The award-winning Fischer & Frichtel home buying experience is now better than ever! In conjunction with its 75th Anniversary, F&F is introducing its NEWLY redesigned, state-of-the-art Home Center! This new facility provides customers with a truly interactive home buying experience, from start to finish—a place where they can enjoy and feel confident about personalizing their home. With the new Home Center, in addition to F&F’s 3-D Home Tours and Interactive Design Tool, the home buying experience has never been easier or more gratifying.

What is The Home Center?

Choosing the features and finishes for your new home is one of the highlights of Fischer & Frichtel’s award-winning home buying experience. Customers who purchase homes from select collections are invited to The Home Center, where they are paired with one of F&F’s highly respected and talented professional design consultants, who collaborates with them to personalize their home and make it their own. The new state-of-the-art Home Center features a variety of home customization options, digital technology, interactive displays, and a wide variety of product samples that make it easy for customers to create the home of their dreams.

Professional Design Consultants

With the assistance of their Home Center design consultant, Fischer & Frichtel customers are able to choose from a myriad of home features and finishes that fully customize their home and make it unique to their personal style. The design consultant essentially takes the customer on a guided tour of the design process, working hand-in-hand with them to bring their vision to life.

Thousands of Customizable Options

The Home Center features thousands of unique options which allow each customer to turn their home into a unique and beautiful place to live. With the help of F&F’s design professionals, product samples and interactive displays, homebuyers enjoy their journey through the customization process, where they select their:

• Roofing
• Siding
• Brick
• Doors
• Cabinets
• Countertops
• Fixtures
• Tile
• Flooring
• Trim
• Fireplaces
• And MORE!

With more than 200 neighborhoods and over 20,000 quality-built homes to its credit, Fischer & Frichtel has become a staple in the St. Louis home building community. Led by its time-honored commitment to integrity, innovative design, superior quality, unparalleled level of customer service, and now, the addition of our state-of-the-art Home Center, F&F has made building the home of your dreams easier than ever! If you would like to experience the F&F difference for yourself, get started today, and begin by exploring our communities.

Then, explore these online tools: 

•       Interactive Design Tool
•       3D Virtual Home Tours
•       Online Photo & Video Galleries

Spending more time at home during the coronavirus lockdowns has led a lot of people to take a closer look at their homes. Many found that they are too small, too big, or just not designed well for their needs—especially those who found themselves working from home. Others noticed that their homes are hopelessly outdated. However, after determining how much hassle and expense a renovation would incur, they came to the conclusion that building a new home is a much better idea. There are many more reasons to build a new home. But is now the best time to build?

Low Mortgage Rates and Limited Resale Inventory

Mortgage rates are at an all-time low, with rates hovering close to 3%. Which is another reason the housing market is hot right now. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, there has been a prominent rise in mortgage applications this month. Yet, preowned homes inventory is low, which is bad if you’re interested in buying one. But if you build a home or buy a new move-in ready home, it’s good—because it will make selling your current home easier than ever. If you start the process now, Fischer & Frichtel can have your brand new dream home ready for you before the holidays! If that’s not soon enough, you can always purchase one of their Move-In Ready homes.

Accept Nothing But the Best Builder

Over the past 75 years, Fischer & Frichtel has created a legacy of world-class quality home building with more than 20,000 homes in 200+ new home communities in St. Charles and St. Louis counties. F&F has helped thousands of families turn their homebuilding dreams into reality. In glowing testimonials, customers describe what makes Fischer & Frichtel special: its integrity, legendary construction quality, on-staff carpentry team, first-rate customer experience, unique warranty program, and more. For details, visit The F&F Difference.

