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12/10/2025 0 Comments

December 2025

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Looking back on this year fills me with gratitude. I’m now into my third decade in real estate, and 2025 was the second-best year of my career (2024 still takes the top spot). I also purchased my 5th rental property in Collinsville, making it a busy and rewarding season.

For fun, I’ve gotten hooked on pickleball and even played in a few tournaments—proof that midlife can absolutely include unexpected athletic phases. I’m continuing to study Spanish with hopes of an immersion trip someday, and we welcomed a wonderful au pair from Colombia who’s helping all of us level up…

The kids are thriving: Neyo, now in 8th grade at MAP Montessori, loves history and math, and Nala, in 5th grade at Woodland, is our joyful social butterfly. At home, Winston and Elphie (our Sphynx duo) and Mochi the Poochon keep things lively—they’re basically a tiny, bald-and-fluffy comedy troupe. Some days I think the pets are running the house…and honestly, they might be.

Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright start to 2026. I’d love to hear from you or connect sometime in the new year!
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10/30/2025 0 Comments

October 2025

It feels like the perfect month to introduce a little Halloween spirit — meet Elphie, our elf-eared Sphynx cat! She looks spooky but is actually the sweetest. 👻🐾

I also have a phenomenal New Listing in Glen Carbon — a cozy 3-bedroom ranch on a quiet dead-end street with an awesome lake view. And finally, I’m on the hunt for several buyers right now — you can see what they’re looking for below! If you know of a home that might be a match, I’d love to connect.


~Allison

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8/14/2025 0 Comments

August 2025

​Happy Summer — my favorite season! ☀️

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Real estate has been keeping me busy! I’m excited to share my latest listing — a gorgeous 4-bedroom ranch in Glen Carbon (check it out below!) — plus a rare “Coming Soon” property on 5 acres with a lovely home and a fantastic outbuilding 🏡✨.

Design projects have taken a back seat while I soak up time with the kids — we spent a fun week in Gulf Shores, and I just closed on rental property #5 in Collinsville last Friday!

All the juggling had me craving a little more balance and beauty, which led me to connect with local designer Laura Certa of Spruced Home. She’s been a game-changer, and I’m excited to feature her in this issue too!

~Allison

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5/29/2025 0 Comments

May 2025

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Hey friends!

Summer is here, and I’ve got some fun stuff to share!

From tips on how to write a strong offer in today’s competitive market 🏡—including how to use inspection language to stand out—to styling your home with plants (check out the giant cactus I couldn’t resist this year 🌵), a dreamy new lakefront listing, and the shower window project I finally did—for under $1,000! 💸

Whether you’re house hunting, plant shopping, or just here for the before-and-afters—I’ve got you. Let’s get into it!

~Allison


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4/9/2025 0 Comments

April 2025

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Hi friends!

Spring is in full swing, and I’ve got a fresh batch of local highlights, real estate updates, and fun finds to share with you—think community gems, pickleball vibes, and a peek at my latest listing! 🌷

~Allison


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