Homes by Janell - Designated Managing Brokers

09/05/2026

🏡✨ SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT ✨🏡

Why wait to build when this practically brand-new, one-owner home is ready for you?! 😍

Situated on a desirable corner 1-ACRE lot in Crestwood Forest, this beautiful home offers an impressive floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms ALL on the main level!

🌟 A few features we LOVE:
🏡 Real hardwood flooring
🍽️ Stunning kitchen with a large island, beverage center, induction range, pull-out drawers & tons of counter space
🔥 Cozy great room with gas fireplace & custom built-ins
✨ Dedicated dining room + versatile flex space
🛏️ Spacious primary retreat with French doors, deck access, soaking tub, dual vanities & walk-in closet
🌳 Trex deck overlooking the private backyard
🔥 Stamped concrete patio with room for a fire pit
🧖 Sauna included in the walk-out basement
🛁 Finished 4th full bathroom in the lower level
📦 Tons of unfinished space for storage or future living space
🚪 Exterior basement access—perfect for storing lawn equipment
💧 Tankless water heater
🚗 Side-load garage
🧺 Well-equipped laundry room with cabinetry & mud sink

With 1 acre of space, a fantastic main-level layout and plenty of room to grow in the walk-out basement, this home offers the best of newer construction without the wait!

✨ Like new. Beautifully finished. Move-in ready.

📲 Message us to schedule your private showing!

09/04/2026

Have you eaten at this Breakfast & Brunch restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Lebanon!

Breakfast & Brunch in Lebanon, IL

09/03/2026

🎉💚 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FEARLESS LEADER, JANELL! 💚🎉

Today we get to celebrate the woman behind it all! 🥳

Janell is smart, beautiful, driven, and so full of fight. For nearly 7 years, she has owned and operated a successful real estate company—building not only a business, but a team, a reputation, and something we are incredibly proud to be a part of. 🏡❤️

But as impressive as her accomplishments are, what makes Janell truly special is her heart. She gives so much to our community, is always one of the first people to step up when someone is in need, and genuinely loves helping others. She leads with generosity, determination, loyalty, and a whole lot of FUN. 😂

She pushes us, supports us, makes us laugh, fights for the people she loves, and somehow keeps all of us moving in the right direction along the way.

Janell, we hope you know just how loved and appreciated you are—not only by your team, but by so many people whose lives you've impacted over the years.

Here's to another year of big goals, big laughs, helping others, selling houses and making memories.🥂

Happy Birthday, Janell! We love you and hope you have the BEST day! 🎂🎉💚

09/02/2026

Transforming a small room into a functional and stylish space is easier than you think! Here are some simple yet impactful tips to maximize your space:

1️⃣ Use Lighter Colors: Bright walls and furnishings make the room feel open and airy.

2️⃣ Experiment with Furniture Arrangements: Play with different layouts to find what works best for flow and functionality.

3️⃣ Opt for Sheer Curtains or Shutters: Let in natural light to give the room a more spacious feel.

4️⃣ Try a Colored Ceiling: Add a unique touch to draw the eye upward, making the space feel larger.

These small adjustments can make a big difference in how your room looks and feels. Ready to make your space shine? 🌟

09/01/2026

🏡✨ JUST LISTED! ✨🏡

SPACE, CHARACTER & A BACKYARD MADE FOR SUMMER! ☀️🏊‍♀️

Tucked away on a spacious cul-de-sac lot, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers tons of room to spread out, a flexible floor plan, and an inground pool ready for entertaining!

Inside, you’ll find so much character, including original hardwood floors and an impressive two-story family room featuring:
🏡 Wood-plank ceiling & skylights
🔥 Wood-burning fireplace
✨ Built-in shelving & bay window
🍽️ Open flow to the kitchen & breakfast area

The main level offers plenty of versatility with an oversized office with glass French doors, separate dining room, bedroom, full bath, and laundry room. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, built-in vanity area, and private bath.

And there’s even more downstairs! The completely refinished lower level offers a large family/rec room, bonus space, a 5th bedroom, and updated LVP flooring.

🌳 THE BACKYARD IS THE SHOWSTOPPER!
Step onto the wraparound deck overlooking the inground swimming pool, privacy-fenced yard, mature trees, and fire pit area—an incredible setup for summer gatherings, cookouts, and relaxing at home.

