Alison Leonard, Realtor with Phyllis Browning Company

06/17/2026

Every design era has its moment. Some trends become classics, and some become a fun reminder of exactly when a home was renovated. Looking at you, shiplap and barn doors. Which trend would you secretly bring back?

06/12/2026

TWO awesome 5 bedroom homes in Esperanza open tomorrow!

06/10/2026

The homes we’re drawn to often reflect more than our style—they reflect the life we’re hoping to create. Whether it’s a waterfront escape, a historic charmer, or a modern retreat, your dream home might say more about you than you think.

05/27/2026

$500,000 buys you a studio in one city and a 5-bedroom home in another. Here's what no one shows you.

The same dollar amount looks completely different depending on where you plant your flag — and most people have no idea how dramatic that difference really is.

This isn't about which city is better. It's about knowing what your money actually buys — so you can make a decision based on reality, not assumption.

If you're thinking about relocating, upsizing, or buying in another market — comment the city below and I'll tell you what $500K actually looks like in that market.

05/25/2026

A quiet moment to remember, honor, and reflect.

05/20/2026

Your parents bought their first home for $23,000. Take a look at what they got for it.
Avocado green appliances. Harvest gold stoves. S**g carpet in every room. Wood paneling from floor to ceiling. And a mortgage payment that one income could actually cover.
The median American home in 1970 cost $23,400. By 1980 it had climbed to $64,600 — and people thought THAT was expensive.
No open concept. No quartz countertops. No spa bathroom. But it was theirs. Fully, completely, affordably theirs.
Today's median? $430,000.
Same dream. Very different price tag.
Drop a 🟡 in the comments if your family had the harvest gold stove. Drop a 🟢 if it was avocado green. I need to know which one dominated.
Save this one — it's the kind of thing you'll want to show your parents and they'll want to show everyone they know.

05/15/2026

05/13/2026

Walking distance to the Country Club, large primary downstairs, lots of entertaining room! This is such a great price for the area and you must see it in person to appreciate! Investor ready as well!!

05/13/2026

I toured 3 homes last weekend. Here's what buyers are actually experiencing right now — not what the headlines say.

And the market? It looks nothing like it did 2 years ago.

Here's what I'm seeing on the ground:

Inventory is up over 20% from last year. Buyers are touring more homes, taking more time, and actually thinking before they offer.

Seller concessions are back. Closing cost credits. Rate buydowns. Inspection contingencies. 44% of deals right now include some form of seller concession — that number was nearly zero in 2022.

Negotiation is real again. Homes that sat for 3 weeks are getting offers with credits attached. Sellers are listening in a way they weren't two years ago.

This doesn't mean homes are cheap. It doesn't mean you can lowball everything. But it does mean that if you have been waiting for a market where you can actually breathe — this is closer to that than anything we've seen in years.

If you're thinking about buying in the next 90 days, let's talk strategy before you start touring. DM me the word READY and we'll start there.