Happy 314 Day! This week, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our unofficial city holiday, we’re taking a look at the “state of the 314.” While national headlines are talking about a housing slowdown,...
The major development shaping St. Louis in 2026 reflects the way the city has always evolved in layers. Warehouses become lofts. Rail corridors turn into greenways. Historic neighborhoods find new purpose without losing their roots....
Halloween in St. Louis has its quirks. From historic haunts like the Lemp Mansion to neighborhoods lit up with pumpkins and porch lights. And of course, there’s our local tradition of trick-or-treaters telling jokes to...
We’re excited to share some good news: The Dawn Griffin Real Estate Group was voted Best Real Estate Agent in St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Awards for the second year in a row! It’s an incredible...
On Friday, May 16th, a devastating EF-3 tornado swept through the St. Louis area, leaving a trail of destruction and heartbreak. With winds reaching up to 152 mph, the tornado carved a 22-mile path through densely...
While everyone knows about the St. Patrick’s Day parades, few realize how much Irish immigrants shaped St. Louis’s neighborhoods — quite literally. In the mid-1800s, large numbers of Irish laborers came to St. Louis to...
St. Louis is in the midst of a transformation, and while some projects spark excitement, others raise eyebrows. Development in our city is always a balancing act—revitalization vs. gentrification, modern upgrades vs. historic preservation, big...
St. Louis, Missouri is considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States, and there are many places to experience the paranormal, if your inclined to believe in such spooky things. For an...
We are thrilled to announce that The Dawn Griffin Group has won the 2024 St. Louis Magazine A-List Award for Best Real Estate Agent! With nearly 70 years of combined experience, we have built a...
While many people appreciate art, fewer take the step to buy original pieces—especially from local artists. In St. Louis, investing in artwork from local galleries, art markets, and independent shops is a great way to...
In April 2018 I posted a blog titled 14 Lessons Learned from 14 years in Real Estate (read here). Fast forward six years and I just celebrated my 20th year as a Realtor. I am...
The St. Louis Area Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing diapers and other essential hygiene products to families in need throughout the St. Louis region. By collecting donations and distributing diapers and...