Having a Tough Time In This Chilly Economy? You're Not Alone.
This is a difficult time for so many of us but it is important to remember that there are resources available to residents of Crestwood and Sunset Hills.
While talking with a neighbor, outside, last week , the conversation shifted as it often does to the houses for sale on the block. That prices keep dropping certainly is not news, but a home right across the street was being sold by the bank, which means another of our neighbors couldn't afford to stay. Sadly, the disappearance of yet another neighbor often comes as a surprise--it seems we're on our own when times get tough. The Regional Commerce and Growth Association (RCGA) reports 9.1 percent unemployment in St. Louis County and Crestwood and Sunset Hills has certainly been affected by the economic downturn. Vacant buildings and shuttered businesses are evidence. City-data.com lists incomes locally (most recent are 2008) that are …
