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THE VILLAGES AT SANDFORT FARM

BUR OAKS

Final opportunities remain

Christy Cooper 636-346-5237

Patti Chickey Missy Palitzsch 314-565-0640 314-374-9608

Alyson Story 314-495-1337

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2 Orchard Place $234,900 Office space with income potential!! Excellent traffic and visibility. Each level offers approx. 1000 square feet. Each level has independent electric as well as entrance. Paved parking for 12 cars.

Call Tracy Peterson

708 Main Street $75,000 3 bedroom-1 bath. Kitchen and bathroom have been remodeled. Bathroom has new vinyl laminate floor 2017.

All newer electric and well Insulated.

Call Jill Raichel

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4111 W. Pine #11 $249,900 Awesome Central West End 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo with 2 car tandem garage. Low monthly fee, tree lined cul de sac with sidewalks, granite, stainless appliances, loads of storage.

Conveniently located.

Call Tiffany Ludwig

308 Montgomery $65,000 Double wide mobile home with porch and 1 car detached garage. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new tub, shower wall and floor in master bath. Walls freshly painted.

Call Jill Raichel

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Troy Sales Center: 471 S. Main Street, Ste.1 Troy, MO63379

NEW LISTING!

593 North River Road $114,500 Awesome, updated/renovated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom house, right along the Mississippi River! Open floor plan, great for entertaining. Step out onto the expansive deck overlooking the water!

Call Hannah Krumrey

Regional Sales Center: 5285HwyN,Ste.104 St. Charles, MO63304

Lot 67 Westridge Dr. $593,900 Custom home with 3 car oversized garage, covered and screened patio, 3 bedroom, 3 bath open plan, transom windows. Within minutes of Troy, dining, and grocery stores.

Call Tammie Arne

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3954 Summerview $210,000 3 bedrooms 2 baths.

Finished Lower Level with sleeping area and rec space.

Backyard is flat with a nice patio, shed and treehouse for the kiddos!

Call Jen Bommarito

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106 S. Caroline $58,000 Remodeled energy efficient home with 2 beds and 1 bath home. Nice wood cabinets in the kitchen. Large yard to expand or play in. New living room carpet, new kitchen and bath flooring. 8/20 Call Jill Raichel

2145 Princeton Place 995 Walkable neighbo o much to explore a . much of the origin l character have been lovingly saved through the years, while the home was updated for today's most desirable features.

Call Joe Riley

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1916 Talbridge Sq. $475,000 Rave reviews! Impressive 2 story with 3000+ sq ft of living space! Killer kitchen with granite counters, butterfly island. Huge luxury Master Suite!

Call Marilyn Gibson

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758 Estes Park $249,900 2 Story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, finished lower level, covered back patio, 2 car garage and 3 car parking pad Call Jaclyn Wolverton

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Final opportunities remain at The Villages at Sandfort Farm!

Only Quality Endures

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McKelvey’s The Villages at Sandfort Farm!

Final Opportunities Remain!

A NEW YEAR means new beginnings, the chance to make changes and move forward.

Maybe you have resolved to join a fitness club, start a new career, volunteer with a local charity, polish your golf game, learn to ski.

The possibilities are endless. And McKelvey Homes has one more suggestion that could, quite literally, change the way you live!

Invest in a new McKelvey Home! Final opportunities remain in McKelvey’s sought after community The Villages at Sandfort Farm in St. Charles City! Since the inaugural celebration, tremendous progress has been made at the site, and early visitors who may have been “just curious” at the time will want to see this neighborhood again.

Love the way you live!

Situated just north of I-70, between Zumbehl and Truman Roads, historic Sandfort Farm is one of St. Charles’ most anticipated new-home developments in recent years.

At this enviable location, 253 homesites are clustered around numerous cul-de-sacs radiating from a single main boulevard.

Sandfort Farm’s planned amenities, which include more than 33 acres of common ground, walking trails, a playground, swimming pool, and a 3,900 square

foot pool house have taken shape. The attractive stone monument that marks the entrance is complete! And confirming the neighborhood’s residential appeal, brandnew homes are going up everywhere!

