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 Apr 2024
From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused...
01 Mar 2024
When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high...
31 Jan 2024
One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or...
01 Jan 2024
A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of...
01 Dec 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to...
01 Nov 2023
Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer...
29 Sep 2023
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans’ favorite ways to grow their...
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...