St. Louis Real Estate

Light Up St. Louis

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:59:57 -0800

Way of Lights Christmas Display

Date: 11/19/2010 - 1/2/2011
Location: National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Website: www.snows.org

A drive through scenic fantasy of over one million lights that wind past electro-art sculptures, life-size figures and displays that depict the Christmas Story. A Christmas village, choirs, a Christmas Tree display and horse-drawn carriage rides add to the festive

Children of all ages will delight in learning about the most special Christmas gift, Jesus, in this sparkling Lil' Angels' classroom filled with a variety of free, hands-on activities.

Puppet Show is back by popular demand - You asked, we listened

Admission to the show: $3.00 per person
(Ages 4 & under free with paying adult)

Experience the story of the birth of Jesus through this amazing spectacle of light and sound. This unique laser show, written and produced specifically for the Way of Lights, will thrill visitors of all ages.

Music groups perform nightly in the visitors' center lobby.

Individuals, couples, or groups can take home a photo memory of their Way of Lights experience. Visitors of all ages can choose a traditional Christmas background or don angel attire and have a picture taken amidst a shimmery cloud background for a minimal cost.

Decorators and designers from the St. Louis/Metro East display their best creations showcasing 'The Colors of Christmas'.

A variety of wreaths created by area florists and designers will be on display throughout the Visitors Center. Silent Auction bids will be taken throughout the season with proceeds assisting in the work of the Missionary Oblates.

Half Full or Half Empty...a little of both

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:41:33 -0700

First let me say I am not a phone person. I don't call people to chat. This probably comes from my upbringing in a home of 8 people, and a neurotic father. My dad, the minute the phone would ring would yell "Don't be on long, there might be an emergency!"

Thankfully, there never was, but in his mind it was because he was able to answer the call should it come in.

That having been said,I have been trying to have better communication with my Sellers,

I'm not calling to chat, I am calling to let them know what the market looks like in their neighborhood, if I've gotten any feedback from agents on their home, and to plan with them on how WE can better market their home.

In a way I'm like my dad...if I let you know what could go wrong, in my mind it probably won't , because we are prepared to answer that call.

So, I'm learning not to be too positive, but not too negative either. Not a case of the glass half empty, or half full. It is what it is, a little of both. Not optimistic or pessimistic. Try Realistic

Be Careful What You Wish For

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:24:00 -0700

A while ago I wrote a series of blogs about the "nicknames" that Buyers Agents give homes to remember them. One of the "nicknames I featured was a tongue in cheek look at The Rooster House.

Imagine my surprise when over a year later ...you guessed it... I went to a listing call and came across my very own Rooster House . No way!

If you know me, you know I am a feet on the ground girl. But, I have to admit even I wondered, since I had put this out to the universe... did I bring this very home into my life!

Lest you think I am kidding I will give you a chance to judge for yourself.

Very cute home, wonderful Seller. She fell into the trap a lot of collecters do. One day she picked up a rooster she liked, then, her kids thought "Oh good, now I know what to get mom for..." after that,for every birthday, Christmas,etc she got a new "friend."

Now, she has moved on. She no longer collects Roosters, but she has a lot of them for sale!

Beautiful Updated Warson Woods Ranch

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:46:04 -0700

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Living Room

Dining into Living Room

Eat-in Kitchen

Master Bedroom Suite

Beautifully Landscaped Backyard

Description

This home is a truly special, lovingly maintained, 4 Bedroom 3 bath ranch home in Warson Woods. Walk into a striking living room with gleaming hardwood flooring, and soffited up-lighting, Living Room flows into Dining area to make entertaining a breeze. This home features an updated eat-in Kitchen with Corian style countertops, white cabinetry and some granite. Walk out of the eat-in Kitchen area, to the gorgeously landscaped back yard, with two separate patio areas! Four Bedrooms and two full Baths complete the upper level. The finished Lower Level with large rec area (49X18) features new carpeting, a wood burning fireplace, a large room that could be used as a bedroom with its own bath. Don?t miss this very special home, it is in immaculate condition and ready for your family to call it home.

Features

Bedrooms:	4
Bathrooms:	3
Year Built:	1957
Subdivision:	Biscayne Heights
Lot Size:	.32 acres
Garage Size:	2-car
School District:	Webster Groves
Square Footage:	1800
Agent Name:	Cait Donohue and Christine Bresnahan
Broker:	Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Location

525 Monaco Drive Warson Woods MO 63122

vFlyer Id: 2543487

St. Patrick's Day in St. Louis 2009

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:42:19 -0700

St. Patrick's Day in St. Louis is a true celebration there are two parades. One of the parades is in Downtown St. Louis, the other is in Dogtown. Dogtown is an area in St Louis City the boundaries of which are hotly debated by some. After all we all want to be Irish on St Pat's and we all want to live in Dogtown if we are Irish!

