Some transactions are just paperwork and timelines. Others stay with you.

Working with the Varndells on their first home was one of those extra-special experiences.

From the very beginning, they knew exactly what they wanted. Not just “three bedrooms and two baths,” but a feeling. They were searching for a true midcentury home with character, charm, and a sense of story. The kind of house that already feels like a home before you even bring in furniture.

And after a bit of searching (and patience on their part), we found it.

The house they chose was a beautifully preserved midcentury home, full of the details and personality they were hoping for. But what made it truly meaningful was its history.

The home was being sold by the original owners’ children.

Along with the keys, the sellers left a handwritten note sharing memories of growing up in the house. Stories of family gatherings, everyday life, and moments that shaped who they became. One of them even shared that they met their now-spouse in that very home.

That kind of legacy is rare. And it’s a gift.

The Varndells weren’t just buying a house, they were becoming the next chapter in a story that’s been lovingly written for decades.

It’s an honor to be part of moments like this. Moments where real estate isn’t about square footage or price per square foot, but about people, roots, and the life that unfolds inside those walls.

To the Varndells, I wish you every happiness, every memory, and every “this is where it all started” moment in your new home. May you fill it with laughter, love, and stories that someday get passed on, too.

That’s the good stuff. 

~Danielle Ross