Showing posts with label COVID19. Show all posts
Showing posts with label COVID19. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

2020 International Sterling Club Award recipient...

I opened up my email to be greeted by this...


Week made!  What an incredible honor.  2020 was a fantastic year for me professionally.  What makes me most proud, however?   I safely helped people chase their happy and transition into a more suitable home amidst a horribly challenging global health crisis.  My clients and I were creative and remained 100% dedicated to every single safety precaution made available to us this year.  As a result, we made things happen while protecting ourselves and our families.  For that, I am most proud of my work in 2020.

It was worth the virtual meetings, double masking, Costco-sized bins of Clorox, virtual inspection review, antibacterial gel overload, air hugs, and outdoor parking lot closings.  Covid-19 safety has been at the top of my priority list since day one and will continue to be until normalcy returns.

I am grateful and blessed to have a wonderfully supportive and like-minded network of folks around me.  They support my business in so many ways and in return... I strive to make the experience as enjoyable and seamless, as possible.  Their trust and loyalty is beyond humbling and appreciated.  I thank my lucky stars every single day for their business, friendship, and thoughtful referrals.

Huge honor from Ryan Gorman, great week.
 

Thursday, December 31, 2020

THANK YOU!


If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has reinforced the value of home sweet home. I can say, without hesitation, that the true joy and highlight of my 2020 was helping wonderful people chase their happy. 

Whether it was the hunt for more green space or a better home office/distanced learning set up... my fabulous clients kept me smiling, inspired, and safe throughout a challenging year. They took advantage of record-breaking low interest rates and beat out competing contracts to secure gorgeous properties. 

 Thank you for your friendship, loyalty, referrals, and trust. I am humbled and tremendously blessed. Happy, content, and safe New Years, my sweet friends! If you are tossing around a move in 2021, I am here for you. See you next year!

Friday, December 25, 2020

A teeny glimpse at Christmas morning...

When you living room is trashed and your heart is full... 

 ...it was the merriest of days! After college quarantine and several virus tests, we were blessed to have our little foursome safely under one roof this year. "All I want for Christmas is you", indeed.  So thankful!  Happy Holidays, friends.🎄❤️

Thursday, December 10, 2020

CLOSED: 4205 Chisholm Trail Drive in St. Charles

 Just in time to cozy up for the holiday fun in his very 1st house...


My amazing Buyer closed this handsome St. Charles split this morning!  We were in high competition for this beauty and won with some serious strategic negotiation.  We were even able to write in and include all of the awesome lower level projector home theater components so he can enjoy Home Alone or The Grinch on moving day!  YES!

M is not only a close friend of ONE of my former clients but TWO and their families.  I love his tribe and I knew in my heart that he would be a pleasure to work with.  Boy, was I right!  M- thank you for your trust and such a smooth and seamless transaction from front to back.  I truly enjoyed working with you and am so happy for you!

I also want to extend another warm thank you to the B and A families for sharing my name with their friend.  Your confidence means so much to me.  I am so appreciative of your kindness and trust, friends.💓

If you are in St. Louis and contemplating a move in 2021, the time to plan and prepare is NOW.  A seamless transaction requires preparation.  

NOTE: I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  

Let's connect...


Monday, November 9, 2020

Under Contract: 4205 Chisholm Trail Dr in St. Charles

New day, new week, NEW CONTRACT... Hello, Monday! 

Late last night, I received word that my Buyer beat out a whopping NINE other offers to contract this beauty. YES! Gorgeous home, interest rate less than 2.8%, and the sweetest direct referral from two of my former clients. 

B and A families- I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate your trust, confidence, and support. Thank you, thank you❤️. 

To my awesome client, M? Woohoo! 4 short weeks, friend. I am so EXCITED for you.

If you are in St. Louis and contemplating a move, the market is still moving swiftly and rates are fantastic. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  

Let's connect...



Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)

 
Hey, hey... Sherwin-Williams finally announced their 2021 #ColorOfTheYear

As we're homebound and strive to create the ultimate home retreat for reflection and renewal, they turned to a hue whose simplicity and nature-inspired energy cultivate a sense of calm from the ground up. “Urbane Bronze” is rooted in nature. Love it or leave it, friends? 👍🏼👎🏼

Friday, July 31, 2020

Into the woods...

Nenonen "social distance heaven" came in the form of a rustic 125 old log cabin tucked away on 265 acres of private land this week.  We traded masks and bleach wipes for ATV rides in the walnut groves, fields of wildflowers, hikes beneath the mighty pines, dips in the spring-fed lake, bonfire fun, architectural goodies...
 
 ...and true solitude that only unplugged nature can provide from the challenges of 2020. 

Nature heals, at least for the Nenonens. A perfect life pause to enjoy one another and the tail end of Summer before it is back to school. ❤️

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Nenonen Project Time: Geometric Accent Wall

We have always allowed our boys creative-control of their own bedrooms, and our youngest has been busy this week. 
Give a teenage boy quarantine orders, creative freedom, and three weeks to kill before he leaves for college and what do you get? 


A fun bedroom makeover! I love the funky freestyle geometric wall design that Reed created. He was going for visually-interesting without being too loud.  I think he nailed it and managed powerful visual impact without the commitment of wallpaper or bold colors.  Now on to final touch-ups, new baseboards, area rug, and furnishings✨

Base Color:  "Simply White" (OC- 117) by Benjamin Moore

Top Color:    "On The Rocks" (SW-7671) by Sherwin Williams

While the bulk of our ongoing home projects can be found on my Instagram (in stories and highlights), see a few of our other Casa de Nenonen projects HERE.



Friday, July 17, 2020

CLOSED: #601 Mistletoe Lane in Kirkwood

Nothing says "Happy Friday" like this...

Gorgeous Mistletoe closed escrow today!  *happy dance*  The lucky Buyer gets a gorgeous new abode as my Sellers celebrate an incredible transaction and a brand new chapter!

Congratulations, Team Mistletoe!  There were definitely some unique circumstances in prepping and strategizing this sale.  You guys were incredible to work with and I can't express my appreciation enough!  Thank you, friends.💗

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market remains fast and furious as we venture through July. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...


Monday, July 13, 2020

Ready for a change?

Quarantine have you dreaming of a larger kitchen, more green space, the perfect sunny spot for a vegetable garden, or a backyard oasis to cool down? 
I can help you make those dreams into a reality! The rates are low which means affordability is high. I am an incredibly COVID-aware agent and selling homes in a safe way to protect my family AND yours. 

Life is too short to spend in a home that you don’t love.❤️ Let’s connect...

Thursday, July 2, 2020

CLOSED: 2551 Viola Gill Ln in Wildwood

What an awesome busy week it has been, heading to the finish line with this gem...
Gorgeous Viola Gill closed escrow this morning, and the sweet B duo traded their large family home for this low-maintenance Wildwood newer construction that is MUCH closer to their growing family and (literally) a minute from the Wildwood Town Center.

This morning as I sipped my coffee and tied up the loose ends on this one, I did a brief reflection of 2020 thus far, at least as far as my business goes.  This Spring has been a challenge for everyone in life and profession and finances.  However, I have had the opportunity to work with the kindest and most gracious folks this year. After 19 years in this business, I recognize a distinct ebb and flow.  Deals vary from smooth to difficult, clients vary from accommodating to more challenging.  They truly do balance one another, keep me on my toes at all times.  Spring of 2020, however, has gifted me with THE most lovely people and I am incredibly grateful.

My time spent outside of my house is limited like everyone else due to COVID-19.  My 2020 clients, thus far, have made that time incredibly pleasurable and for that... wow, I am lucky.

The B duo are wonderful, plain and simple.  Their family is amazing and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to help them in their exciting downsize.  Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS, sweet J and M. 

