by Kim Wolterman | Articles
It can be helpful to look at the history of taxes that were paid on the property you are researching. Often the records will indicate the assessed value and the name of the person paying the taxes, which is usually the property owner. Not only will this give you the...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
Plat maps are an excellent tool in discovering the history of your house. These are maps of a property made by a surveyor to show the exact shape and size of the property, as well as neighboring properties. Current names of the landowners are usually listed as well....
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
“Who’sBeen Sleeping in My Bed(room)? Researching a St. Louis County, Missouri Home” finally made its way to the printers yesterday. I’m waiting to hear back from my project manager at the printer, but if all goes well I should have some books in hand by November 6th. ...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
“Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed(room)? Researching a St. Louis County, Missouri Home is nearing completion. The book designer is finishing up a few last changes and then I’ll be ready to get quotes for the printing. Pulling together all the material I wanted to put in...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
The most definitive evidence of the construction of a house is a building permit, which is a document that grants permission to construct or make renovations to a building. Sometimes the building permit will even list the name of the architect. Building permits may be...
by Kim Wolterman | Articles
As I have said the first thing you need in researching a house is a legal description of the property. In the case of the house I am currently researching, so far I have not been able to obtain that. I have the property owner’s name, and the fact that the family...
