college-preparatory academy.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  The two met through a personal ad placed on Craigslist.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Business is looking good at the lake this year, and business oweners hope to keep the good times rolling through Labor Day.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Owner Arnie Fagan plans to operate his real estate business on a full time basis.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Missouri officials have dropped an appeal of a judge's decision placing a real estate tax initiative on the November ballot.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Previously occupied home sales sink 27 pct. to lowest level since 1995 as economy weakens

Thursday, August 12, 2010  The number of U.S. homes lost to foreclosure surged in July.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Real estate agents are working seven days a week, builders are staying open late and homebuyers are scrambling to get their offers in as they rush to take advantage of tax credits that expire at midnight Friday.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Foreclosures rise 6 percent in February, smallest yearly increase in 4 years

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  NYC real estate developer charged with stealing $2.5 million from friends, investors

Monday, December 28, 2009  There are only three more business days to pay until personal property and real estate taxes are due.