Megan Gillette :: Managing Broker with Keller Williams TREC

06/04/2026

Your June Soundtrack: Electric Goldmine 🎵☀️
If you're not listening to Electric Goldmine's latest album this summer, what are you doing?!

C-U has WORLD-CLASS local talent and Electric Goldmine is proof! 🎸
Listen to "3s" and let these lyrics hit:
"The astonishing beauty that shines all around you comes out with authentic confidence"

This is what Electric Goldmine does - captures the ESSENCE of what it means to be alive, to be authentic, to show up as yourself in the world. 💙
Summer + local music + cold drink + MEANING = PERFECTION

GET THE ALBUM NOW:
🎵 Download "3s" & the full Electric Goldmine album → https://electric-goldmine.bandcamp.com/album/electric-goldmine
(Support direct from the artist! 🎸)
Supporting local artists = supporting the C-U culture that makes our community BRILLIANT!
What's on YOUR summer playlist? Drop it below! 👇

11 track album

06/02/2026

Half of 2026 is GONE! Where Are YOUR Real Estate Goals? ⏰🏠
We're at the halfway point of the year. Time to assess:
📊 Buyers:
Did you get pre-approved? ✓
Have you toured homes? ✓
Made an offer yet? ⏳

Sellers:
Thought about listing? ✓
Got your home valued? ✓
Ready for July market? ⏳

Investors:
Analyzed opportunities? ✓
Acquired properties? ✓
Building your portfolio? ⏳

We all know the second half of 2026 will go jus as FAST.

If homeownership or investment is on your list, the time to act is NOW.

Fall will be here before you know it.
And fall real estate is a completely different market.
Let's make the second half of 2026 YOUR real estate success story!
📞 Ready to take action?
- Megan Gillette, Managing Broker
Keller Williams | The Real Estate Center of Illinois

05/04/2026

“May the 4th be with you” 💫

In real estate—and in life—success isn’t about luck… it’s about staying consistent, trusting the process, and showing up even when things feel uncertain.

Just like any great journey, there will be challenges—but that’s where growth happens. Keep pushing forward, stay focused on your goals, and remember: every step you take is getting you closer to where you’re meant to be.

🏡 Whether you’re buying, selling, or just thinking about your next move… the right strategy (and the right team) makes all the difference.

The force is strong this week—let’s make it count.

— Megan Gillette
Gillette Group | Keller Williams

04/15/2026

💃 The 2026 CU Tango Music Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs thru April 19th with live music, dancing, workshops, and community events for ALL experience levels. Several events are completely free — so there's no reason not to go. Grab tickets and see the full schedule at cutangomusic.org

🕺 Four days of world-class Argentine tango right in our backyard.

🎵 Thu 4/16 — Free opening concert at Krannert
🎵 Fri 4/17 — Festival concert + milonga
🎵 Sat 4/18 — Family concert, workshops & free intro class
🎵 Sun 4/19 — Brunch, practica & live jam

Tickets at cutangomusic.org — see you on the dance floor!

04/10/2026

Art that lives and breathes — all weekend long. 🎨

The 2026 Boneyard Arts Festival is HERE, and Champaign-Urbana is the canvas. April 10–12, over 90 venues across the county come alive with painters, sculptors, poets, musicians, weavers, performers, and more — all sharing their creativity with YOU for FREE.

This year's signature image? "Devotion" — a stunning watercolor by Urbana's own Zoya Wu, featuring two great blue herons under a moonlit sky. It's tender, it's powerful, and it's pure CU.

From galleries and cafes to salons and storefronts, art is literally everywhere this weekend. Step inside somewhere you've never been. Discover an artist you'll love forever.

Where will you start? Drop your first stop in the comments! 👇✨

📍 All across Champaign-Urbana County
🗓️ April 10–12 | FREE admission
🌐 boneyardartsfestival.org

04/03/2026

Did You Know? Roger Ebert's C-U Origin Story 🎬⭐

Before Roger Ebert became America's most famous film critic, he was just a college student working as an usher at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign!

