My husband grew up in a Maryland town that didn’t have a main street. The first time I visited I was really confused. Where is the post office? A dry cleaner? Barber shop? A hardware store? Ice cream shop??!!! I thought about that when I sold...
Eastern Shore Life
A Rising Tide Floats all Boats—How critical updates and a sound pricing strategy increase neighborhood demand
When people visit me for the first time, the first thing they ask is, why are so many houses for sale around here? Then they lean in and whisper, ‘what’s wrong with the neighborhood?’ It’s not just my neighborhood, Prospect Bay. There’s lots of houses for sale...
Plebe Summer & Finding the Right Fit in Real Estate
There’s something about the word home that our men and women in the military understand better than the rest of us ever could. The people who sacrifice the most for our safety often miss out on the simple comforts we all enjoy every day. That’s why my husband and I...
From the Trauma Center to the Negotiating Table: Realizing the true impact of a coordinated effort
My dad had his first heart attack in 1997. (For those of you who don't know, my father passed in 2006). The first time my dad was in the hospital was well before Steve and I were married. I remember so many thoughts came flooding through my mind on that day....
Tennis, Triathlons & Titles: My Endurance-Driven Leap into the Real Estate Profession
I’ve never been one to turn down a challenge. In fact, when most people hesitate to start something new, I’m usually the first one asking where to sign. I guess that’s what drove me to sign on the “dotted” line in January ’95 and make the dreaded mid-year move from...





