Fall is upon us, friends! I know some of us have been waiting all year for this. The pumpkins, the turning leaves, the bonfires, and the apple orchard visits all bring back sweet memories from years past, and a sense of familiarity that warms our hearts. I love it! One of the best ways to…
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Labor Day
Happy Labor Day, friends! This holiday always feels like summer’s final hurrah as everyone has already begun switching gears into “back-to-school” and preparing for fall. Labor Day is such a welcome and perfectly timed long weekend. A chance to enjoy friends and family and rest from our labors as we celebrate the final days of…
Country vs. Town Life
As a realtor, I have client’s who strongly prefer town life, and others who just as strongly prefer to live in the country. The debate concerning the pros and cons of country life vs. town life is one that is steeped with personal experience. If you grew up in the country, chances are you have…
Market Update.
When it comes to real estate, there is a constant ebb and flow in the market. It is fascinating to consider the various factors that drive the market and create the results we see playing out each year. When we “run the numbers” and compare where we are at now with this same time last…
Summer Activities in Central Illinois.
It’s my favorite time of year! Everything about life just seems to be a little more relaxed in these warm months, and I welcome it. The normal schedule is sprinkled with family vacations, evening cookouts with friends, and weekend pool days that bring a delightful change of pace. Since I am always looking for more…
Midwest Food Bank.
Today I want to showcase an organization that holds a very special place in our community and a meaningful role in my own life. Midwest Food Bank has been serving not only our local community, but meeting needs all around the world since its humble beginnings in 2003. Although it started in the Kieser family’s…