Gladys Manion Real Estate is proud to welcome Victoria Ballard to our team of experienced St. Louis REALTORS®. An accomplished real estate professional with a client-first approach and extensive knowledge of the St. Louis market, Victoria brings valuable expertise and a passion for helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. We recently sat down with her to learn more about her real estate journey, what inspired the move to Gladys Manion Real Estate, and the approach that guides every client relationship.
Is Clayton a Good Place to Live? A Local Guide from Gladys Manion Real Estate
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Alli Wideman
Clayton is located in the heart of St. Louis county, about 10 miles west of downtown St. Louis. It's considered the heart of the region's Central Corridor. It's central location provides convenient access to major highways, Forest Park, Washington University, and many of the area's top cultural attractions.
Is Ladue a Good Place to Live? A Local Guide from Gladys Manion Real Estate
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
The city of Ladue is a centrally located suburb in St. Louis County. It's just west of Clayton and just about a 15-minute drive from exciting downtown St. Louis. It's conveniently located near I-64 (or, as St. Louisans call it, Highway 40).
10 Things to Do in July 2026
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
We're proud to celebrate the agents and teams from Gladys Manion Real Estate who earned a place on the 2026 RealTrends Verified list. Their expertise, dedication to excellence, and trustworthiness continue to set the standard in the St. Louis luxury real estate market.
Top 4% of Individual Agents in Missouri
Sides: 30
Volume: $22.69M
Top 18% of Small Teams in Missouri
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Volume: $28.64M
June | Central Corridor | Housing Market Update
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
📊 Central Corridor Housing Market Update
The Central Corridor market continues to demonstrate strength and stability this spring.
In May:
✔️ Average sales prices increased by 10.1%
✔️ Homes sold rose by 1.1%
✔️ Inventory remains competitive with listings down 4.7%
✔️ Days on market increased by 9.7%, giving buyers additional opportunities to evaluate their options
10 Things to Do in June 2026
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
The feature story in the most recent issue of Town & Style details our 90-year history in St. Louis and the values that have kept our company going strong for nearly a century.
Current president Stafford Manion reflects on why bigger isn't always better:
"For every client, we're all hands on deck. They can always reach an agent, our vice president, Lori, or even myself. You can't get that level of service from an office with hundreds of agents."
For many homeowners, the question isn't whether property taxes exist; it's how they may change over time.
In recent years, a new program has been introduced in St. Louis County aimed at helping limit future increases for homeowners aged 62 and older. While often referred to as a "tax freeze", the reality is a bit more nuanced. It's never too late to save wherever you can. Here's what you need to know to plan ahead.
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