Shop Online or in Person: We Make it Easy

The Fischer & Frichtel team loves technology, and they love using it to help make shopping for a new home as enjoyable and convenient as possible. An abundance of information and tools on the F&F website allows shoppers to explore all of its homes and communities from the comfort of their sofas:

• Online Floor Plans & Renderings – Styles and designs available in each of our communities
• 3D Home Tours – Virtual walk-throughs of our floorplans
• Photo Galleries – Examples of F&F new homes and communities
• Informative Videos – More about F&F and the purchasing experience
• Interactive Design Tool – Design your home inside and out
• Current Promotions

A Special Incentive

A lot has changed since 1945, but since the company’s founding, Fischer & Frichtel has maintained its award-winning reputation for excellence. Come help us celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and receive up to $7,500 in closing costs AND up to $20,000 in free options! We are currently building homes in master-planned communities, intimate enclaves, lavish, estate neighborhoods and free-standing villa communities in Chesterfield, St. Charles, Cottleville, Eureka, O’Fallon, St. Albans, Weldon Spring and Wildwood. Display homes are open daily, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please feel free to stop by. If you would rather schedule a virtual or one-on-one meeting, please call our new home specialist, Kim Kelly at 314-283-6510.

Over the past 75 years, Fischer & Frichtel has demonstrated its commitment to building communities of legendary high-quality homes in the St. Louis area. In addition to its communities, home-buying processes, and its custom-design capabilities, it may be helpful to learn about its history to better understand the legacy the company has created. 

Company founders Ed Fischer, Bud Frichtel and John Fischer Sr.

The Start of a Legacy

The year was 1945, and St. Louis was buzzing with the return of soldiers from the war. Returning from overseas, soldiers who had left everything to protect our freedoms were home and ready to start their new lives. However, this created a large demand for affordable housing, one which was rapidly reaching it’s breaking point. 

Having served their time defending their country, John J. Fischer, brother Ed Fischer, and brother-in-law Lawrence “Bud” Frichtel were settling back into life themselves. Taking full advantage of the pressing housing demand, they decided to start a construction company and Fischer & Frichtel was born with the principle of “Do the job as perfectly as possible – the first time.” 

It wasn’t long before the newly-formed company found success, establishing its first subdivision, Mary Knoll in St. John. This new community was quickly filled as Fischer & Frichtel began to build its reputation for high-quality innovative home design. 

The “Baby Boom”

Following the war, the 1950s brought a great boom of families who were eager to fulfill their own versions of “The American Dream.” For the first time in history, more than half of American families owned vehicles, which led to the great numbers of St. Louis residents to seek homes in the suburbs. 

Identifying this trend, Fischer & Frichtel acquired a massive 410-acre area of land located just north of the proposed Mark Twain Expressway, which is now known as Interstate 70 and west beyond the Outer Belt, now I-270. This land would become Carrollton – the Midwest’s first master-planned community, which included up to 1,800 ranch-style and 2-story homes, schools, shopping centers, churches, parks, and an elaborate recreational complex. 

The overwhelming success of Carrollton led to Fischer & Frichtel becoming a St. Louis leader in the construction and homebuilding industry. Years later, with continued demand for new suburban land development, the state introduced the Blanchette Bridge in 1959. This allowed Fischer & Frichtel to become the first homebuilder to expand into the frontier which was St. Charles County and continue to build its reputation across the area. 

The Next Generation

“There is no shortcut to quality.” – John W. Fischer

For Fischer & Frichtel, these were words to live by as a company. Over the decades, the quality and design of homes continued to remain at the forefront of homebuilding excellence. From the first expansion into St. Charles County in 1959, to the mass buildup of suburban areas west of the city, Fischer & Frichtel has left its permanent mark on the St. Louis area. This legacy continued in 1984, when John W. Fischer took the helm as CEO of his family’s company at the age of 31. 

The introduction of new leadership brought a time of great expansion in the company, with new home building projects, an increased effort into developing relationships with real estate agents, and an effort to develop a more diverse product. This meant additional growth was possible as Fischer & Frichtel took its steps into the new age of homebuyers. 

From the 1980s through the new millennium, homebuyers were looking to expand beyond the typical ranch and two-story homes that were the norm for decades. They wanted more variety and larger homes with more amenities. This demand brought on more architectural talent, which resulted in new homes being built with the same legendary quality, but now included 1.5-story homes with main-level master suites and 3-car garages. Additional styles were introduced to better fit the lifestyle of new homebuyers, including easy-maintenance villa communities.

