Kara Skinner, Realtor

08/06/2026

The last couple of months have been busy! But I couldn’t be happier and more honored to help guide each client through this process! Thank you for trusting in me!

🎉 Celebrating Our Top Producers for July! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our top producing agents for the month of July!

We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart these ladies pour into serving their clients and our community every single day. Real estate is about so much more than buying and selling homes. Real estate is about building relationships, earning trust, and helping families through some of life’s biggest milestones.

Thank you to everyone who chose Locals Realty to guide you through your real estate journey. Your support allows us to continue doing what we love.

Congratulations again, Lorene, Amber, and Kara! Here’s to another great month of serving our communities. 🩷🏡

08/01/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | Sunday | 1:30–3:30 PM

📍 1914 McKinley Range, Festus, MO

Some homes just make sense… and this is one of them.

Join me this Sunday from 1:30–3:30 PM and see everything this beautiful ranch has to offer! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a finished lower level with endless possibilities, and a fenced backyard with a deck that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

One of the biggest updates has already been taken care of with a brand-new HVAC, giving you peace of mind while leaving room to make it your own over time.

Conveniently located with quick access to I-55, Highway 67, and Highway A, you’ll love how easy it is to get wherever you need to go while still enjoying the comfort of home.

I’d love to show you around and answer any questions you have. Stop by this Sunday and see why this one feels like home! 🩷

07/28/2026

Happy Closing Day, Rick Griggs and Andres!!! I’m beyond excited to see what you do to this old house!!! We were here a year (almost to the day) ago but I think now we’ve found “the one”!!! Location, charm, a diamond in the rough! Thank you for trusting me to guide you through this journey once again. We couldn’t have done it without the always bubbly, always on top of it Donna Mitchell Flaherty and the hard working, kind ladies of Continental Title Festus!!! Thank you all for your teamwork in making this dream a reality! And thank you to Mary Kay at Gruska and Co. for creating these cute signs and gift baskets for me!!!

07/25/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | Northwoods Subdivision

Festus, MO

Some homes just make sense.. and this is one of them.

Welcome to 1914 McKinley Range, a spacious ranch in the sought-after Northwoods Subdivision! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, a wood-burning fireplace, a finished lower level, and a fenced backyard. To top it off, the brand-new HVAC means one of the biggest updates is already taken care of.

Conveniently located just minutes from I-55, Highway 67, and Highway A, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to everything while still feeling right at home.

Asking Price: $350,000
📍 1914 McKinley Range | Festus, MO

📅 Showings begin Friday, July 24!
🏡 Open House: Saturday, July 25 | 2:00–4:00 PM

📲 Call, text, or message me to schedule your private showing!
Amber Glass, 314-629-9531 Sherri McNeely 314-315-2066
Locals Realty, LLC 888-804-9992

07/13/2026

🎉🎉🎉UNDER CONTRACT! Second day on the market! 🎉 🎉🎉 Thrilled for my sweet clients!!

Every successful sale starts long before the sign goes in the yard.

This sweet home is officially under contract, and it took thoughtful planning, strategic pricing, preparation, and a customized marketing plan to help position it for success. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to selling a home. Every property deserves a strategy tailored to today’s market.

If you’re thinking about selling, let’s start planning now! Even if your move is months away, having the right strategy from the beginning can help you maximize your home’s value and attract strong buyers.

And if you’re looking to buy, I’d love to help you find the right home and guide you through the process every step of the way.

Ready to make your next move? I’d love to help you create a plan that works for you!!

📩 Send me a message to get started!

07/11/2026

Welcome home to 2012 Kimmy Lane! 3 bed/4 bath with 1418 sqft situated on a quiet cul-de-sac. It features a flowy open floor plan, fully finished basement with a walkout, spacious kitchen with ample cabinets and counter space, vaulted ceilings in the primary bedroom…the list goes on! Offered at $330,000. Contact me today for a showing!! Locals Realty, LLC 888.804.9992

06/02/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS FRIDAY!

Come check out 7001 Wayles Drive in Barnhart from 5-7 PM.

✨ Move-in ready
✨ Great location
✨ Opportunity to tour in person and ask questions

I'd love to see you there!

📍 7001 Wayles Drive, Barnhart, MO 63012
🗓 Friday, June 5
⏰ 5:00-7:00 PM

3 bed | 2.5 bath | ready for your personal touches!
Asking Price: $224,900

05/31/2026

New Listing in High Ridge! Charming, all brick ranch sitting on 2 acres! Full basement with a walkout and ready to be finished to your liking! Contact me for a private showing!! Offered at $220,000.

05/28/2026

⭐️HAPPY CLOSING DAY!!!⭐️
When this couple came to me needing to be within a VERY specific 2 mile radius I thought it would take months to find the right home for them. Not only limited inventory, but a much desired neighborhood which meant multiple offer situations. So I was floored when the second house we looked at was “the one”!!! With a solid offer, great communication with the listing agent, and a top notch loan officer willing to go the extra mile, my client’s offer won! It was smooth from start to finish thanks to the ladies at Continental Title Company Festus, the wonderful Crystal Conway, Mortgage Lender and one of the kindest agents I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, Megan Kaup.

This is a story of new beginnings and finding peace. I thank them for trusting in me to guide them through this journey…although it was a short trip! I couldn’t be happier for them to be in the perfect house, in the perfect location and at the perfect price for them.