DC Rise Real Estate vs. the Market: What the Numbers Are Really Saying If you’ve been watching the market in the Galena Territory, you’ve probably felt it—things aren’t moving the way they used to. Homes are sitting longer, price reductions are more common, and buyers are taking their time. That’s e

Just Sold: 242 Blackhawk | Why Timing + Strategy Still Win in Today’s Market Not every great sale happens quickly—but the best ones are almost always intentional. The story behind 242 Blackhawk started over a year ago. I originally connected with the seller through direct mail—something I use not ju

Just Sold: 43 Spring Creek | What It Really Takes to Sell in Today’s Galena Territory Market Selling in today’s market isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy, timing, and making the right decisions early. Our sellers at 43 Spring Creek were ready to move on to the next chapter of their lives. They cam

  Not every transition comes from loss. Sometimes, it comes from a quiet realization over time…that something you once loved has started to feel heavier than it used to. That was the case for Judy. She had built a life around her home in Galena—one filled with good memories, time spent in a place sh

Some responsibilities in life aren’t planned. They’re handed to you in a moment—unexpectedly—and they carry more weight than you ever imagined. For Jill and Don, that moment came with the sudden loss of Jill’s cousin, who was also her best friend. Alongside the grief came something else: the respons

Some homes are sold during exciting seasons of life—new beginnings, growing families, fresh starts. And then there are the other times. The ones that don’t come with celebration.The ones that come with weight, uncertainty, and decisions no one ever hopes to have to make. Over the past year, I’ve fou