10/07/2026
I get asked all the time.
Real estate or design?
Both.
And they go hand in hand more than you might think.
As a REALTOR®, I’m constantly researching the MLS, not just what’s listed, but what’s actually selling and why it’s selling.
I can see where new construction is outperforming resale, which pockets are growing, how long homes are sitting, what buyers are paying per square foot, and what seems to be moving the needle.
Then design gives me another layer.
I know what selections cost. I understand the difference between designing a spec home for the market and a custom home for one specific client.
I work with builders and architects to help make sure the vision on paper actually aligns with the client’s budget and with what the market will support. No one wants to be upside down with no equity in their brand new home.
Real estate has also been part of my life long before I had a license. My mom was in real estate, and I’ve been around renovations and flipping houses since I was about 13.
So don’t let the two roles confuse you.
One sharpens the other.
Today’s BTS: settling into my new office and prepping for my first builder meeting this afternoon. 🏡📐
Now I need your help with this space…
What color should I paint the office? Comment your suggestion below. 👇