By Living Room Realty, April 29, 2021
I’m a firm believer of, “If it’s meant to be, it will be.” Though I will say, this is much easier said in hindsight.
Yahya and Rod are parents of dear friends of mine. After our journey together, they are now also dear friends! Over the last 30 years, they have cultivated and loved a 22-acre parcel in Southern Oregon. It was time for a complete 180. Move back to the Big City to be closer to family (aka hopefully grandchildren in the near future)!
We were looking for something special, something *magical.* One of the most important criteria was daily sun exposure. Yahya and Rod weren’t going to be farming 22 acres, but they did want a solid patch where they could grow their own food.
Long story short, we ended up in contract – went through inspections – negotiated – and ultimately terminated on TWO other properties. Needless to say, were were tiiiired. The mental and emotional exhaustion – not to mention the price tag of flying up to Portland weekend after weekend – was starting to stack up.
Now – most people would be in a dark pit of despair, and rightfully so. Yahya and Rod are not your average humans. They embodied a Keep Calm and Carry On mentality throughout the countless back and forth, ups and downs. The unicorn was out there, and we would find it.
When we had our third offer accepted over two others, it was a tenuous celebration…we had been here before. Twice. We moved cautiously through inspections/negotiations and held our breath as we wrote our repair addendum. When the Sellers agreed to our ask, we breathed a collective exhale.
Since closing earlier this week, the relief has morphed into excitement. Yahya and Rod will arrive at their new home overlooking Lakewood Bay in a few weeks. They have already planned their first [outdoor] shindig at the new home – Rod’s birthday is coming up!
Not the easiest journey or straightest path. But it was meant to be. CHEERS to the happy new homeowners!