I am a Dogtown girl,so-of course I have a personal preference for the parade in Dogtown. The Dogtown parade is hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and it is always held on St. Patrick's Day March 17th. The parade traditionally begins at noon on Wells close to the zoo.

However this year (2009) it will begin at 11:30Am due to highway construction issues. Due to constuction on I-64 the parade route has been modified . Parade units will assemble on the North side of Oakland Avenue and on the east and West sides of Tamm. The units will travel South on Tamm past St. James and end at Lloyd Avenue

If you get hungry after the parade St. James the Greater Catholic Church holds their annual fund-raiser serving Corned Beef and Cabbage to the masses.

St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2009

Mass at 9AM - St. James the Greater Church
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinners: 11AM - 7PM (Cafeteria)
Click here for more information

Seamus McDaniel's at 1208 Tamm will serve a great meal for those hungry parade attendees. Or, you could stroll up to Pat's across from Turtle Park on 6400 Oakland (at Tamm)

HOURS:
Monday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Kitchen closes:
Monday-Thursday at 10:30p.m.
Friday and Saturday at 11:00 p.m

The Annual Downtown Parade starts at Market and 18th streets and will travel Eastbound this year to its end at Broadway and Market. The parade begins at noon on March 14th "rain or shine" The route opens at 7:30am To see the parade route click this link:

St. Louis St. Patrick's Day Parade Route

The Parade ends at the Irish Village in Kiener Plaza where you will find food and beverages from St. Louis restaurants, Irish specialties and merchandise for sale, family activities, and live music. The Irish Village is open before,during , and after the parade.

The Michelob Ultra St. Patrick's Day Run takes place at 9:00 am the day of the parade. The five mile run will have over 7,000 participants. There are competitive and non-competitive categories.The Run begins at 9th & Market Streets, and finishes at 18th & Market Streets, after making a 5 mile loop through Downtown and Midtown.

The St. Louis' annual Irish celebration, the St. Patrick's Day Parade "Meet the Irish" Dinner, takes place at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2009, the night before the Parade, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark , in Downtown St. Louis. It is a formal evening of dinner and entertainment.

St. Louis' annual Irish celebration, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Irish Dinner, takes place at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2009, the night before the Parade, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, in Downtown St. Louis. It is a formal evening of dinner and entertainment.

Beautiful Updated Charmer Kirkwood School District

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:38:02 -0800

Beautiful Updated Home in Kirkwood School District

Location: St. Louis, MO

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: Off Street

Year Built: 1947

Subdivision: Kathy Acres

Garage Size: 2

School District: Kirkwood

Square Footage: 1296

Agent Name: Cait Donohue

Broker: Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Information

Contact Information

Cait Donohue & Christine Bresnahan

mdonohue@cbgundaker.com

314-660-4968

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Pricing

Price: $224,000

Flexibility: Negotiable

Property Location

Des Peres MO
St. Louis, MO 63131
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Attributes

Appliances

Range/Oven

Full Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Sink Disposal

Microwave

Interior Amenities

Hardwood Floors

Kitchen Island

Basement

Exterior Amenities

Patio

Fenced Yard

Grass Lawn

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VFLYER ID: 2206140

Drum Roll****Introducing Dale Weir

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:43:41 -0800

Hey Friends!

I want you all to stop by Dale's Blog She is a newbie from St. Louis.

Out of a room full of people that attended my presentation on Social Media...she's the only one (so far) thats dipped her toes into the pool! I'm so proud of her. Her first Blog she blew it out of the park with a tongue-in-cheek look St. Louis driving.

I know she has a lot to contribute to our community...so if you will pop in and say hello,

I promise you won't be sorry!

