When Joann’s Fabric announced they were closing, a lot of St. Charles County quilters asked the same question: Where do we go now?

Here’s the cool part — the answer is right here in our community. My college suitemate owns O’Sewpersonal, an incredible quilting and sewing shop in O’Fallon that has been locally owned and operated since 2014.

3,000+ bolts of fabric in stock (yes, you read that right!)

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It’s that time again, Dardenne Prairie! Prairie Day is back on Saturday, September 27th, 2025—and this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever.

From 12:00 to 5:00 PM, the park will be filled with activities kids (and adults!) will love:

Inflatables & face painting

A climbing wall

Airbrush tattoos

Balloon twisting

Even a mechanical bull!

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Mortgage lending has hit its highest level since 2022 — and rates are finally giving buyers and sellers some breathing room. Right now, mortgage rates are averaging around 6.6%, with projections suggesting a dip toward 6.3% by early 2026.

For St. Charles County buyers, that means more purchasing power. For current homeowners, it opens the door to refinancing or even moving up into a larger home.

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It’s not going to happen overnight—but we’re on the right track.

Downtown St. Louis is evolving with projects designed to make city living more walkable, vibrant, and people-focused. For homebuyers, that means there’s opportunity now—before the rest of the market catches on.

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Two days. 200 of the nation’s top Realtors®. And one incredible city—Omaha, Nebraska—buzzing with energy, ideas, and some of the best people in the business. 

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Has a “For Sale” sign popped up in the yard of a home you’ve always admired? Or has a house just become available that looks perfect for you and your family? Even if you’re not already in the process of house hunting, you might be intrigued enough to take a closer look. 

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If you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, or soy-free—and still crave baked goods that taste like the real deal—there’s a new spot you’ve got to try: Sophie’s Bakery, right near Dardenne Prairie.

This isn’t your average bakery. Everything Sophie bakes is made fresh with clean ingredients: no gluten, no dairy, no soy, and no preservatives. Just soft, rich, high-protein treats that don’t feel like a compromise.

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On Monday, August 11th, 2025, the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties family came together once again for one of our favorite traditions—the 24th Annual Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament at beautiful Bogey Hills Golf Course in St. Charles, Missouri. 

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If you missed Bingo Day in Dardenne Prairie this month, you missed one of the best community events in town! I was honored to be this month’s local business sponsor, and I made sure our neighbors were well-fed with mouthwatering BBQ and Tex-Mex from Big Timber BBQ & Tex Mex Catering out of Lincoln County.

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If you’ve been thinking about selling your home or investment property in Missouri, 2025 just brought some very good news.

As of January 1, 2025, Missouri has eliminated the state capital gains tax for individuals.

This means when you sell certain assets — including real estate — you’ll no longer owe state tax on the profits from the sale.

This new tax change applies to profits from the sale of:

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