The major issue in this time of rapid expansion, was the affordability of larger, high-end homes with more amenities. Fischer & Frichtel offered a solution in their master-planned communities with higher density home options to combat the costs of land and development. This gave new options to homebuyers, including townhomes, and smaller cottage-style homes, in addition to the larger family homes. 

“These adjustments have been a significant benefit for today’s new-home customers,” Fischer stated.  

75 Years of Excellence

With 75 years of homebuilding experience in the St. Louis area, Fischer & Fritchel’s reputation now speaks for itself. The company’s commitment to top quality homebuilding and customer service has solidified its standing as a leader in St. Louis. This year, Fischer & Frichtel is proud to have been recognized with more awards, including – The 2019 Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau and the 2019 Best Home Builder Award from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 

Today, Fischer & Frichtel is leveraging its expertise to create a whole new home buying experience with its interactive design tool, 3-D home tours, The Home Center, and its highly professional experienced and dedicated staff. With more than 200 neighborhoods and over 20,000 quality-built homes to its credit, the Fischer & Frichtel name has become a staple in St. Louis home development, led by its commitment to integrity, innovative design, superior quality, and unparalleled level of customer service. 

Though the homebuilding process is an exciting and hands-on journey, it’s not always right for every home buyer. Many families in the market for a new home are ready to move as soon as the hunt begins. So Fischer & Frichtel always has a supply of move-in ready homes just for them. Keep reading to learn more about move-in ready homes and find out if this option is right for you!

1. A New Home Without The Wait

Move-in ready homes are a great option for buyers who want a new home but are looking to move in a short or specific time frame. Without the time it takes for the building process, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is choosing the perfect home in the perfect location! Purchasing a move-in ready home also has all the benefits of a newly built home, without the risks and drawbacks of buying a pre-owned home—inspections, repairs and unpleasant surprises!

2. The Same Benefits as a New Build

When you buy a move-in ready home, you won’t have to worry about a renovation project or unforeseen expenses as is common with a pre-owned home. This is why people prefer new homes — they want to walk right into their new space without having a laundry list of repairs. With a new move-in ready home, you will enjoy all of this without the time it takes to build.

3. Professional Home Design

One of the most exciting aspects of a new home is the elements of the new design. That being said, the process of picking out everything from countertops to flooring can be difficult, overwhelming and time consuming. At F&F, the features and finishes of our Move-In Ready homes are thoughtfully selected by our professional designers. Our Home Center Design Consultants create beautiful homes with cohesive designer elements, so you’ll never have to worry about trying to coordinate the cabinets with the backsplash.

4. What You See is What You Get

For some people, it can be difficult to envision the finished product of a home when building, which can lead to anxiety about the final design. With a move-in ready home, you get what you see! You will know exactly how your home will be positioned on the home site, what the finishes will look like, and everything in-between. Yet just like with a new build, you will enjoy all of the new technology, trends, design features, and energy efficient elements that will save you money from the day you move in!

5. The Warranty is Included 

Resale homes don’t come with a warranty, so if you want one, you’ll have to buy it yourself. However, all of Fischer & Frichtel’s homes are covered by a 10-year limited warranty. Our warranty program is unique because during the first and second year, claims are managed by Fischer & Frichtel and/or the contractors who built your home!

Move-In Ready homes are a great option for anyone who’s ready to start their next chapter in a new home now! Check out our collection of Move-In Ready Homes on this website, and learn more about our award-winning excellence in design, craftsmanship, and customer service! If you have questions, please feel free to call our New Home Specialist, Kim Kelly, at 314-283-6510.

During the Roman Empire, a villa was defined as a country vacation home for the wealthy. The concept evolved over time, and for a while in the U.S., villas became known as modestly-sized, attached homes, grouped in senior living communities.

Today, villas are available in a range of sizes and price ranges, from sensibly-priced, modestly sized homes to luxurious, high-end estates. Grounds maintenance is included in the homeowners association fee, so villa owners still enjoy the greatest benefit—a carefree lifestyle.

