Why Sell Now?
The St. Louis real estate market is strong. Of course, there are many distractions that cause one to worry if they are making the right real estate decision for their future. No one has a crystal ball. But, selling right now in most instances is a sound choice. Purchasing your next home is a sound choice. Make sure you consult a professional Realtor to help guide you through the minutia of contracts, negotiations, municipal and legal aspects of every deal. Realtor Julie Lane gives advice on why you might consider selling now.
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The Art and Science of Building: Seeing the World Differently
Bob Clark has built one of the country’s largest construction firms, Clayco. Here, he reflects on his journey from start-up to top builder, evolving from his earliest company motto, "Construction Success" to the current one, "The Art and Science of Building."
Through the years, renowned photographer Matt McFarland has captured the essence of Clark's vision. Read and see more about how their partnership continues to make an indelible industry imprint for all to see now and into the future.
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The Bucks Stop Here
After a two-year renovation, a home in St. Louis, perfect for the nationally recognized couple of ESPN sportscasters, Joe Buck and his wife Michelle Beisner-Buck, their twin sons and Delilah, their dog, is ready. Take a peek inside.
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Oh, Zillow
Chris Stratmann and Clif LaPlante resided in the Central West End. After years in a 6,000-square foot historic home on Westminster Place, they had downsized to a condo. And then they started browsing online, and, well — Oh, Zillow. They found a home on a 1-acre lot not far from the city, and with a little imagination they have transformed the 1928 house the original owners would recognize from the front drive. But that’s all. Read on to find out how the online home search engine Zillow changed their lives.
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The House in the Hill
Overlooking the lush woods of Queeny Park sits a modern, sleek home which some refer to as “the magazine house,” and others simply use the adjectives “relaxing” and “cozy” to describe the homestead. Read on and decide for yourself whether this West St. Louis County home is indeed both.
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Smart. Einstein Smart.
Meet Ladue’s home of the future. Not only is it smart, it’s Einstein smart. Built by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design, the 2-story home features a Creston control system run by Josh, a fundamental A.I. house manager. Read here how the homeowners got the contemporary house they wanted fit for six with the latest and greatest technology.
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My Magical Cottage in the Woods
When you design high-end kitchens and baths for a living, it’s hard to pick your five or even 10 favorite projects. And that’s how it was with Jenny Rausch from Karr Bick Kitchen & Bath. I might as well have asked her to choose her favorite child. Instead, she offered, “My favorite thing I have ever designed is our family’s cottage in the woods.” After I looked at photos and heard the story of the cottage, it was easy to see and understand why.
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The Art of Home
Laura and Paul Miller had always planned to one day move from their Portland Place century home to a condo in the Chase Park Plaza with their dog, a 140-pound Leonberger named Cricket. But one day became today during the pandemic, when rising home prices convinced them that this would be an opportune time to downsize.
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Swing Time
Relax and recline in these high flying seating options for summer.
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The Personal Touch
This month’s design home features Chelsea Design Co.
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London Meets New York in Clayton Condo
There was no hesitation when these Clayton residents had the chance to create the home of their dreams.
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The State of Real Estate
The housing market is hot right now … so hot that buyers are motivated to buy sight unseen!
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Transform Your Home with Castle Design
With Castle Design, transform your home into your favorite destination by surrounding yourself with colors and elements that help bring an idyllic retreat to life!
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Tiffany's
The unfinished penthouse that sits atop Tiffany’s on the famed Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is headed to auction today, March 15th.
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"First Impressions" with Bobby Slavin
With notability in both custom home design and building, as well as real estate, Slavin is a name not to forget. In SL’s Jan./Feb. issue, Bobby Slavin himself gives us a look into his own newly built home, inspired by the Hamptons.
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"Coastal in Kirkwood" with Castle Design and KDR Designer Showrooms
Turn your home into a warm and welcoming work of art in 2022 with Castle Design and KDR Designer Showrooms! Click here for the scoop on a “Coastal in Kirkwood”, another successful redesign led by Castle Design designer Laurie LeBoeuf.
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The Launch of "Gale E. Henderson: Prominent St. Louis Architect"
Over the weekend, interior designer Catherine Kerr was in town to launch her debut book “Gale E. Henderson: Prominent St. Louis Architect”.
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"Smart Moves" with Realtor Julie Lane
The residential real estate market remains hot in St. Louis and according to Julie Lane, an agent with Janet McAfee Real Estate focusing on the luxury market, there are tactics sellers and buyers can use to increase the likelihood of a win-win situation.
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"A Home of Their Own"
Often, couples fall in love with an older home despite the work it needs. But for Amy Studebaker and her husband, Nick Milonas, the fact that their 1950s Southern Colonial required a gut renovation was what made it so perfect…
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Castle Design: First Place for Use of Color
You surely won’t regret enlisting Emily Castle and her team to reimagine any room in your home - especially when it calls for a pop of color … designer Jess Mendenhall of Castle Design recently was honored with first place for Use of Color by the American Society of Interior Designers.
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