Before Allie Rossini became a real estate agent, she was a stay-at-home mom to her three boys. Prior to that, she worked in business development at a St. Louis advertising agency. She says she turned to real estate because so many members of her family are in the business, and because she appreciates houses and loves people. For the past 6 1/2 years, she has worked at Laura McCarthy Real Estate with “great friend and partner” Alison Schneider. “We are the dynamic duo,” she says.
Rossini grew up in Clayton and has raised her children there. She and her family live in Davis Place. She says she loves the neighborhood for its friendliness, for the fact that her kids can roam safely, and for its proximity to Schneider’s house off Wydown Boulevard: “I can walk there in 12 minutes!” she says. Although she and Schneider cover St. Louis’ entire central corridor, they say they can’t help but specialize in Clayton.
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What is your favorite restaurant?
I Fratellini. I love the homemade pasta, especially with seafood.
Which park/outdoor spot do you most enjoy?
I always walk on Wydown. It’s such a beautiful road.
Where do you grab a good cup of coffee?
Kaldi’s on Carondelet Plaza for the coffee of the day.
What qualities make this a great neighborhood?
The school district and the walkability.
What is your favorite thing about Clayton?
The fact that you can walk to a ‘downtown.’ There aren’t many neighborhoods where that is possible.
What does Clayton have that sets it apart from other areas in St. Louis?
It is centrally located and isn’t cookie-cutter. It has its own distinct charm.
NOTEWORTHY: Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider sold more than $22 million in real estate in 2015.
Pictured: Alison Schneider and Allie Rossini at I Fratellini
Photo: Bill Barrett