View into Grants Farm

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:29:56 -0800

Cait Donohue | Coldwell Banker Gundaker | mdonohue@cbgundaker.com | 314-821-5885

9240 Mountain Ash, St. Louis, MO

Home, home, on the range...Wake up with a cup of coffee sitting in y

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $299,000

Year Built	1969
Sq Footage	2,100
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	14,280 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Home, home, on the range...Wake up with a cup of coffee sitting in your screened in porch, watching the deer and the antelope play. The view into Grant's Farm is spectacular. This custom build tri-level in the Lindbergh school district is also near Whitecliff park. It has a newer roof with larger down spouts and gutter screens in 2007. New air conditioner in 2003/new dishwasher in 2008. Oversized 2 car garage. Cedar closet in lower level, updated kitchen. This home is ready for its new family.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Tile floor	Family room
Dining room	Breakfast nook	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Basement	Laundry area - inside

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Seller contact info:

Cait Donohue

Coldwell Banker Gundaker

mdonohue@cbgundaker.com

314-821-5885

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 20, 2009, 10:53am PST

Charming brick bungalow in Glendale Missouri

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:29:51 -0700

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Description

Welcome home! This move-in-ready home features all the charm of Glendale with several updates and many modern comforts, including: ample sized master bedroom suite (w/updated bath) that is currently used as a family room, completely updated kitchen, abundant living and closet space, fresh interior paint and refinished hardwood floors. And there’s more: spacious living room with a woodburning fireplace, well-kept level yard, main floor laundry, full waterproofed basement (with warranty) and newer roof (05).

Features

Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	2
Parking:	off street
Year Built:	1940
Subdivision:	Kiels
Lot Size:	.359
Garage Size:	1 car
School District:	Webster
Square Footage:	1480
Agent Name:	Cait Donohue
Broker:	Coldwell Banker Gundaker

Location

N Berry St. Louis MO 63122

vFlyerId: 1790535

Seller Be Aware... Is your home the "old house" Nickname Series Part Four

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:07:01 -0700

When I take Buyers around to view homes they often give the homes "pet" names. Thanks Gary, I needed a new term for it!

The first of these homes was the "stinky house"

The second "The cluttered house"

And the third "The Rooster House" Thanks Elaine!

This post is about the "old house". When I say old I don't necessarily mean the house is old. Older well maintained,and updated homes, are very desirable. Many other factors can make a home feel dated.

How long has it been since you painted? Is your paint chipped at the corners ,or dingy? Painting is a relatively inexpensive way to update your home. It also makes your home smell better (especially for you smokers). What about your ceilings? Do you have cracks or old water spots (don't cover up water spots if you have an active leak...FIX IT FIRST) Time to fill in the cracks, paint the water spots with KITZ and get your ceiling in shape.

Do you have wallpaper? Get rid of it and paint the room a neutral color.

Do you have sculptured carpet from the 80's? A "beautiful" blue carpet? Or worse yet are all your bedrooms carpeted in different colors? An investment in new neutral carpet can really pay off in terms of a faster sale, and it too makes your home smell fresher, and newer. Better yet you may have a hidden treasure under the carpet. You might be lucky enough to have a hardwood floor uder those old carpets...What a find!

What do your light fixtures look like? Buyers equate light and bright with clean. We all know nothing can substitute for clean! Lowes or Home Depot have light fixtures that give your home an updated look, and they can be relatively inexpensive.

What about your Kitchen, and Bathroom cabinets? Are they older and dated. The Kitchen and Bath are two very important rooms. Did you know you can get cabinet paint and paint your cabinets a nice white or neutral color...add some updated pulls,and voila...a whole new look.

Next in the series..."the peek-a-boo house"

Seller Be Aware... Is your home the "Rooster House" Nickname Series Part Three

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:16:23 -0700

When taking out my Buyer clients I realized they very often gave the homes they saw a nickname. In the first of this series I addressed "The Stinky house"

The second post is about the "Cluttered House"

In this post I will be addressing the "Rooster House" This one is dedicated to my friend Elaine, and her love of Roosters. This could just as easily be the wallpaper house,the purple house or...you get the point. Too much of a good thing is just that, TOO MUCH. I know you love your stuffed roosters, but if the Buyers start counting how many you have, instead of paying attention to your home,you have overdone it. It started out simple, you saw a rooster that you just had to have, and your kids knowing that you liked them decided to give them to you for every birthday, Christmas, and any other holiday that came around. You don't want to hurt their feelings, so you display them proudly. I'm telling you...pack them away! When you move you can"forget' to put them out again, or better yet you can "save them" for your granddaughter that loves them too. Oh, and while you are at it, get rid of the wallpaper, especially if it has Roosters on it!

Next in the series.... The "OLD HOUSE"

Seller Be Aware... Is your home the "cluttered house" Nickname Series Part Two

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:30:20 -0700

When taking out my Buyer clients I realized they very often gave the homes they saw a nickname. In the first of this series I addressed "The Stinky house" This post is about the "Cluttered House"

The Garage

I had a client that had a large three car garage, a wonderful asset in an area that often has either no garage, or at best a one car garage. This garage was so full of junk she could barely park her small car in it. I pointed out to her, that when I hold open homes,very often the man will head to one of two places, the garage, or the basement. Since the three car garage was a wonderful asset in this community she was losing out on the opportunity to showcase this valuable asset.