Quality That Shows Superbly crafted, the Designer collection exemplifies the builder’s invitation to “move up to McKelvey.” Included with all homes in the portfolio are 3-car garages, 9-foot mainfloor ceilings, hardwood flooring, direct-vent fireplaces, luxurious owner suites, and island kitchens with designer cabinetry and granite surfaces.

On display at The Villages at Sandfort Farm is the spectacular 1.5-story “Turnberry,” illustrating McKelvey’s superb craftsmanship, impressive array of luxury standard features, and some of the custom options available.

Highlighted by a new modern farmhouse elevation, this innovative 4-bedroom plan is shown with an 11-foot great room ceiling and step-up bonus room on the upper level.

Sandfort Farm. These homes include, two ranch plans, a “Tuscany-II” listed for $594,568 and a “LaSalle” offered for $640,948. Three 1.5-story homes are under construction, a 4-bedroom “Provence” is offered for $682,859, a nearly completed “Turnberry” is offered for $758,782, and another “Turnberry” is just breaking ground, offered for $739,725.

Also, a 2-story “Carlyle” is under construction and offered for $603,554.

Close to Everything The Villages at Sandfort Farm is nearby the Katy Trail, historic riverfront, Streets of St. Charles, and other city attractions. And I-70, Highway 94, 370, Earth City, and the airport are all within 15 minutes of the entrance.

Hurry in! These market homes won’t last long! Don’t miss your opportunity to live at The Villages at Sandfort Farm!

For complete details on this sensational community, visit mckelveyhomes.com, or call 636-891-3693.

Ready to Move Soon?

Six stunning market homes remain and are now under construction at The Villages at

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DESIGN RECIPES

The neutral color will never go out of style CATHY HOBBS

Tribune News Service

here was a year when on all the runways, gray was the “it” color. You literally saw gray everywhere in fashion. Then there was the trickle-down to home decor.

Did gray ever go out of style?

The answer is no.

In fact, the color gray is hotter than ever, especially in home decor. Have you noticed that gray tends to be an extremely popular wall color choice?

Why? Because of its versatility and ability to blend with so many other colors.

When it comes to how and when to use the color gray, here are some top tips.

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Do blend tints, tones and shades of gray together in a single space.

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Do use gray as an overall wall or accent color.

Do look for ways to incorporate dominant furniture pieces in gray into a space such as a sofa or area rug.

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GRAY AREAS

Do consider gray if you are looking for a dark color shade that isn’t quite as harsh as black.

Do pair gray with bright citrus colors such as green, yellow and chartreuse to help create an interesting sense of contrast.

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Don’ts

ABOVE: Gray bedding is paired with lamps with gray lamp shades in order to create a cohesive and uniform color statement.

Don’t blend warm grays with cool grays. Cool grays have a lot of blue undertones, while warm gray has more tan and yellow. They don’t always blend together.

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Don’t be afraid to use dark shades of gray like charcoal, which can often feel elegant.

Don’t overlook opportunities to bring in gray accent pieces like area rugs, side chairs and even lamp shades.

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RIGHT: Cool grays help to define this kitchen space, pairing light gray chairs with an area rug, with similar tones.

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Don’t use dark shades of gray in small rooms, as dark colors can make small rooms feel smaller.

Don’t be afraid to use gray in different rooms of the home, from social areas such as living rooms, to kitchens and bedrooms. Gray is a versatile color that can be used in almost any room of the house.

