Logan’s journal
Guides, tips, and local insight for Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy, and the surrounding Metro East.
Home Buying in Illinois · October 14, 2026
A home's square footage is only part of the story. Logan shares five things buyers should consider, from location and lot size to layout, potential, and character.
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The Designer's Eye · September 30, 2026
A collected home does not require a matching set or a huge budget. Logan shares five ways to mix new pieces, vintage finds, pattern, texture, metals, and wood.
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The Designer's Eye · September 16, 2026
A collected home is built slowly from thrifted books, antique finds, and pieces that feel like you. Logan Maggio shares what she looks for, and why a house does not have to arrive finished.
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Metro East real estate · September 2, 2026
A $400,000 home-buying budget can look very different in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and Troy. Here is what the September 1, 2026 MARIS MLS snapshot showed in each community.
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Home Buying in Illinois · April 2, 2026
Not every real estate deal is smooth. This Shiloh, IL transaction tried to fall apart more than once- but through trust, communication, and faith, we still made it to the closing table. Here’s what really happens behind the scenes.
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Home Buying in Illinois · March 23, 2026
Before you start scrolling Zillow tonight… read this. These are 6 mistakes I see homebuyers make all the time (and how to avoid them).
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Selling Your Home in Illinois · March 2, 2026
Interest rates are at their lowest point since 2022, and spring buyers are entering the Metro East market. Here’s how to strategically prepare your home to sell well this season.
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Home Buying in Illinois · February 23, 2026
Just got engaged or married and wondering if buying a home is the next step? Before you start touring houses in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, or Troy, there are a few things you need to think through. From location and equity to smart cosmetic updates and the five-year rule, here’s how to know if you’re truly ready to buy your first home in the Metro East.
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Home Buying in Illinois · February 20, 2026
Spring is right around the corner, interest rates are starting to come down, and more people in Edwardsville and the Metro East are beginning to think about buying their first home. If you are not sure where to start, this breaks down exactly what the process looks like from talking to a lender to getting the keys.
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