With 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, generous room sizes, a large lot, finished lower level, and a pool, this home has so much to offer. Bring your personal style and finishing touches and make it your own!

📍 JUST LISTED — Schedule your private showing today!

08/31/2026

✨ PRICE ADJUSTMENT | LUXURY LIVING ON 3 PRIVATE ACRES ✨

A new price means a new opportunity to own one of O’Fallon’s truly exceptional custom homes! 🏡🌳

Offering over 6,000 sq. ft. on a gorgeous private, wooded 3-acre lot, this home was designed with incredible craftsmanship, impressive entertaining spaces and more than $100K in custom built-in cabinetry throughout.

✨ Chef’s kitchen with Cambria quartz & custom cabinetry
🔥 Hearth room with wood-beamed ceiling & stone fireplace
🏡 Dramatic two-story great room
🛏️ Luxurious main-floor primary suite
💻 Private home office + formal dining room
🎨 Craft room & custom built-in bookshelves
🍷 Finished walk-out lower level with full kitchen, bar, w**e fridge & ice maker
🎬 Family room + home theater surround
🔥 Outdoor pergola, fireplace & brick patio
🌳 Extensive landscaping & irrigation system
⚡ Whole-house generator
🚗 Side-entry garage with basement access

The lower level alone is an entertainer’s dream, with dining space for 10+, a buffet area, full kitchen and plenty of room to host family and friends.

All of this just minutes from the YMCA, downtown O’Fallon, interstate access, Scott AFB and an easy commute to St. Louis.

📍 O’Fallon, IL
✨ NEW PRICE — Don’t miss your opportunity to see this incredible property!

📲 Contact us to schedule your private showing and experience everything this one-of-a-kind home has to offer!

08/31/2026

Check out this blog about keeping a clear head while going through the homebuying experience! It's not always easy, but it will really improve your decision-making process.

You may feel the urge to buy a house, but is it the right decision? There can be advantages and disadvantages to homeownership, but when it comes to such large financial transactions, the best thing you can do is take the emotion out of your decision...

08/29/2026

Let us know if you want to chat about the property you want.

Take a look at our new listings and let us know about the property you want.

08/29/2026

✨🏡 **SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT | THE ORCHARDS GOLF COMMUNITY** ⛳

This custom home has the **space, setting, and features** you’ve been looking for! Situated on a private lot in The Orchards, this impressive home offers **6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms** and plenty of room to spread out, entertain, work from home and more.

✨ **A few highlights:**
🏡 6 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms
🔥 THREE Gas Fireplaces
🍽️ Spacious Eat-In Kitchen with Double Ovens & Gas Cooktop
🪵 Hardwood Flooring + NEW Carpet
🎨 Fresh Interior Paint
🎬 Finished Walk-Out Basement with Kitchenette & 8' Pour
🚗 Extended Side-Load 3-Car Garage
⛳ Additional Golf Cart Garage
🌳 Private Backyard + Deck
🧺 Main-Level Laundry with Mud Sink
🏠 NEW Roof
✨ Two Staircases + Multiple Living & Entertaining Spaces

And the location makes it even better! Enjoy access to the **community pool, clubhouse and golf course**, plus convenient proximity to interstate access and Scott AFB.

If you’ve been searching for a home with plenty of square footage, a flexible floor plan and a fantastic community, **this one deserves a closer look!** 👀

📲 Message us for additional details or to schedule your private showing!

08/28/2026

🏡✨ OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY! ✨🏡

HOME, OFFICE… OR BOTH? This unique O’Fallon property offers incredible versatility for buyers looking for a beautifully built home or a space with potential for commercial office use!

📍 421 W Highway 50 | O’Fallon, IL
📅 Saturday | 11 AM – 1 PM
💲 Offered at $299,900

Newly built with a fresh, modern design, this property features bright open spaces, soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, abundant natural light and stylish finishes throughout.

✨ Property Highlights:
🏡 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
🌿 Open-concept floor plan
🍽️ Modern kitchen
🛁 Spa-inspired bathroom
☀️ Tons of windows & natural light
💼 Potential commercial office space
📍 Convenient, highly accessible O’Fallon location

Whether you’re searching for a stylish place to call home, a professional office setting, or a property that offers flexibility for your future plans, 421 W Highway 50 is definitely worth seeing in person!

Stop by Saturday from 11–1 PM and explore the possibilities! 🔑