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Davis Drive, High Ridge – 10.83 ac. - $86,640 Davis Drive, High Ridge – 2.02 ac. - $12,120 Spavale Drive, High Ridge – 2.15 ac. - $17,200 Whippoorwill Hill Drive, High Ridge – 11.77 ac. - $94,160 Lot 5, Block 2, House Springs - $19,000

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Lot 49, Block 2, House Springs - $19,000 Lot 22 Tower Road, Hillsboro – 1.6 ac. - $9,900

Manor Crest Dr., House Springs - .187 ac. – $15,000 – Lot 16 8416 Old Orchard Ln., Dittmer - 3 ac. - $50,000 Fernwood, House Springs - .173 ac. - $19,000, Lot 45 Fernwood, House Springs - .361 ac. - $19,000 – Lots 40 & 41 Fernwood, House Springs - .155 ac. - $19,000 – Lot 39 Fernwood, House Springs - .179 ac. - $19,000, Lot 38 Fernwood Circle, House Springs - .82 ac. - $19,000 – Lots 12, 13, 14, 43 & 44 Redwood Lane, House Springs - .496 ac. - $25,000 – Lots 34, 35 & 36 27 Sassafras Ct., Hillsboro - .44 ac. - $6,000 Lot 3, Block 2, High Ridge - .174 ac. - $7,500 – New listing

Lot 52 Tower Road, Hillsboro – 1.45 ac. - $12,500 Whippoorwill Hill Drive, High Ridge – 2.11 ac. - $14,000 Kley Ln., House Springs – 5.66 ac. - $26,999 - Lot 1 9618 Greenview Court, Hillsboro - .32 ac. - $6,500 10 Willow Drive, Hillsboro - .297 ac. - $5,000

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

How to avoid red flags Hire only licensed, bonded and insured pros who maintain a local and established presence. You want to find someone who will back their work if there are problems years down the line. eyeballing how much an insurance company will pay for a particular roof and do the bare minimum to cover it while claiming the entire insurance check. Then, once the storm has passed, the company vanishes, never to be seen again.

Beware

The scare tactic

contractor

Here’s a true fright: You hire someone for a job, such as installing a new roof, and they quickly start talking about five other things they should fix right away. And, oh yeah, they’ll cost a lot more money.

RED FLAG

red flags DREAMSTIME

When hiring for roof repair after a storm, make sure you look for locally owned and licensed contractors rather than “storm chasers” with dubious licensing.

PAUL F. P. POGUE | Ask Angi

t’s frightening to think the contractors you pay to work on your home may not always have your best interests at heart. While most pros take their duty of good work seriously, there are still those who seek to take advantage of people’s trust. Fear not, though; there is a solution for every underhanded scheme. And in all cases, the best solution is to stop the fraud before it starts. Here’s our rundown of some of the most common scams and the best way to avoid them.

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The excessive down payment RED FLAG

Your contractor asks for a down payment that seems high for the job.

Down payments are entirely normal since contractors usually have big material purchases to make.

However, a crooked contractor can THE SOLUTION

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easily take the money and run, and often ask for more than they should.

Be skeptical of any contractor who asks for more than ¹/³ the cost of the job. (Some areas, such as California, govern down payments with specific limits. Be aware of your state and local laws.)

The guy with extra materials Someone knocks at your door. “Hey, I was doing a roofing/siding/driveway/etc. job in your neighborhood, and I had some materials left over. I’ll work on your house at a discount so I don’t waste them.

What do you say?”

RED FLAG

This is one of the classics. Good contractors don’t use leftover materials on second jobs. Odds are this person has some low-quality materials and is going door-to-door with the scheme. If you hire them, the THE SOLUTION

work will be shoddy, and you’ll never see them again. Politely turn them down and close the door.

The storm chaser A recent storm did significant damage to your roof. You need repairs, but most companies are booked solid because everyone else in the area got hit by the same storm. Someone shows up at your door saying they’re willing to work on your roof and even work with your insurance company.

RED FLAG

Roofing experts say this is one of the most common schemes because it’s so tempting to believe.

