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. ❤️

If 2020 has reinforced one thing for me...

... it is the importance of knowing that one activity that instantly brings you back to the core of who you are AND tapping it when you need it. What centers you, friends? 

Under Contract: 16870 Babler View in Wildwood

Nothing says "Happy Friday" like...

Yippee!  My sweet Buyers, the B Family, contracted this gorgeous ranch late last night.  Personally, I adore this section of Wildwood, as being less than 5 minutes from Babler State Park, it is surrounded by incredible wildlife!  The Nenonens have spent many Quarantine hours on the isolated wooded trails of Babler recently.

Yesterday was the very first day on market for this one, and let me tell you, Babler View was ONE BUSY PLACE.  We weren't surprised when several Buyers opted to pull the trigger at the same time resulting in a multiple contract scenario. Thanks to a carefully written escalation clause, our contract beat out the competition and my amazing Buyers close escrow in June! YES.

The B family has been an absolute dream to work with.  To say that I am ecstatic for them is an understatement.  Congratulations to them and a sincere THANK YOU for their unwavering confidence, loyalty, and trust.

Despite the COVID-19 shift in HOW business is conducted, the market is still BLAZING in St. Louis!  Buyers are motivated, Sellers are getting fast and high offers, and everyone is mindful and respectful in taking extreme caution to ensure safety and social distancing.

In St. Louis and contemplating a future move?  Spring 2020, despite the COVID shift, remains an incredibly healthy and lucrative market for both Buyers and Sellers.  I am still conducting a healthy amount of business with caution via virtual options, a mask, gloves, Clorox wipes, and from well over 6 feet away.  Have questions about the COVID impact on the housing market or contemplating getting off the sidelines?  Let's connect!  Rates are low, pace is high, and the practices are incredibly cautious and safe.

A morning on the trails at Babler State Park...

Hans Christian Andersen said "Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

No truer words said, friends. 5 miles of solitude with my girl. ❤️

Spring Sweet Spring in Castlewood

There is a one week each April that the forest floor bursts alive in a sea of gorgeous bluebells... 

Run, don’t walk, to Castlewood State Park or you will miss it, friends! 💙

Just for Fun: 60 and Sunny!

The perfect day to sneak in some mid-day trail time at Castlewood State Park with my girl.

Off the beaten path in Innsbrook...

In the continued Nenonen pursuit for a little place of our own tucked in the woods, I had the pleasure of touring rustic a-frame chalets in the lovely Innsbrook Resort today.

So quiet, so peaceful, so lovely...