A long time ago, in a suburb close by, Leslie got her real estate license. She knew she'd have fun learning about it, and convinced herself it was also a "logical" career move after completing her MBA. But honestly, she mostly got into it for the adventure.

Fresh off living in Spain and buying her first home, Leslie could relate to people wanting that same excitement. The thrill of the home search was intoxicating. The market was going up, and she got to work on cool projects—land development, 1031 exchanges, even hosting client trips to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. She was always looking for new opportunities.

Then 2008 hit. Everything seemed to fall apart. The market crashed, and those next couple years were incredibly difficult for many clients. For Leslie, it became the most challenging yet defining point in her career. It no longer seemed "logical" to continue in real estate—but she wanted to help the people she could.

In the midst of the chaos, Leslie finally realized her true purpose: "I believe your home should be your sanctuary, not your source of stress."

She was representing a new construction development where half the owners were stuck in construction loans that couldn't convert. She'd recently gotten her broker's license and bought into a franchise. And as if that wasn't enough, she and her husband were expecting their first child.

Despite the obstacles, there were always solutions. Taking action was better than staying stuck. Leslie worked with each client to figure out a plan—renting homes that couldn't sell, negotiating with banks, using creative financing. She reorganized her business into a more adaptable independent brokerage.

The real joy wasn't just making the math work. It was making a difference in people's lives.

Living through crises taught Leslie to appreciate calm. Most families she meets need the stress taken down a notch too. While she still loves adventure, she loves people more.

Over 20+ years, Leslie has helped hundreds of families not just find homes they love, but create wealth through real estate. Her clients often work with her through multiple transactions—first home, bigger home, rental properties, commercial spaces, vacation homes. They're not just clients; they're friends for life.

Today, Leslie's mission is clear: help Minnesota families move up and create generational wealth through real estate. Because when you have more, you can give more and do more good in the world. And every family deserves a home that serves their lifestyle now while building their wealth for tomorrow.

"Home should be your safe haven, a place to gather with family and friends. It's for making memories. Finding the right one shouldn't be stressful. You might even call it fun!"