Storm damage often takes weeks for local roofers to catch up with, and you want your roof fixed ASAP. Storm chasers know people are desperate, so they travel around with pop-up businesses to weather-ravaged areas. They’re good at THE SOLUTION

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It’s easy to fall for this one because it’s so logical. If you’re doing a big job, such as removing a roof, it makes sense that you’ll uncover other invisible problems. To avoid this, always get a second opinion before tacking on additional, expensive extras to a project that’s already underway. Also, look out for scare tactics in their wording. If they say, “Your chimney is about to crumble!” rather than “Your chimney could use some structural work,” be skeptical.

THE SOLUTION

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HOME DECOR

Choose a durable upholstery that wipes clean.

It’s easy to clean under elevated furniture.

Patterned rugs don’t show dirt quickly.

DESIGNED TO CLEAN

for elevated furniture 1 Opt When shopping for sofas, credenzas, side tables and really all types of furniture, look for those elevated on legs. Even better: cabinets that attach directly to the wall and levitate off the ground. This way, you’ll be able to easily vacuum or sweep underneath them. For a hands-free cleaning routine, invest in a robotic vacuum that can do all the cleaning for you.

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5 choices that make your home easier to maintain KATHRYN WEBER | Tribune Content Agency

ypically, we design and decorate our homes to fit our sense of style — and then those decor choices dictate our cleaning routines. We dust our open shelving weekly and wipe down the marble countertop daily.

But what if the process was reversed? What if we designed our homes to make them as easy to clean as possible?

If your goal is a low-maintenance home that requires very little time spent cleaning, here are the decor choices to make.

Go ahead, design your way to a quicker cleaning routine.

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the right paint finish If you have messy pets or young kids who are likely to get smudgy fingerprints and errant crayon marks on the walls, avoid matte paint finishes.

Instead, opt for the smoothest, shiniest paint finish that will look good — typically eggshell for walls and semigloss for trim.

On these glossy surfaces, dirt and grime can be wiped away more easily.

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durable sofa

When you’re searching for an easy-clean sofa, the upholstery makes all the difference. Leather is easy to wipe clean — just be sure to sop up spills right away and condition it once per year.

If you prefer fabric sofas, look for those with stain-repellent treatments or stain-resistant microfiber.

Otherwise, choose a slipcovered sofa so you can toss the cover in the washing machine. Consider that darker colors will hide stains better, but it might not be the best option if you have a pet with white fur.

4 Skip open shelving

Elegantly styled shelves look enviable on Instagram, but in reality, they require a lot of extra dusting.

For a speedier cleaning routine, stick with glass-front cabinets so you can show off your favorite items while keeping them dust-free.

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patterned rugs

That solid-colored rug might look great in the catalog, but lint, pet hair and other everyday messes will be immediately obvious. Go for a brightly patterned, busy floor covering if you want to go a few days between vacuuming it; you’ll know it needs a vacuum, but probably no one else will notice if your muddy pup took a nice long nap on your multicolored rug right before all of your guests arrived.

ST. CHARLES

352 Pearson $550,000 Your permanent vacation with today's style, function, and your private inground pool on a quiet cul de sac backing to trees. Endless entertainment options.

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708 E. Pine $25,000 Country town living.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a shed. Nice yard WITH SHADE TREES AND Pear tree.

Small town get away.

Population 300 approx.

Call Jill Raichel

SOLD FAST!

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1257 Garden Village $140,000 Light, bright & open! New carpet! Fresh paint! Updated kitchen! Main floor master bedroom. Two baths, fenced yard, 1 car garage.

3rd bedroom/loft. WOW! Call Marilyn Gibson

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Hwy 40/61 $550,000 Almost 30 Acres in St. Charles County on Highway 61 N of Highway 70. Ready for your estate or residential land development. Public water and sewer on site.

Great Opportunity.

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834 Kevin Drive $425,000 1.5 story showplace!

5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage. Walkout LL In-Law apartment with full kitchen, Living room, bedroom, bath, & accessible features, + Oversized lawncare garage.

