I was not always a Realtor (imagine!). How ironic that even as a kid, I knew the staircase to be central to our home.  Not just any staircase! It was made up of three flights of stairs that went from the third floor to the main floor (it had to handle a house for 12 [Read More]

Hosting this Thanksgiving? Tips for the Host and Thanksgiving Guests! Are you the one to host Thanksgiving this year? Chances are, you have planned out the (amazing) meal. Now let's get your home ready for Thanksgiving guests!  Lighten up: Check indoor and outdoor lights, replace dim bulbs, lighten up hallways and stairways. Remember, your Thanksgiving [Read More]

The Witches Crook, built slanted with reason, A fitting tale for this Halloween season. For while you are out dressing up as ghosts, Somewhere a witch is reading this post. She knows that soon you’ll be off your guard, While greeting trick or treaters in your yard. She will be out on Halloween night, Looking [Read More]

Don’t Leave Leaves Until Spring! As the leaves fall, it’s time to roll up your sleeves (or hire a helping hand) and give your yard a little seasonal TLC. Removing leaves not only keeps your lawn healthy but also prevents slippery walkways and clogged drains later on.  Tip: Remember to check your city’s curbside pickup [Read More]

Today’s Market: Perception vs. Reality   We’ve had a lot of great conversations lately about the market — with buyers, investors, lenders, guest speakers at a recent RE/MAX event, and many of you who are simply curious about where things are headed. The perspectives definitely varied! Some people voiced concern; others were genuinely excited. We [Read More]

A Note from The Right Realtors How’s the market right now? We have entered a new season in the real estate market. Thankfully the changes are small, and not major concerns in any one price, area, or type of property. Reports say that inventory increased just 1.4% last week. However, all our buyers saw a [Read More]

The Front Door: Serving as a Backdrop for the First Day of School since 1925 Okay, so I’m not exactly sure about the year. But I do know that many of us enjoy using our home as the ultimate backdrop for this important occasion: the first day of school. Is there any better feeling than [Read More]

It’s State Fair Time! What does that mean to you? Ask a dozen people and you’ll likely get a dozen different answers. That’s the magic of the Fair—it somehow appeals to everyone in its own way. For some, it’s all about the food. For others, the music. Maybe it’s entering a competition, seeing your school [Read More]

Picture this: you’re at a backyard gathering when someone says, “I’d love to buy a home, but the down payment is way too high.” Then another person chimes in, “Yeah, unless you’ve got 20–50% to put down, or better yet, all cash, it’s not worth it.” You nod politely, but inside, you know that’s not [Read More]

We’ve been having many great conversations lately about the market. And honestly? There’s a lot to feel good about!  There’s continued strong demand and an energy right now that feels really positive. It’s fun to see the market presenting some fresh opportunities that our buyers and sellers have been hoping for. Clients who have been [Read More]

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! PLEASE VOTE DAILY! Click to Vote!! Look for us in "Shopping & Services" listed under Real Estate Agent AND Real Estate Company! See your other favorite local businesses and VOTE!

Please Share This Great Program! The Gillespie Center does so much for our community! To show our support and appreciation, we are offering a program that contributes financially to the needs of the Center. This is Exclusively for Gillespie Center Members and their Families as a way for them to accomplish their Real Estate Goals [Read More]

Had such a great time at Mound True Value! They hosted such a nice evening! We were able to enjoy a few appetizers, catch up with friends (and make new ones!) and buy from the craft vendors who attended! Always a nice event!  THANK YOU!

The Tree Lighting Event last weekend was so fun! Weather was perfect! Thank you to everyone who made this happen! Westonka Community & Commerce, City of Mound, Mound Fire Department and so many more volunteers and organizations! THANK YOU! LOVE our COMMUNITY!!!  Click here to read Fun History of Tree in Mound

The market is active! This graph shows in July 2023, NEW LISTINGS began to trend DOWN. This year, however, NEW LISTINGS are trending UP! We captured July as a moment in time to show the decline in 2023 vs the increase this year! It shows what we are experiencing in this unusually active FALL market!! [Read More]

So Amazing to represent the Westonka Business Community in Welcoming Artessa at their Grand Opening Event/Ribbon Cutting.

Yes, changes in the real estate industry are here! We will continue to stay on top of this ever-adjusting market and how the new rules affect both our buyers and our sellers. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for both. You can count on us, always, to be up front with you [Read More]

Could be the difference many of our clients need! Full Article Here

We were proud to be a sponsor for the Spirit of the Lakes Festival 20th Anniversary!   It was also an honor to share our booth with the Mound Westonka Tonkabots this year!  Hopefully you had a chance to check them out! We had so much fun at the Festival, watched the Parade, and took in [Read More]