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Lafayette Square Parlor Tour: A Holiday Tradition in One of STL’s Most Charming Neighborhoods

As St. Louis real estate pros who spend our days exploring neighborhoods across the metro, we have a soft spot for Lafayette Square — and if you’ve ever strolled past those elegant brick mansions and wondered what they look like inside, this weekend is your chance. The Holiday Parlor Tour returns this Sunday, offering aContinue reading “Lafayette Square Parlor Tour: A Holiday Tradition in One of STL’s Most Charming Neighborhoods”

🧡 Living Local: Discover the Soul of Benton Park

Featuring 1951 Arsenal St. If you’ve ever taken an afternoon stroll down Arsenal Street, you know the feeling — the kind of Old St. Louis charm that hits you the moment you pass those red-brick façades, wrought-iron fences, rolling hills and lakesand the smell of coffee drifting from a nearby corner café. That’s what lifeContinue reading “🧡 Living Local: Discover the Soul of Benton Park”

Lofts in St. Louis: A Blend of History and Modern Living

Nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, St. Louis, Missouri, is a city rich in history, culture, and architectural marvels. Among its notable urban living trends, loft living has emerged as a popular choice for both residents and newcomers. These unique living spaces offer a blend of historical significance and contemporary design thatContinue reading “Lofts in St. Louis: A Blend of History and Modern Living”

Why St. Louis City?

Often times, people moving to St. Louis are directed away from the City. The St. Louis area is definitely known for its suburban sprawl, and especially with the GREAT DIVORCE OF 1876, the urban area has less balance than other metropolitan areas, driving up crime statistics (per capita) and diminishing perceived safety. The Truth aboutContinue reading “Why St. Louis City?”

What does a PR guy from O’Fallon MO care about City Government?

As a Realtor with lots of experience in the City, there’s a few things I know: There’s a great demand for updated urban homes. The City is being restored. Restoring 100+ year old neighborhoods takes time and money. Noah Brandt, the purveyor of fake news in today’s Post-Dispatch, wrote an op-ed piece on how cityContinue reading “What does a PR guy from O’Fallon MO care about City Government?”

JUST LISTED! – 5703 Parc Ridge Way!

5703 Parc Ridge Way is a MOVE IN READY, updated townhome in the Heart of St. Louis! With 3 LARGE BEDROOMS, a master suite and spacious open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, this has everything you want! Close to everything, this home is located near the Hampton / Arsenal intersection, so access to all the major highwaysContinue reading “JUST LISTED! – 5703 Parc Ridge Way!”

Is STL in Your Plan?

Real estate is a 365 day a year business, but as we inch closer to spring time, [24 days, but who’s counting?] calls from nervous buyer’s and sellers start to intensify. One group we know and love is the resident physicians, since they run on a schedule, and often times don’t have a lot ofContinue reading “Is STL in Your Plan?”

Amazing Live / Work – Benton Park

When we moved to Tower Grove, our office had an apartment upstairs that we lived in, while we were estabishing our office, and remodeling a home just blocks away. Having a live work space was amazing! When we no longer needed to live their, we rented the 2nd floor aparment out and essentially paid ourContinue reading “Amazing Live / Work – Benton Park”

35 New Homes for the Gate District

So 35 homes and a 12 unit condominium building is slated to fill in areas surrounding the nearly completed SLU hospital in the Gate District neighborhood according to the news.    This is exciting news for the transitioning little neighborhood, along with so much of the other development going on in its proximity.   Several developersContinue reading “35 New Homes for the Gate District”