Wow, what a whirlwind it has been! Friday, February 28th, was a day we had been waiting for and working towards for months. It felt like everything finally fell into place, and I couldn’t be more excited to share that WE CLOSED in just 23 days! It was a mad dash, but totally worth it. The best part? We found out two days before closing that everything was clear, so I immediately called the title company. To my surprise, they had space for us! Closing is usually booked on the last day of the month, but God really made room for us, and everything worked out perfectly.
As I said at the closing, now the real work begins. Packing up the house has been no small feat, but I’m doing a few boxes every day until it’s done. The next morning, we had a team come over to empty our storage unit and bring everything to the new house. We started at 9:00 AM and wrapped up by 10:45 AM — I was amazed at how efficient they were! To show our appreciation, Gordon and I treated everyone to lunch at Bertans just across Washington. The Trinity Team is truly the best group of people; they’ve been a constant source of support and are always available to lend a hand whenever needed.
Before closing, I’d already chosen the new kitchen cabinets, and once we officially owned the house, I pulled the trigger on ordering them. Now, things are really kicking into high gear! Between all the packing, settling in, and meeting contractors, there hasn’t been a dull moment. The kitchen is now demoed, and we’re working on creating a more open floorplan that connects the kitchen with the dining room. It’s going to be so much more spacious and inviting once it’s finished.
We’re also doing a complete gut job of the bathroom so that we can install a drive-in, ADA-compliant shower. It’s a huge project, but it’s going to make such a difference. The vision is coming to life, and I couldn’t be more excited to see it all come together.
The next time I sit down to write, we’ll be in the house, soaking in the space, enjoying our deck, and making memories in our very own backyard. The journey is just beginning, but I can already tell it’s going to be worth every ounce of hard work. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue on this exciting adventure!
Thanks for reading, and I’ll catch you in Part 5!
The Adventure Continues…
Written by Blue Ballinger, Chief Culture Officer, Trinity Team – Keller Williams Preferred Realty