Vista Lifestyle™ Communities
Fischer & Frichtel’s Vista Lifestyle Communities in St. Charles, Wildwood and Eureka feature free-standing villa-style ranch, 1.5-story and 2-story homes ranging from 1,347 to 2,250 sq. ft. These homes include 2-car garages, open living areas, and spacious master suites. They are coordinated in design and uniform in color, so they have a timeless, aesthetic, well-groomed look and feel. And, because lawn care, landscaping maintenance and snow removal are included, owners never have to worry about the condition of their yards—or their neighbor’s!

Vista Lifestyle communities are well-suited to empty nesters, busy professionals, people who travel often, and anyone else who just doesn’t want to cut grass, pull weeds, trim bushes and shovel snow. For even more living space, buyers have the option to finish the lower level, adding a bedroom or two and a full bathroom to accommodate children or guests. Prices start in the low $200s.

Luxury Villas
Fischer & Frichtel is building Luxury Villas at Fienup Farms, off Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield. This beautiful, 223-acre community features a 26-acre lake, fishing docks, paddle boat dock, 50+ acres of common ground, walking/jogging trails, pickle ball courts, pavilions, fire pit and community garden.

These new Luxury Villas, which are being nestled in a cul-de-sac on picturesque homesites backing to trees, have modern farmhouse inspired exteriors, and floor plans range from 2,455 – 2,765 sq. ft. Numerous deluxe features include 3-car tandem garages, spacious master suites and private secondary bedroom suites. And, full-service grounds maintenance is included! Prices start in the $700s.

A Homebuilding Legacy Since 1945
For more information, call Kim Kelly at 314-283-6510. And, take a look at Fischer & Frichtel’s wide variety of homes and communities in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. Move-In Ready homes are also available, and if there is a special piece of property you like, you can build a home from their portfolio on your land!

Building a home is an exciting adventure, and when you collaborate with seasoned industry professionals it can be a rewarding experience. The journey involves many questions and decisions, all of which can be handled smoothly when you work with a highly experienced home builder. Keep reading to discover the positive differences you can expect when working with a top-quality home builder like Fischer & Frichtel.

1. Legendary Construction Quality

When building a home, finding a company you trust is key to enjoying the process AND the results. With a long-standing company like Fischer & Frichtel, you will know your home will be built to the highest standards for superior, enduring value. Our legendary construction quality and unmatched customer service are the main reasons we have a large number of satisfied repeat customers. We often find ourselves building homes for engineers, architects, and others in the design and construction industry who insist that F&F is the only company they trust.

2. Highly Skilled & Experienced On-Staff Carpentry Team 

You can’t guarantee the quality of a home unless you know the caliber of the team constructing it. So, it’s important to know who will actually be building your home. At F&F, we ensure our quality standards by employing our own union carpenters. Many have been employed by F&F for more than 10 years — some for more than 30 years. Union carpenters are required to complete 6,000 – 8,000 hours of on-the-job training before achieving journeyman status, so they are more educated, experienced and reliable, which ensures the quality of the homes they build. In addition, the management team of F&F’s carpentry division has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and each one of our construction project managers has more than 20 years of experience.

3. Beautiful, Unique Communities

It’s not just about HOW your home is built, but WHERE it’s built. Look for a home builder that offers a variety of places for you to put down your roots! F&F’s new home communities are well-designed and full of character — from amenity-packed master-planned communities, to private gated communities and wooded estates. Buyers can choose from a wide array of neighborhoods with convenient locations near shopping, dining, entertainment, parks and recreation facilities, and high-rated school districts. Our seasoned development team puts a tremendous amount of thought, research and planning into the creation of each one of our new home communities to ensure that they include the most sought-after features. Drawing upon history, or a site’s special allure, our communities have a distinctive, wonderful sense of place, where homeowners feel a strong connection to the neighborhood.

4. Dedicated Design Team

When you build a home, there’s nothing more comforting than knowing that the plan you choose has been created by an award-winning team of design professionals. Our open floor plans and innovations in design have become legendary throughout the region. And, since times and trends are constantly changing, we continuously enhance our home plans to reflect the latest architectural trends, as well as our customers’ changing needs, desires and tastes. F&F offers a home for everyone, including ranch-style, 1.5-story and 2-story plans in a range of sizes and dimensions. Homes in our Vista Lifestyle™ Communities are also perfect for those who prefer to have their lawn care, landscape maintenance and snow removal provided.

