Suzanne Venker and her husband, William, bought a four-bedroom, two bath at 911 Craig Dr. in Kirkwood for $490,000 from Randall and Cynthia Zinger on Aug. 6.

The Singers paid $265,000 for the property in April 2003.

Rada Martin of Coldwell Banker Gundaker real estate was the agent for the sale. The listed price was $499,900.

Mrs. Venker is the author of 7 Myths of Working Mothers: Why Children and (Most) Careers Just Don't Mix, a career advice book which examines how women can balance a career and motherhood.

She is also a former middle school English teacher.

Mr. Venker is a former player for the St. Louis Grizzlies, an independent amateur hockey team with Hockey North America. A St. Louis native, he was a defenseman for the Grizzlies from 2001-05, playing in 64 total games and finishing his career with the team with three goals and eight assists.

Kirkwood home sales have dropped 11 percent through July 2007 vs. the same period in 2006. The median price over that time periods has also dropped $10,000 from $210,000 in 2006 to $200,000 so far this year.

Median sales prices in Kirkwood rose steadily from 1999 to 2005 but dropped in 2006, according to BlockShopper Metrics.

Address: 911 Craig Drive
Buyer(s): Venker Suzanne OEt Venker William J Et Ux Con
Seller(s): Cynthia Singer (Wife) and Randall Singer (Husband)
Sale date: Aug. 6, 2007