Anyone else feel my pain? Having teenagers is basically a daily reminder that your definition of “strapped for cash” and their definition of “rich” are not even remotely close. To them, grabbing takeout again sounds reasonable. To me, I’m mentally calculating how many groceries were ignored at home first. Bills. Insurance. Taxes. Mortgage payments. The thousand tiny expenses that show up every month whether you’re ready or not. I think that perspective only comes with time. But honestly, watching them slowly figure it out is pretty cool too. Adulting comes on fast and enjoying less responsibility while you can isn’t all bad either. San Diego is not the cheapest place to live so teaching them how to manage funds early really is important if I want them to live close to mama. Although I’m still debating whether unpaid parent loans should accrue interest. . #SanDiegoLife #RelatableContent #MomLife #ParentLife #WorkingMom

If you told my high school self I’d end up here, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. 🌴 Southern California? 🏘️ Real estate? 🤳 Talking in front of a camera? Definitely not the plan. I grew up in Montana and Michigan and was honestly pretty shy. I used to break out in hives before book reports because I hated speaking in front of people. But looking back now, some of it actually makes sense. My dad was a builder, and I loved being on job sites with him. Seeing homes come together, learning why things worked the way they did, watching something get built from the ground up. And I think the Midwest work ethic stuck too. Just keep working. Keep learning. Keep getting better. Now here I am, standing in one of our remodel projects getting ready to bring it to market. Life has a funny way of connecting the dots later. . #SanDiegoRealEstate #RealtorLife #WomenInRealEstate #RealEstateSanDiego #HomeRemodel

One of my favorite parts of this job is the moment things stop feeling transactional. At some point, clients stop feeling like “clients.” The conversations get more real. The walls come down a little. Everybody relaxes. And honestly, I think buying or selling a home almost forces that to happen because life gets involved so quickly. Stress. Excitement. Family dynamics. Big decisions. You go from talking about square footage and pricing to talking about real life pretty fast. That’s usually when I know we’ve crossed over from formal to comfortable. And weirdly, I love that part most. It reminds me of when someone walks into your house and opens the fridge without asking. You know they feel at home there. That’s kind of what the best client relationships feel like too. . #SanDiegoRealEstate #RealtorLife #RealEstateSanDiego #ClientRelationships #HomeBuyingJourney

Comment PARK for the listing link. So close to Mr. A' you can order the cavier tator tots from the balcony.! esidence 903, Penthouse at 41West, represents one of the most significant residential offerings to come available in San Diego in recent years. Positioned on the coveted southwest corner of one of the city’s premier boutique residential buildings, the residence captures sweeping, unobstructed views of the city skyline, bay, and coastal horizon from nearly every room. Expansive walls of glass create a seamless connection between the interior and oversized terrace, Repoed by Amber Welch SERHANT California

Maybe it’s because summer is around the corner, but lately I’ve been a little obsessed with San Diego backyards. ☀️ I’ve toured enough homes to know that every family uses outdoor space differently. Some people want a pool. Some want a garden. Some just want enough room for kids, dogs, and a few friends running around on a summer afternoon. As a mom, I’m always imagining real life. Where would we eat dinner outside? Where would the kids end up when their friends come over? Is this the backyard everyone naturally gathers in? That’s why I love seeing the variety of backyards around San Diego. They’re all completely different, and each one tells a story about the family living there. With summer around the corner, I have to ask... what’s your non-negotiable? Pool, view, outdoor kitchen, grass for the kids, or something else? 🌴 . #SanDiegoRealEstate #SanDiegoHomes #BackyardGoals #OutdoorLiving #SummerInSanDiego

Also me a few months later:Can’t wait to grab coffee and catch up. ☕️ Strangers ➝ Clients ➝ Friends Happens more often than you’d think. . #SanDiegoRealEstate #RealtorLife #RealEstateSanDiego #HomeBuyingJourney #ClientRelationships

Everyone knows I’m not a Vegas girl but a quick 18 hours filled with girl time, I’m in! I don’t care where I am. If your friend says she wants to celebrate her wedding you book the flight!!!! #vegas #girlstrip

Day 1 with my broke bestie.