Call Marilyn Gibson

205 Schowengerdt $30,000 1973 manufactured home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath LOTS OF CABINETS on a large lot, 16' x 25' barn included. SMALL TOWN GET AWAY. LESS THAN 300 POPULATION APPROX. Call Jill Raichel

Regional Sales Center: 5285HwyN, Ste.104 St. Charles, MO63304

Troy Sales Center: 471 S. Main Street, Ste. 1 Troy, MO63379

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ROOM FOR BOARD (GAMES) 7 storage ideas for your growing collection

Collapsible storage bins

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Prandom Large Collapsible Storage Bins with Lids, Amazon, $39.99 These collapsible storage bins have extra-thick walls that hold up to rough-andtumble daily use. They’re equipped with stainless steel cutout handles for easy carrying. The bins are available in eight colors and three sizes.

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f you have more than one version of Monopoly, a few collectible Trivial Pursuit editions and all the expansion decks for Cards Against Humanity, it’s time to invest in board game storage for your ever-growing collection.

It can be tricky to store bulky board game boxes, especially if you’re pressed for space as it is. Fortunately, there are several viable solutions to keep your favorite games organized, including storage bins, shelving systems and furniture.

Clear storage bins Rubbermaid Cleverstore Clear Storage Containers, Amazon, $127.59 for 4 pack A classic option, these 95-quart Rubbermaid containers are deep enough to hold several board games and gaming accessories. They’re made with durable polypropylene and have latching lids. Since they’re transparent, it’s easy to see which games are inside.

Upscale library shelving unit Sauder Heritage Hill Library with Doors, Amazon, $181 The fine craftsmanship of this engineered-wood shelving unit features five spacious shelves, three of which are adjustable. It has a rich, cherry finish and antique-inspired hardware. The shelving unit is sustainably manufactured as part of Sauder’s Go-Green initiative.

Modern bookshelf Rolanstar Six-Tier Bookshelf, Amazon, $109.99 Look no further for a modern way to display your board game collection.

This six-tier bookshelf has plenty of character with a zigzag-inspired design and a rustic finish. It also has a cabinet located at the base for discreet storage.

Storage ottoman Christopher Knight Home Keiko Fabric Armed Storage Bench Amazon, $194.11 Maximize storage and seating options with this tufted storage ottoman.

The storage compartment is 15 inches by 38 inches and offers a modest amount of room to store around half a dozen larger board games.

Wire shelving Honey-Can-Do ThreeTier Chrome Shelving Unit, Amazon, $82.66 Simple and affordable, this wire shelving unit has three shelves, each of which has a 200-pound weight capacity. It’s made with a rust-resistant steel frame and has a shiny chrome finish. Assembly is quick and easy according to many shoppers.

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Modular cube storage SONGMICS Interlocking Cube Storage Unit, Amazon, $51.99 It’s easy to create the ideal shelving configuration with this modular cube organizer. Each shelf holds up to 22 pounds, which is more than enough for several board games. The cube organizer comes with two anti-tip straps for stability and security.

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Janie Schriewer & Associates RE/MAX Results | 636-239-3003 Janie Schriewer (314) 805-9359 Derek Schriewer (314) 570-1351 Melissa Kelley (636) 667-6233 Ashley Berra (636) 262-9955

FOR SALE 123 School House Rd, St Albans Seeking a unique Commercial Opportunity in St Louis MSA?! Look no more, as this Stately, architecturally designed 60,000 sqft Full Brick Structure boasts 12+ acres, 60+ parking spaces, and Prestigious location in St Albans Village. Covered driveway entrance features a sitting area and access to the main common areas, like Keeping Room, Kitchen and Dining area, Administrative Offices, Conference Room, Music Room, Art Room, & Library. Grand stairwell connects these common areas of the main floor with the main & lower private rooms. There are 15+ private rooms all of which offer large windows for natural light & water access, whether a bathroom or sink. It’s these spaces that make this property potentially perfect for repurposing into residential condos, a retirement community, or hotel. The 10,000+ sqft Auditorium with stage, bleachers, restrooms, & separate access could be perfect for hosting events, conferences, or weddings. Call to Look & begin Imagining Today!

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