My interest in houses began early in my life. My father was a builder of custom homes and my mother was one of the first woman realtors, beginning her career in 1957 in our hometown in Northern Illinois. My college bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University is in Interior Design and Architecture. I worked in contract and residential interior design as an ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) professional for twenty years in the Chicago, Illinois area. I joined my family's REMAX real estate business as a licensed agent in 1994. Transferring to Texas in 1997 has given me "hands on" experience on moving a family across country. I worked as an assistant for a "top producing" realtor while earning my Texas license and then joined up with Keller Williams in May 1999.
Throughout the years of continuing real estate education, I have attained the ABR - Accredited Buyer's Agent; CRS - Certified Residential Specialist; GRI - Graduate of Real Institute and SRES- Senior Real Estate Specialist designations. I have been selected as one of D Magazine's BEST Real Estate Agents in Dallas. I served on the Agent Leadership Council and was consistently in the "Top 10" in the McKinney Keller Williams office.
In 2012, I joined Private Label Realty where I was consistently in the top 10% in production. JP & Associates Realtors acquired Private Label in 2017 and I continue to work with many Sellers and Buyers "Exceeding their Expectations".
In staging my client’s homes in preparation to putting the homes on the market, I practice Feng Shui design for selling Real Estate which gives homes the "Positive" Energy that appeals to Buyers!
01 Sep 2023
Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, the Federal Reserve shut down the party when it began raising interest rates last...
31 Jul 2023
To avoid buyer’s remorse, be sure to consider your future self when shopping for a home. Most new homebuyers don’t regret becoming homeowners. In fact, according to a survey by LendingTree, 80% of recent...
01 Jul 2023
Does your current home no longer serve your needs? If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This can be a difficult choice, and there’s...
01 Jun 2023
There’s an old adage in real estate: location, location, location. But ever since the Federal Reserve began its series of inflation-fighting interest rate hikes last year, a new mantra has emerged: mortgage rates, mortgage...
01 May 2023
It’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low.1 Additionally, mortgage rates have risen significantly since 2021, while inventory remains tight for...
31 Mar 2023
Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone larger seasonal tasks....
28 Feb 2023
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
31 Jan 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
01 Jan 2023
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...