5. Wide Variety of Floor Plans and Design Options

Your home should be built to suit you, your family, and your lifestyle. F&F customers love the exceptionally wide range of choices we make available to them. Each of our new home collections includes a portfolio of floor plans with an impressive number of features which are already included in the base price. Customers who purchase homes from select collections are also invited to visit our Home Center, where customers are paired with a personal design consultant who collaborates with them to choose from our large selection of features, finishes, and enhancements.

6. Extraordinary Customer Experience 

To ensure your dream home building experience is pleasant and stress-free, it’s important to have a team you can rely on to guide you through the process. If you take a look at our customer testimonials, you’ll quickly learn that the Fischer & Frichtel experience is really special. Our customers are full of praise for our community sales managers, professional design consultants, construction project managers, customer service, and warranty team. They can’t say enough about the expert guidance, in-depth communication and one-on-one support they receive from our highly experienced industry professionals.

7. Exceptional Warranty Program 

Your customer experience shouldn’t just end on closing day! At Fischer & Frichtel, it continues through our Customer Care & Warranty Program. F&F homes are covered by a 10-year limited warranty through RWC (Residential Warranty Company). On closing day, customers are given a personal login and password for our Homeowner Warranty Portal, where they are able to review a list of all systems and materials in their home and submit warranty claims. During the first and second year, claims are managed by Fischer & Frichtel and/or the contractors who built your home, which is what makes our program unique.

8. Environmentally Responsible

Being environmentally conscious is important to many homeowners these days. At F&F, our commitment to the environment includes more than just building energy efficient homes. Our green building practices include voluntary participation in the L.E.D.R. construction waste recycling program, which gives us the ability to recycle 95% of all of our construction debris. This prevents excess materials from becoming landfill waste, providing for a greater degree of environmental protection, a smarter use of natural resources, energy savings, and a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.

9. Realtor Friendly 

Make sure your home builder is realtor friendly! It’s not uncommon for home buyers to have a close relationship with a realtor. F&F has a long history of partnering with and supporting the realtor community, and respects these relationships. If you’ve been working with a real estate agent, we encourage you to include them when visiting our community sales managers. We welcome them to be a part of the process.

Choosing to work with an industry-leading home builder can make or break your home building experience. Having a team of seasoned professionals on your side ensures a smooth journey and top-quality results. Explore our website to learn more about our award-winning excellence in design, craftsmanship, and customer service! Make sure to look at our collection of floor plans, take a 3D virtual tour, and virtually design your home with our Interactive Design Tool. If you have questions, please feel free to call our New Home Specialist, Kim Kelly, at 314-283-6510.

Location is certainly one of the explanations for the instant response to Oakleigh Park, Fischer & Frichtel’s newest community in St. Charles City. Future residents are already claiming their favorite sites in this private village, which offers two distinctive home collections.

A Truly Extraordinary Location
Situated in an established residential area at the intersection of McClay and Hackmann Roads, Oakleigh Park is carefully wrapped around the grounds of the McClay branch of the St. Charles City-County Library. The neighborhood features two of the builder’s newest product lines, with the majority of home settings clustered around a single boulevard and three cul-de-sacs.

A wooded creek borders the property, and plans call for an 8-foot asphalt walking trail surrounding the perimeter. The nearby Great Rivers Greenway system puts the Katy Trail and Creve Coeur Park within easy reach. Most of the homesites are walk-outs, many back to trees, and extensive landscaping is planned for the entire site.

Adding still more to its appeal, Oakleigh Park provides a quick commute to major employers on both sides of the river. The neighborhood is directly accessible to Highway 94; the 364/Page Extension is a mere two minutes away; and Interstates 70 and 64/40 are within a 5- to 10-minute drive.