Now, cleaning out the garage is not a chore any of us particularly enjoy,but if you are moving when is there a better time to go through all the junk you have accumulated and do a thorough cleanse! You don't want to move a bunch of things you no longer need...so bite the bullet...and do it now.

After you have swept and cleaned the space (which cost you nothing but time) you could spend a little on some organizational shelving, and maybe paint the floor with some cement paint to really clean it up.

People want to see an environment that looks clean and organized. If they are moving from a smaller home...they want to see themselves living in a larger, well organized space. After all its their "dream home".

The Basement

Another clutter trap. The basement very often holds a lot of things you should have gotten rid of a long time ago,it was just easier to move it "out of sight". In St. Louis we cannot include the basement square footage in the homes total square footage, but of course a clean, dry, organized basement is an asset that we St Louisans appreciate.

Once again...costs you nothing but time. You will appreciate it when you move. And when your home sells more quickly than the one down the block.

Closets

You don't think they do...but...they do! Buyers look in your closets,your cabinets, your pantry, and your medicine cabinet. By the way please put your medications away, not in your bathroom cabinet. We try to keep an eye on Buyers, but we can't follow them into the bathroom.So, they will look in all these places because they want to see how much room they will have to store their "stuff" A linen closet with fresh, folded towels is appealing to just about everyone.

Another thing that costs you nothing, and pays off big.

Ok, you know how I said men love to go to the garage and the basement? Women love the kitchen and the bathrooms. Make sure they are clean as a whistle and well organized. Never, never, leave your dishes in the sink ...it just looks bad.

Next in the series..."The rooster house"

This ones for you Elaine! hahahaha

Seller Be Aware... Is your home the "stinky house" Nickname Series Part One

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:24:02 -0700

Often when Buyers and their Agents are out looking at homes, after seeing only a few they all start to run together. In order to keep these homes straight in their minds,and be able to discuss the homes with their agent, Buyers tend to give the homes nicknames. These nicknames can range from the positive..."the pretty house" to the very negative "the dirty house". This will be a series dealing with the negative,obviously, because if your home is "the pretty house", you are already doing it right!

The first, and surely one of the most negative, is "the stinky house". We have a saying "If you can smell it...you can't sell it!" That goes for the bad smells (pet odors, cigarette smoke, mold) as well as the "good" smells...the overpowering smell of air fresheners, or scented candles. I would much rather walk into a home that just smells clean, than one with the odor of floral air freshener. It makes me (and the Buyer) wonder what smell you are trying to cover up. Also the scent of some of these can trigger migraine headaches, I know this firsthand...wow, what a bummer! Believe me when I say when I walk into a home that has been "floralized" I can't wait to get out before the pounding in my skull begins.

Pet Odors

The are a lot of products that work great for pet odor removal, Urine Gone, Odorzout,and Exstink are just a few. But first ,before you use any product, clean, clean, and clean some more.

There are vacuum cleaners with special filters that can help, or at least clean out the bag and put some baking soda in the new bag. Then shampoo your carpets. That means getting a professional carpet cleaner that specializes in odor removal to come and clean your carpets and upholstery. You probably can't smell your buddies-you have gotten used to their smell. Believe me when I say that other people can smell your little friends. Don't ask your human friends if your house smells. If they are around a lot -they are used to it too. If they aren't around a lot -they will lie to spare your feelings.

Cigarette Smoke

Once again, there is no substitute for clean. Unfortunately cigarette smoke goes everywhere. All soft surfaces need to be cleaned, as well as the walls, windows,doors, and woodwork. There are a variety of cleaners on the market that are good for neutralizing cigarette odor. Zorbx,and Banish, are a couple. But simple and effective household cleaners like vinegar, and baking soda can be just as good or better than a lot of specialized cleaners. You can then use air purifiers to help as well. After you clean... Don't Smoke In The House...not even one. Notice I'm not telling you to quit smoking, if you could do that you would have done it already. Personally, I don't want to have to deal with the stress of a Seller jonesing for a cigarette, while dealing with the stress of selling their home.

