St. Louis is such a great area to live in. There are so many things to do. I hope you have a fun and safe summer! Circus Flora: "Vagabond Adventures" Date: 6/2/2011 - 6/26/2011 Location: Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District, under the air-conditioned, red-and-white big top tent (corner of Grand Boulevard and Samuel Shepard Drive) Time: 7:00 … [Read more...]
Buying More Economical
Renting vs. Buying Ken Johnson of Florida International University and Eli Beracha of East Carolina University wrote a paper to be published in Real Estate Economics that shows two significant reasons why buying a home is more economical than renting for the first time in many years. Rents are expected to head higher as … [Read more...]
May Listing of the Month
3706 Weeping Willow Ct Waterloo, IL is a unique 1.9 acre atrium ranch that has enchanting ambiance in Chantilly Village. This absolutely stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath is in a private setting amid trees and wildlife. Stone accents, elegant landscaping, 3-car garage, fish pond and huge patio lends to this home attractive curb appeal. … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day – 2011
Contrary to popular belief, Mother's Day was not conceived and fine-tuned in the boardroom of Hallmark. The earliest tributes to mothers date back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to Rhea, the mother of many deities, and to the offerings ancient Romans made to their Great Mother of Gods, Cybele. Christians celebrated this festival on the … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo
is Spanish for the fifth of May. This day commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is not Mexico's Independence Day, but in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. In 1861, the liberal Mexican Benito Juárez became president of a … [Read more...]