St. Charles’ countless shopping, dining, and entertainment complexes are virtually at owners’ doorsteps, and recreational opportunities abound, including the comprehensive sports and aquatic facilities of nearby Wapelhorst Park. Of special interest to families with children, Oakleigh Park will be served by the Francis Howell R-III District, whose high schools have all been named Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished Schools for the past two academic years.

New-Generation Home Designs
Whether you are looking for a traditional neighborhood environment or an easy-maintenance lifestyle, Oakleigh Park has the answer. The leisure time comes standard with Fischer’s newest Villa portfolio, a collection of free-standing designs starting in the $260s, with lawn/landscaping care and snow removal included in the monthly homeowner association fee.

Already attracting buyers of all types who don’t have the time or inclination for yardwork, this Vista Lifestyle™ community features villa-style ranch and 1.5-story plans with two or three bedrooms, 1,347 to 2,113 square feet of living space, and a 2-car garage.

Equally popular, the builder’s Manor Collection offers eight feature-packed ranch, 1.5-story, and 2-story designs with three or four bedrooms, based from the $290s and ranging up to 2,904 square feet in size. Twenty-four Manor sites are currently available in Oakleigh Park’s first phase, and 60-foot frontages allow for the option of a 3-car garage with many of the plans.

Both collections assure buyers of Fischer’s legendary construction quality, today’s latest amenities, and a wide variety of customization options.

Now Is the Time to Buy
Responding to the high level of interest, development of the Oakleigh Park site has been fast-tracked, and construction has begun. The Manor Collection will be represented by two displays – a 1.5-story “Parker”’ and a 2-story “Stratton.” A “Highland” ranch will showcase the easy-care design portfolio. Mary Stieffermann has been named sales manager for Oakleigh Park and is currently based at St. Charles’ nearby Villages of Provence, where a display model is open for touring. For more information, please visit the Villages of Provence display Mon-Fri between 11am and 5pm at 2301 Parc Saint Mitre Court, St. Charles, MO 63301. Or, call Kim at 314-283-6510.

Have you been thinking about moving? Fischer & Frichtel’s Vista Lifestyle Communities could be the perfect place! Vista Lifestyle communities offer a home for every lifestyle, from empty nesters to families with children who would prefer not to worry about lawn care, landscaping maintenance and snow removal. These services are included in the monthly homeowner association fee! Homes in these communities range from 1,347-2,250 sq. ft., are uniform in color, include 2-car garages, open living areas, spacious master suites, and are built to Fischer & Frichtel’s exacting standards. So, in addition to providing a carefree lifestyle, these communities have a timeless, aesthetic look and feel. Fischer & Frichtel is currently offering the Vista Lifestyle in five master-planned communities in the St. Charles and St. Louis county areas:

1. Villages of Provence

The Villages of Provence is a beautiful, multi-builder community situated in the quiet heart of St. Charles, just moments from some of the area’s most popular attractions, such as Historic Main Street, the Missouri Riverfront, Blanchette Park, Frontier Park, the Katy Trail, Lindenwood University and the Streets of St. Charles. Fischer & Frichtel is offering villa-style ranch and 1.5-story floor plans ranging from 1,347 to 2,113 sq. ft. Homeowners enjoy walking trails, a gazebo, abundant green space, and an outstanding location between Randolph Street and Mel Wetter Parkway, with convenient access to Highways 370 and I-70—also less than 15 minutes from the Lambert St. Louis Airport! Homes start in the $230s.

2. Oakleigh Park – Villas

Conveniently located just off Highways 94 and 364 in St. Charles, Oakleigh Park is a gorgeous, master-planned community with a single boulevard, three cul-de-sacs, and picturesque green spaces. A wooded creek borders the property, and an 8-foot asphalt walking trail surrounds the perimeter, which is near the Great Rivers Greenway—a magnificent system of trails with connectivity to the Katy Trail, Lakeside 370, and Creve Coeur Park. Fischer & Frichtel’s Villa Collection at Oakleigh Park includes ranch-style homes and 1.5-story floor plans ranging from 1,347 – 2,113 sq. ft. Residents of Oakleigh Park will be served by the highly rated Francis Howell School District. Homes start in the $250s.