BEFORE BED
First get rid of all cigarette/cigarette ash and wash ashtrays in dishwasher or very hot water and baking soda.
1. sprinkle baking soda on all fabric covered furniture.
2. Wash all linens & take out all trash
3. Steam all draperies (hand held steamer usually less than $20 at places like Wal-Mart and Target. Put 3 drops of any essential oil in water if you like or 1/8 tsp. of white vinegar).
4. leave out small dishes of white vinegar near affected furniture.
5. Sprinkle carpets with odor neutralizer made for carpet.

NEXT MORNING
1. vacuum all furniture and carpets.
2. spray all soft surfaces with white unflavored vodka and (this also works on dry-cleanables. It removes odor and kills bacteria).
3. get rid of dishes of vinegar.
4. do your normal cleaning on all hard surfaces.
5. light some nice neutralising candles, get a glass of your favorite spirit, sit back, don't smoke inside, and enjoy the clean!

Food Odor

Some food odors are really objectionable. The smell of cabbage,fish,fried foods,and some pungent spices are a few. First,try not to cook these extra smelly items when your home is on the market.To get rid of these odors try boiling a cup of water and 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinegar for a few minutes (don't let the pan boil dry). Turn on fans to help dissipate the smell. Also, you should clean out the stove, and microwave vents. The filters can trap odors inside your home. You can also put whole bean coffee, or lemons out in a bowl for a nice natural smell.

Moldy or Musty Smells

To prevent mold and mildew growth, be aware of rooms and areas around your home that will be susceptible to mold and mildew (bathrooms,and basements) and practice a regular cleaning regimen to prevent mold and mildew growth. If possible, take steps to reduce the heat and humidity (use a dehumidifier) that allows mold and mildew to grow. There are natural cleaners that can kill the mold spores,and bacteria ...vinegar, baking soda,lemon juice are some of the best, and healthiest you can use. Think clean and dry.

Next in the Series " The Cluttered House"

St. Louis Hills Stunner

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:23:38 -0700

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Description

Charming two bedroom home in desirable St. Louis Hills. Three bathrooms,one on each level. Newer windows and air conditioning. Newer screened in porch for relaxing and entertaining. Rooftop patio, for private sunbathing, or watching the world go by. Partially finished lower level with half bath and shower. Detached two car garage. Close to Francis Park and Ted Drewes.

Features

Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	3
Parking:	off street
Year Built:	1956
Subdivision:	St. Louis Hills
Garage Size:	2 car
School District:	St. Louis
Square Footage:	1460
Agent Name:	Cait Donohue
Broker:	Coldwell Banker Gundaker
MLS #:	80033550

Location

6611 Nottingham St. Louis MO 63109

vFlyerId: 1779750

Maplewood Bungalow Total Rehab

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:04:29 -0700

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Description

TEN G! Completely remodeled two bedroom bungalow. Walk in to an entry way that is carpeted and totally enclosed (18x7). Entering into the living room you have hardwood floors, nine foot ceilings and new insulated windows. The master bedroom has an attached sitting room (9x9). The kitchen has been totally renovated with cherry cabinets and ceramic flooring. The bathroom has also been totally renovated with all new fixtures. Walk out of the kitchen onto the large deck overlooking a flat fenced yard. All this and within walking distance to some of the hottest new restaurants, shopping and parks.<br /

Updated Brick Bungalow in Ladue School District

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:53:22 -0700

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1126 Collingwood
St. Louis, MO 63132

Http://www.YourDreamPlace.Com

Listed By: Cait Donohue 12304 Manchester Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314-821-5885 Click To Email Me My Profile and Listings	Ladue School District Hardwood Floors Beautiful updated Bath with Jacuzzi and separate shower Two car attached garage Bonus Room between Kitchen and Garage Three+ Bedrooms 2 Full Baths Non through street
Offered At: $187,213

Beautiful Brentwood Bungalow

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:06:10 -0700

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Description

Beautiful brick bungalow in desirable Brentwood. Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets and ceramic flooring. Remodeled bath with new fixtures and modern vanity. Gleaming hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace. Access the patio through French doors in the master bedroom or den. All appliances remain. Ready for immediate occupancy. Seller may pay some of Buyers closing costs.

Features

Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	2
Parking:	off street
Year Built:	1942
Subdivision:	Pattonwood Addition
Lot Size:	.15 acre
Garage Size:	one car
School District:	Brentwood
Square Footage:	1066
Agent Name:	Cait Donohue
Broker:	Coldwell Banker Gundaker
MLS #:	80035778

Location

8750 White St. Louis MO 63144

vFlyerId: 1779643

St. Louis Relocation Package

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:46:21 -0800

If you are considering relocating to St. Louis - you couldn't make a better choice! In assembling an E-Relocation

Package I wanted to put together the links in one convenient spot.

