Allison Sells Homes Blog

☀️ Summer day trips + new Edwardsville listings! Read my complete guide to visiting Fugitive Beach in Rolla, MO, tour our featured 3-bedroom brick home at 1229 Grant Dr ($295,000), and see current buyer needs in the area. Read the full post on the Allison Sells Homes blog! 🏡

Just Listed! Check out 21 Lou Juan Drive in Glen Carbon, IL ($267,900)—a 3-bed ranch on a private .8-acre lot with an outbuilding, hardwood floors, and walkout basement. Join our Open House Sunday, May 3! Plus, get a sneak peek at 3 upcoming listings in Maryville and Glen Carbon, and learn how my new Zillow Showcase strategy gives sellers maximum market exposure. Read the full update on the blog! 🏡✨

My favorite color is green. So it felt very appropriate this month to share a fun project I just finished at my house. I recently color drenched my bedroom in a moody deep olive green (Benjamin Moore Trailing Vines), and it instantly became my favorite room in the house. Color drenching is having a big design moment right now. Instead of just painting the walls, the same color continues across the trim, doors, and sometimes even the ceiling. The result is a cozy, layered spa

Sell smarter this year! Learn how my new Zillow Showcase partnership helps listings sell faster and for up to 3% more on average. Plus, explore sneak-peek details on upcoming homes in Belleville, Collinsville, and O'Fallon, and get crucial real estate guidance regarding the City of Collinsville drinking water advisory. Read the full post on the Allison Sells Homes blog! 🏠💡

Looking back on 2025 fills me with gratitude! Entering my third decade in real estate, 2025 marked the second-best year of my career, plus the purchase of my 5th rental property in Collinsville. From pickleball tournaments and Spanish lessons to family milestones with Neyo, Nala, and our pets, read my full year-in-review update and personal reflections on the Allison Sells Homes blog! ✨🏡

Fall is here! Check out our seasonal real estate update featuring active local home listings, essential autumn maintenance tips to boost your property's value, and current buyer needs in the area. Whether you're getting ready to sell before winter or looking for your next home, head over to the Allison Sells Homes blog to read the full update! 🍂🏡