3. Charlestowne Place

Charlestowne Place is a fantastic new multi-builder community adjacent to New Town in St. Charles, just minutes from Historic Main Street. Because of its proximity to Highway 370, it is less than 15 minutes from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport! This spacious neighborhood features picturesque lakes, playgrounds, gazebos, walking trails, and a strong sense of community. Fischer & Frichtel Vista Lifestyle home buyers can choose from a collection of floor plans from villa-style ranches, to 1.5-story and 2-story homes ranging from 1,347 sq. ft.- 2,113 sq. ft. Charlestowne Place is served by the Orchard Farm School District. Homes start in the $210s.

4. The Villages at Brightleaf: Orchard Village

The Villages at Brightleaf is a dynamic, multi-builder community across from Town Center in Wildwood. It features four distinct villages, each with its own style of single-family homes in a variety of floorplans and price ranges. The Vista Lifestyle is featured in Orchard Village, where homebuyers may choose from villa-style ranches, 1.5-story, or 2-story floor plans ranging from 1,347 to 2,250 sq. ft. Families with children may be interested to know that this community is located in the top-rated Rockwood School District. Homes start in the $310s.

5. Windswept Farms

Located in Eureka, just off I-44 at Hwy 109 and Hwy W, Windswept Farms is a 174-acre, multi-builder community which is full of onsite amenities, including lakes with fountains, a barn-style community pavilion, community gardens, and lots of common ground. Fischer & Frichtel Vista Lifestyle home buyers may choose from villa-style ranches, 1.5-story, and 2-story floor plans ranging in size from 1,347 – 2,113 sq. ft. Homes start in the $250s.

No matter what your lifestyle, Fischer & Frichtel has the perfect home for you. Visit www.fandfhomes.com for more information about our five Vista Lifestyle Communities. While you’re there, make sure to look at our collection of floor plans, take a 3D virtual tour, and virtually design your home with our Interactive Design Tool. If you have questions, please feel free to call our New Home Specialist, Kim Kelly, at 314-283-6510.

Thinking about moving? Fischer & Frichtel’s Vista Lifestyle Communities offer carefree living amenities and a home for every lifestyle.

1. Villa

Many people are not sure what a villa is, or what makes it different from other homes.

Description: Villas are modestly sized homes which are uniform in color and have full-service grounds maintenance included in the homeowners association fee. In most villas, there are two bedrooms on the main level. At Fischer & Frichtel, villa buyers are also given the option to finish the lower level for even more living and entertainment space. Buyers can add a bedroom or two and a full bathroom to accommodate children, roommates or guests.

Benefits: Many home buyers choose villas for the appeal of the carefree lifestyle. Since lawn care, landscape maintenance and snow removal services are provided, you will never have to worry about the condition of your yard—or your neighbor’s. Because of this, as well as the uniformity in design, these neighborhoods tend to look beautiful and well-groomed for decades.

Suited For: Villas are well-suited to empty nesters and busy professionals, especially those who travel often. However, not having to worry about lawn care, landscape maintenance or snow removal is huge benefit for everyone. That’s why Fischer & Frichtel developed it’s Vista Lifestyle™ Communities, which include villa-style ranch, 1.5-story and 2-story floor plans with full-service grounds maintenance provided. These homes are great for individuals and families in any stage of their lives!

2. Ranch

Ranch-style homes are becoming more and more popular with home buyers year after year, and it’s easy to see why.

Description: Ranch-style homes allow owners the convenience of living on one main level. If you are interested in adding more activity and entertainment space or private guest quarters, Fischer & Frichtel can also finish your lower level during the build. In standard ranch-style floor plans, all of the bedrooms are positioned on one side of the home and the living spaces on the other. In a spit ranch the master suite is on one side of the home, and the guest bedrooms are on the other, with the living spaces in between.

Benefits: Ranch homeowners enjoy not having to walk up and down stairs each time they visit the bedrooms. Ranch homes are available in a wide range of sizes to suit your lifestyle. Fischer & Frichtel open concept ranch floor plans, which are perfect for entertaining and family gatherings, have become legendary throughout the St. Louis region.