Information on utility connections and links to their website can be found in The St. Louis Connection

A map of St Louis County School Districts and links to the schools websites are in ,

St. Louis County School Districts

An overview of the St. Louis suburb of Des Peres can be found in:

St Louis County and the Community of Des Peres

Highlights of St. Louis Forest Park and its attractions .

Some facts about Missouri you will find in Show Me Missouri

St. Louisans know how to celebrate check out- St Patrick's Day in St. Louis

I will be updating this blog as I add more information.

Show Me Missouri

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:47:04 -0800

Here are some facts about the great state of Missouri and the beautiful City of St. Louis


	Missouri Capital: Jefferson City




	State Bird: Bluebird These are one of the relatively few thrush to be restricted to the Americas.
	State Flower:Hawthorn Hawthorn translated into "thorny hedge"is a member of the rose family. Hawthorne flower tea is a safe diuretic. Hawthorne flowers are edible and make an attractive addition to salads and other dishes. Hawthorn Berry The Hawthorn Flower
	You can make jellies and fruit sauces from the berries, just make sure you strain the sauce. Hawthorne berries contain their own pectin so the sauce or jelly will thicken nicely. Our state nickname is the "Show-me State' Because of our common sense attitude about life.
	State Song: Missouri Waltz State Quarter: Shows the Arch, and Lewis and Clark
	State Tree: Dogwood This tree has white flowers in the Spring and red berries in the Winter.
Entered Union:	8/10/1821 Entered as the 24th state as part of the Missouri Compromise.
Land Area:	68898 miles
Water Area:	811 miles Some of the rivers in Missouri are The Mississippi, Missouri, Meramec, Current, and the Cuiver River.
Total Area:	69709 miles

St. Patrick's Day in St. Louis 2009

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:53:27 -0800

If you get hungry after the parade St. James the Greater Catholic Church holds their annual fund-raiser serving Corned Beef and Cabbage to the masses.

St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2009

Mass at 9AM - St. James the Greater Church
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinners: 11AM - 7PM (Cafeteria)
Click here for more information

Seamus McDaniel's at 1208 Tamm will serve a great meal for those hungry parade attendees. Or, you could stroll up to Pat's across from Turtle Park on 6400 Oakland (at Tamm)

HOURS:
Monday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Kitchen closes:
Monday-Thursday at 10:30p.m.
Friday and Saturday at 11:00 p.m

St. Louis St. Patrick's Day Parade Route

Meet Me in St. Louis' Forest Park

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:30:53 -0800

St. Louis' Forest Park

Much more than just a park- Forest Park is home to region’s major cultural institutions—the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center and the Muny Opera.

St. Louis is home to many parks, but it is indisputable that Forest Park is one of our finest assets.

Forest Park was created in 1876 out of land just west of downtown St. Louis. In 1904 it was home to the St. Louis' Worlds Fair.The summer of 1904 it hosted the Summer Olympics. This was the first Olympics hosted by an English speaking country. At close to 1300 acres it is 500 acres larger than Central Park.

The Saint Louis Zoo

The City of St. Louis set aside 77 acres in Forest Park for the St. Louis Zoo.

State legislation provided that "the zoo shall be forever free," which has kept

the Zoo accessible to millions of visitors ever since.

The Saint Louis Art Museum

The art museum was founded in 1879 and was then called the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, The Museum was originally located in downtown St. Louis but relocated to their current home in Forest Park following the 1904 World's Fair. The Museum's long-standing commitment to free admission makes it possible for everyone to have the opportunity to visit its galleries as often as they like throughout the year.

The St Louis History Museum

Admission Fees -Adults: $5; Seniors $4; Students: $3

Prescheduled School Groups: Free
     Children 6 and Under: Free
      Free admission on Tuesdays

The St. Louis Science Center

The Academy of Science of Saint Louis was founded in 1856, as the first scientific organization west of the Mississippi River. The Academy founded the Museum of Science and Natural History in 1959 and moved to Clayton's Oak Knoll Park. The museum outgrew these facilities in the mid-1980s. In 1984, the museum acquired McDonnell Planetarium from the City of St. Louis. After a $3.2 million renovation, the building reopened July 20, 1985 as the St. Louis Science Center.

Following a $34 million expansion to construct the current main building, the Saint Louis Science Center opened November 2, 1991. General admission to the Science Center is Free.

