Originally from Germany, I’ve spent the last decade calling the U.S. home and planting deep roots right here in Missouri. I know exactly what it feels like to navigate a big move and search for that perfect sense of "home;" whether you’re moving across the world or just across town.

Before diving into real estate, I earned my Ph.D. and spent years in education. People often ask how that translates to buying or selling a house, and the answer is s...