Think About That:
The guy who literally defined movie criticism for generations - the one whose "thumbs up" could make or break a film - started his journey RIGHT HERE watching movies and interacting with audiences at OUR historic theater!
Maybe those early experiences shaped his legendary career? Maybe he learned to read audiences at the Virginia? Maybe he fell in love with cinema in those seats?

And the Virginia Theatre?
Still operating today! 🎭✨
This is peak C-U energy: World-changing talent starting in our backyard, and the places that shaped them STILL THRIVING.

Next time you're at the Virginia Theatre, remember: You're sitting where Roger Ebert once worked. That's pretty cool. 🌟
Have you been to the Virginia Theatre?
What's your favorite memory there? 👇

03/27/2026

Post-Apocalyptic Western at Station Theatre? 🤠💥YES PLEASE.
"Six Rounds of Vengeance" opens TONIGHT at Station Theatre, and this one sounds WILD!

Set in post-apocalyptic "Lost Vegas," it follows a young gunslinger named Jess December on what we can only imagine is an intense revenge journey.
Think: wasteland meets western showdown. 🏜️🔫

The Details:
📍 Station Theatre, 223 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana
📅 March 26 - April 5
🎭 Evening shows: 7:30pm
🌤️ Matinees: 2pm (March 29 & April 5)
🎟️ Tickets at stationtheatre.com
Station Theatre never disappoints with their bold, unique productions. If you love gritty storytelling, creative staging, and supporting local theater - this is YOUR show!
Who's ready for some post-apocalyptic drama? 💥
Tag your theater crew! 👇

02/18/2026

February 17th got me thinking about fresh starts... ✨
Year of the Fire Horse.
"Ring of Fire" Solar eclipse energy.
Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Michael Jordan's birthday (🐐).
All these reminders that it's time to think BOLD.

In real estate, I see it all the time — people waiting for the "perfect moment" to make their move. But here's what I've learned: the perfect moment is when YOU'RE ready.

So what are you ready to build, change, or chase this year?

Whether it's finally buying that first home, upgrading for your growing family, or investing in your future — I'm here to help you make bold moves.
Dream bigger. Start today. I'm cheering you on every step. 💙

— Megan Gillette, Realtor
Keller Williams | The Real Estate Center of Illinois

02/16/2026

Today we honor the leaders who helped shape our nation and the values that continue to guide us — hard work, integrity, and dedication to serving others.

Presidents’ Day is also a reminder of the importance of home and community. Whether you’re searching for your first home, your forever home, or preparing for your next chapter, I’m here to help make the process smooth and successful.

Wishing you a wonderful Presidents’ Day spent with the people and places you love most!

— Megan Gillette, Realtor
Keller Williams, TREC LLC

02/14/2026

Everyone's posting flowers and chocolates today, but let's talk about the REAL relationship that deserves your love: Your Financial Future!

I've helped hundreds of people make their biggest investment - buying a home. But homeownership is just ONE piece of a smart investment strategy.

My Valentine's Day Investment Philosophy:
💰 Fall in Love with Long-Term Thinking
Sustainable wealth is built over decades, not days. Whether it's real estate, retirement accounts, or education - patience pays.

🏠 Real Estate: Still One of the Best Investments
Over the past 30 years, home values have appreciated 3-5% annually. Your home builds equity while you live in it. That's wealth creation on autopilot!

💎 Invest in Appreciation, Not Depreciation
That fancy car? Loses value immediately.
Your home? Typically appreciates over time.

This Valentine's Day:
Instead of expensive reservations, maybe:
💕 Open a high-yield savings account together
💕 Tour homes to see what's possible
💕 Dream about your future with NUMBERS
The most romantic thing you can do? Build a secure future together. That's real love. 💙

Questions about real estate as an investment?
Let's talk about how homeownership fits into YOUR financial picture.

Happy Valentine's Day!

May your investments appreciate and your love compound! 📈❤️
- Megan Gillette, The Gillette Group
Keller Williams | The Real Estate Center of Illinois