The Muny

The Muny Opera is the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theater Free seats are available for every Muny performance. There are approximately 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows of the theater that are available on a first come, first served basis. The Muny's 2008 season begins June 16th with The Producers, and ends August 10th with Fiddler on the Roof. My Fair Lady, 90 Years OF MUNY Magic, Miss Saigon, and My One and Only are some of the other shows that will be playing in the 2008 season of the Muny.

The St. Louis Jewel Box
Admission is $1. It is free from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Jewel Box is located on Wells in Forest Park. The Jewel Box is an Art Deco floral conservatory built in 1936. The Jewel Box is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The Jewel Box has had a 3.5 million dollar renovation and is open once again to the public. It is surrounded by rose gardens,lily ponds, monuments, and statuary. It is listed on the National Historic Registry. The Jewel Box has different floral shows throughout the year. Some of which are the tulip show, the poinsettia show , easter lily's and the mums in October.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race was founded by renowned balloonists Nikki Caplan and John O'Toole in 1973, and taken over by four, young, enthusiastic balloonists in 1977. It is the most well-attended, single-day balloon race in the country.
The race, celebrated its 35th anniversary last year,it is unique in that it originates from the middle of a major city, St. Louis. Attendance is free to more than 130,000 spectators who come out to watch 70 world-class balloon pilots compete in a race that is almost as exciting from the ground as it is in the air.

This years balloon "glow" will be September 19th

the race will be September 20th 2008.

St. Louis and the Community of Des Peres, Missouri

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:45:24 -0800

The Community Of Des Peres
This community is located in West St Louis County, Missouri.

In 1701, a group of Jesuit missionaries established a settlement on the banks of the Mississippi River near the mouth of the Des Peres River. The name "Des Peres", which means "of the fathers", traces its origins back to that early settlement.

Manchester Road has been recently recognized by the Missouri General Assembly as a part of the "Original Route 66". So if you want to "get your kicks" just drive down Manchester Rd through Des Peres.

The Des Peres Department of Public Safety is unique in the metropolitan area as the only integrated public safety operation providing police, fire and emergency medical services. Des Peres is only one of a handful of similar operations in the State of Missouri

Des Peres is also extremely proud of its parks & recreation systems, which feature seven (7) locations and over 100 acres of parkland. Des Peres Park, (former home of the Lutheran Orphanage)is now home to Des Peres City Hall. The Lodge Des Peres is a 74,000 sq ft community center that opened in November of 2003. It features indoor an indoor wave pool and an outdoor pool with slides and a "lazy river." The Lodge also has an elevated running track,fitness center, and meeting rooms.

Des Peres is home to the U.S. Headquarters of The Edward Jones Company

Des Peres also has a major shopping center- West County Center located at Manchester Rd. and Highway 270. West County Center has a Nordstrom's ,Macy's, J. C Penney's, California Pizza Kitchen,and much , much more.

Des Peres is part of Kirkwood School District to the East,an.d Parkway School district to the West,

Kirkwood School District

is among the oldest school districts west of the Mississippi River. Located in southwest St. Louis County approximately 15 miles from the city of St. Louis, Kirkwood School District covers an area of 15 square miles and serves all or portions of eight suburban communities: Des Peres, Frontenac, Glendale, Huntleigh, Kirkwood, Oakland, Town and Country, and Warson Woods.

Parkway School District

Over the years, Parkway has flourished, growing from a rural environment to an urban one. Today, with 28 schools and an Early Childhood Center, Parkway is the largest district in St. Louis County, and one of the most outstanding in the country.

There are also two private schools in Des Peres

St. Clement of Rome

St. Paul Lutheran

Estimated median household income in 2005: $103,600 (it was $96,433 in 2000)

Des Peres	$103,600
Missouri:	$41,974

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $358,700 (it was $253,500 in 2000)

Des Peres	$358,700
Missouri:	$123,100

St. Louis County School Districts

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:46:13 -0800

Believe it or not. Go to any gathering in St. Louis where people are meeting for the first time,and you will be asked this question. Even though St. Louis is a large city,its really like a small town. We ask this question for many reasons. Most people ask it to try connect with the other person.

