Over $550 Million in Career Sales

Over $50 Million in 2024 Sales

I am a North Shore native and a lifelong Chicago resident, and I feel fortunate to call Lake Forest my home for the past ten years. After our daughter was born, my husband Dave and I were looking to move from the city to the suburbs to start our family, and Lake Forest was an obvious choice. My husband was born and raised in Lake Forest, and his wonderful experience drew us back. We have found Lake Forest the perfect community to raise our two young children, Hayden (10) and James (8).  Whether we are enjoying the Open Lands, one of the many local parks, or the beach, we are so grateful for all that Lake Forest (and its sister community Lake Bluff) has to offer.

Prior to pursuing my career in real estate, I spent the first part of my career in education as a high school English teacher at one of Chicago’s top selective enrollment schools and as a student teacher advisor at Northwestern University. My background in education coupled with my personable, hardworking, and trustworthy nature will shape my approach to real estate: to educate and demystify the entire buying and selling process for my clients and to tirelessly work to best represent their interests. 

In 2019, I partnered with my mother-in-law Lisa Trace, a 20-year, top-producing agent in the area and learned the ins and outs of the business. The Trace Team has exponentially grown their business each year to become the top-producing team at @properties Lake Forest with over $50M in 2024 sales** and over $550M in career sales.*

Lisa and I combine vast knowledge and experience with fresh market perspective to provide clients unsurpassed service. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, we would love to help you.  

Education

Northwestern University, Master of Science in Education, Secondary English

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism and Mass Communication

Glenbrook South High School 

Personal Affiliations

Board Member and Fundraising Committee, Spirit of 67 Foundation

Executive Board Member & Communications Coordinator, Everett Elementary School APT

Allendale Women's Board

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Personal Interests 

Family, Friends, Reading, Fitness, Travel 

*MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/2000-12/2024

**MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/2024-12/2024