Suited For: Ranch style homes are popular with buyers in all walks of life, including families with children, single professionals and empty-nesters. They are a great option for those who are downsizing from a larger 2-story home, yet large families can also upsize them to include five or six bedrooms. No matter the size of your family, a ranch-style home is sure to fit your needs.

3. 1.5-Story

1.5-story homes are a wonderful combination of space and functionality.

Description: In a 1.5-story floor plan, the master suite is on the main level, and the guest bedrooms and additional living space, such as a loft, are on the second floor. Some of Fischer & Frichtel’s 1.5-story floor plans include customization options such as a secondary master bedroom, princess suite, or a Jack & Jill bathroom. For even more living and entertainment space or guest quarters, the lower level can be finished as well.

Benefits: Owners of 1.5-story homes enjoy having the master suite on the main level near the activity and entertainment spaces, and the rest of the bedrooms on the second floor to allow for separation and privacy for children or guests.

Suited For: Not only is this home perfect for families with children, it also suits singles and couples who want the master suite on the main level, and private spaces on the second floor for offices or guests.

4. 2-Story

2-story homes are for buyers who prefer a strong separation between the bedrooms and the activity and entertainment spaces.

Description: The entire main floor in a 2-story home is dedicated to activity and entertainment spaces, while the second floor is reserved for the master suite and guest bedrooms. Fischer & Frichtel offers 2-story homes in a range of square footage options. In most of our 2-story floor plans, there are also bonus rooms on the second level, such as loft spaces. Customization options include a second floor laundry room or additional bedroom instead of loft space.

Benefits: The most notable benefit of a 2-story home is the separation of space. Since all of the bedrooms are located on the second level, there is a natural privacy and sound barrier from the first floor. 2-story homes also maximize square footage for the investment. As with all of Fischer & Frichtel’s homes, the lower level may also be finished to add guest quarters or even more living or entertainment space.

Suited For: 2-story homes are great for families with children, or anyone who prefers their bedroom and living spaces to be completely separate. This is helpful when family members have differing schedules. It allows them to use activity and entertainment spaces freely without disturbing others who may be sleeping.

No matter what your lifestyle, Fischer & Frichtel has the perfect home for you. Visit www.fandfhomes.com for more information about our new home communities and Move-In Ready homes. Or, if you have your own property, we can build a home from our portfolio on your land! When you visit our website, make sure to look at our collection of floor plans, take a 3D virtual tour, and play with our Interactive Design Tool. If you have questions, please feel free to call New Home Specialist, Kim Kelly, at 314-283-6510.

1. Preparing for your move

One of the first steps in any home transition, especially when moving to a smaller space, is purging unnecessary items and organizing what you plan to keep. Decluttering before a move will save you time and money on moving expenses and unpacking. A good way to streamline the process is to tackle one room at a time and make decisions based on the condition of each item and how often you utilize them.

If you’d like help with that, call a professional organizer. They can help you decide which items are the most important to you and devise a plan to prepare for your move. In the St. Louis/St. Charles area, professional organizers like Susan Stewart of Perfectly Placed, or Christy DeJohn of Transitions TLC can help you quickly and easily get ready for the big day.

2. Staging your existing home for sale

If you have a home to sell, your real estate agent will know what needs to be done to prepare it for the market. Ask your agent for advice on how it should be staged. Agents know which improvements will help bring the best offers, and will be able to tell you which of your belongings enhance your home, and which ones detract from it.

Organizing your belongings can also help make the home appear larger. And, when there are no distractions, it’s easier for potential buyers to picture themselves living there. Of course, you should also ensure that the floors and surfaces are clean, there is nothing in disrepair, and the exterior of the home and landscaping looks well-cared for.

3. Unpacking in your new home

Professional organizers can also help you get settled in your new home. They can help you unpack, organize your belongings and set up your closets and other areas that would benefit from organization. Within a matter of days, you’ll have your new house turned into the home you’ve always wanted.

With tips like these, moving into your new home can be easier than you ever thought possible. If you are ready for your next home, check out the St. Louis and St. Charles County industry leaders at Fischer & Frichtel Homes, a homebuilding legacy since 1945.