Here is a list of School Districts in St Louis County
To compare their services, enrollment, and how these districts have performed on standardized testing visit the website at School Matters http://www.schoolmatters.com/

Rockwood School District

Website: http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/

Parkway School District

Website: www.pkwy.k12.mo.us

Valley Park

Website: http://www.vp.k12.mo.us/

Kirkwood School District:

Website:

http://www.kirkwoodschools.org/aboutus/aboutdistrict.php

School Boundaries

Webster Groves School District:

Website:

http://www.webster.k12.mo.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

District Map

Brentwood School District:

http://www.brentwood.k12.mo.us/

Ladue School District:

http://www.ladue.k12.mo.us/

Clayton School District:

http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/clayton/site/default.asp

Maplewood/Richmond Heights:

http://www.mrhsd.org/

Afton School District:

Website: http://www.affton.k12.mo.us/

Mehlville School District:

Website:

http://mehlvilleschooldistrict.com/wc/default.asp_Q_info_E_856968784_1

Lindbergh School District:

Website:

http://www.lindbergh.k12.mo.us/

Lindbergh District Borders

Hancock School District:

http://hancock.k12.mo.us/

Bayless School District:

http://www.baylessk12.org/

University City School District:

http://www.ucityschools.org/

Normandy School District:

http://www.normandy.k12.mo.us/

Ritenour School District:

http://www.ritenour.k12.mo.us/

Jennings School District:

http://www.jenningsk12.net/

Riverview Gardens School District:

http://rgsd.k12.mo.us/rgsd/site/default.asp

Ferguson/Florissant School District:

http://fergflor.schoolwires.com/fergflor/site/default.asp

http://www.fergflor.org/schools.htm

Pattonville School District:

http://www.pattonville.k12.mo.us/

Hazelwood School District:

http://hsdportal.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/Pages/default.aspx

Wellston School District:

http://www.wellston.k12.mo.us/

Special School District Schools:

        Ackerman
        Litzsinger
         Neuwoehner
         Northview
                                                  Southview
                                                   Bridges

Please note School District Boundries are subject to change. Before purchasing a home be sure to confirm with the School District where your prospective home is located.

The St. Louis Connection

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:05:29 -0800

If you are re-locating to St Louis here is some information on connecting your utilities. All of these utilities allow you to set up automatic bill payment. Spend a few extra minutes now and set up your accounts to be automatically withdrawn from your checking account,or charged to a credit card. You will thank yourself later to be free of this monthly chore. Plus, your bills will always be on time!

Ameren Union Electric

(314)342-1000 or (800)552-7583

Website: www.ameren.com

You can sign up for automatic bill payment. Payments can be withdrawn from your checking account , or charged to a credit card.

Laclede Gas

(314)621-6960 or (800)887-4173

Website: www.lacledegas.com

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY:

Any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call (314) 342-0800. If busy, please call (314) 621-6960 (Toll calls: 1-800-887-4173).

SWB Telephone

Residential service (800)464-7928

out of state call (800)203-7070

Website: www.swbell.com

You can sign up for automatic bill payment. Payments can be withdrawn from your checking account , or charged to a credit card.

Cable TV-Charter Communication

636)207-7044

Website: www.chartercom.com

You can sign up for automatic bill payment. Payments can be withdrawn from your checking account , or charged to a credit card.

Metropolitan Sewer District

Website: http://mkasmtp1.stlmsd.com/MSD

Contact MSD

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
2350 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103-2555
(314) 768-6260
CustomerSvc@stlmsd.com

You can sign up for automatic bill payment. Payments can be withdrawn from your checking account , or charged to a credit card.

Newspaper

St. Louis Post Dispatch

(314) 340-8888
(800) 365-0820 ext. 8888

www.stltoday. com

EZpay is our convenient payment option, automatically charging your debit/credit card every 5 weeks. With EZpay, you won’t have to worry about buying stamps or writing checks.

Pay for your subscription the easy way...with EZpay!

Missouri American Water Company

Customer Service
1-866-430-0820

Website: http:// www.mawc.com

You can use your Master Card or Visa Debit cards to set up online payment.

We are working to grow our Online Customer Service Tools.

Soon you will be able to manage your account in one easy location.

Century Home For Sale in Webster Groves Missouri

Cait O'Donnell Donohue (Red Key Realty Leaders) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:13:41 -0800

Fireplace Hardwood floor Family room Living room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Attic Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Cait Donohue

Coldwell Banker Gundaker

314-660-4968

For sale by individual owner

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 19, 2008, 10:48am PST

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Updated Brick Bungalow in Ladue School District

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Show Me Missouri

Here are some facts about the great state of Missouri and the beautiful City of St. Louis

St. Patrick's Day in St. Louis 2009

Meet Me in St. Louis' Forest Park

St. Louis and the Community of Des Peres, Missouri

St. Louis County School Districts

The St. Louis Connection

Century Home For Sale in Webster Groves Missouri

1126 Collingwood
St. Louis, MO 63132