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market is fast and furious, friends. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

CLOSED: 2636 January and 7804 Weil

Hello Tuesday, happy Buyers...
Both January and Weil closed escrow today and two sets of my Buyers embark upon a new life chapter with one relocating back to the Lou and the other purchasing their very first home.

I have been SO incredibly fortunate during Spring of 2020.  I have not only had a healthy number of excited and motivated clients, but they have been truly lovely people to spend time with during a difficult period in history.  The very best part and I am so appreciative of their trust and loyalty. 💓

Cheers and congratulations, Team January and Team Weil, and thank you, THANK YOU for allowing me to play such an instrumental role in your big move.  I can't WAIT for update pics! 

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market is fast and furious, friends. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Sold Fast: #601 Mistletoe Lane in Kirkwood

3rd day on market, my gorgeous Mistletoe listing went...
Excited Buyers, happy Sellers, a terrific start to a new week!  This beauty closes escrow in 4 short weeks, so we quickly transition to the inspection stage of the process today.  A warm congratulations, J and C, and THANK YOU for the last 2 weeks especially.  Your extra care, touches, and sparkle made all of the difference!

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market is fast and furious, friends. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...


Thursday, June 18, 2020

Made my morning!

Over 19 years in this business, I cannot begin to express how much this shout-out means in the challenging Spring of 2020...


It is a true testament to the wonderful people for whom I have the pleasure to work. They have put their trust in me and have allowed me to completely revamp and redefine the way I do business in order to keep us all safe. A lot of bleach wipes, a lot of masks, and a lot of creativity with technology and virtual options. Terrific Spring thus far!

Saturday, May 30, 2020

How does your garden grow?

Exciting things are happening in the garden...
I’ve always heard “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” and how true?! There has been no greater test of my patience, faith, and hope than this fun backyard project. The progress is astounding. What a difference six weeks makes 🥦🥕🥬...



Saturday, May 23, 2020

Summer Vibes...

🌊Smell the salt.
🏖Feel the breeze.
👙Sandy toes.
🌴Mind at ease.

If you look carefully enough at the base of the large sidewalk shade trees outside of Casa de Nenonen, you will find a playful dose of Vitamin Sea☀️

Thursday, May 14, 2020

CLOSED: #2801 Kristopher Bend

Hello, Thursday... 

.... gorgeous Kristopher Bend closed escrow today and I am incredibly grateful to the W family for their friendship and business. This amazing family of three embarks upon a new chapter today, and I am so appreciative that they allowed me to help orchestrate it.❤️

Thank you and congratulations, sweet friends!


In St. Louis and contemplating a future move?  We are living in interesting times with constantly-shifting market conditions due to the spread of COVID19 interrupting one of the most frenzied low-inventory markets I have ever experienced.  I have been thrilled by the amount of calls, texts, and emails I have received over the last week to pick my brain on what I am seeing and hearing in the trenches. Have questions about the Corona Virus' impact on the housing market?  Let's connect!  Knowledge is POWER, friends.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Curb Appeal, during COVID

Local St. Louis Homeowners have really stepped up in Spring 2020 to deliver smiles to their neighbors!
I spotted this adorable homage to the Saint Louis Zoo in Glendale last night. 🦒❤️

Friday, May 8, 2020

Under Contract and Goodbye High School!

Nothing says "Happy Friday" in Nenonen Quarantine like this...
and this...
An accepted contract on gorgeous Spyglass and my baby completed his last day of high school!  Whew, what a week!  I think it is safe to say that Spring 2020 has been an emotional rollercoaster for all, but in the wild ride, today was a definite peak!  As Reed is my real estate baby, it is all too appropriate?!  Ha ha.

A warm congratulations and thank you to the fabulous N duo for their friendship, business, and trust.  I look forward to your closing in a few short weeks.  Per my baby, my Reed, I am so proud of you.  While COVID-19 has robbed you of the typical graduation experience, it doesn't take from your incredible accomplishments.

I have been doing Back to School updates here on the blog for years.  I look forward to my post next August, as you venture off to Drake in Des Moines, Iowa!

Full heart, a terrific day.💓