December 2025

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!