Somehow it feels like we are just ringing in the new year—and yet here we are, halfway through 2025, juggling open houses, client calls, business meetings, and more iced coffee than I care to admit.

This time of year always makes me pause (briefly!) and think about what’s working, what could use a little adjustment, and who’s helped me stay grounded along the way. Whether you're on the front lines helping buyers and sellers, or you're one of the amazing partners supporting those efforts behind the scenes—your role in this industry matters more than you probably give yourself credit for.

One thing that continues to blow me away is the ripple effect of this community. From an agent lending a hand to a colleague, a title partner stepping in to solve a last-minute hiccup, or a lender showing up big for a family—these stories remind me why we do what we do. This issue is filled with that same spirit: people who are going above and beyond, not just for the deal, but for the people behind it.

As summer kicks into high gear and calendars fill with opportunities, cookouts, and hopefully a little vacation time, I hope you’ll take a moment to really flip through these pages. There’s so much to be proud of in our local market, and so many reasons to keep building each other up.

So here’s to the second half of the year—may it be full of wins, good surprises, and just enough downtime to remind you why you love what you do. We’ve got plenty more stories to tell, and I’m grateful you’re a part of ours! 

Keep crushing it out there,

Dianne Collins

Publisher

Real Producers