Our Richmond house is officially under contract — and it all happened in a way unlike any of our previous sales. Today we’re unpacking how the sale came together so quickly, why signing the contract felt unexpectedly emotional, and what this means for our June move. We’ll also shine a light on a small but mighty product from our bathroom renovation and question whether most of us have been approaching bathroom storage the wrong way. Plus, a new app is creeping up on Instagram as one of Sherry’s favorites.
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What’s New
- Over one whirlwind weekend our house had heavy foot traffic, and by the end of it we had a signed contract. We’re incredibly grateful for how smoothly it all happened.
- The full story is covered in this week’s episode: we negotiated a “rent back” that allows us to remain in the house through June, and we ultimately prioritized the best terms for our timeline over the highest offer.
- We shared memories of our past home sales and how different each experience was. If you want to read more of those stories, we’ve written about selling our first home by owner and selling our second home, including posts that break down whether we made a profit on each sale. There are additional posts in our Moving, Selling, and Buying archive if you want a deeper dive.
- Rereading those older posts reminded us that our memories can blur details between sales: the first house required around 14 showings over a stressful three weeks and sold for less than we’d hoped, while the second sold quickly after just a few showings. Even if some details mixed together in the episode, the takeaway is clear: this sale was the smoothest we’ve ever had. Knock on wood.
What’s Not
- If you missed our master bathroom reveal last week, that post includes before and after photos plus a complete renovation budget breakdown.
- We also referenced a Reader’s Digest list highlighting 11 items you shouldn’t store in your bathroom — worth checking out if you’re rethinking where you keep toiletries and cleaning supplies.
- And for the movie reference we couldn’t quite recall on the show: it was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
We’re Digging
- One small renovation hero: the no-drill tension shower rod we’ve used in three homes (this house, the duplex, and the beach house). It’s inexpensive, simple to install, and it has never fallen down on us — which feels like a minor miracle compared with older hardware that keeps ending up on the bathroom floor.
- We’ve also been enjoying Marco Polo for staying in touch. The app makes it easy to send short, candid video messages back and forth without the pressure of live video. Their stated mission of helping people feel close really resonates with us, and it’s become a favorite way to connect with family and friends between busy days.
If you’re trying to remember something we mentioned in a past episode, we’ve compiled a master list of everything we’ve “been digging” across shows, which makes it easy to find earlier recommendations. We also keep a Book Club page that lists all the books we’ve recommended on the podcast.
Finally, a quick thank-you to Crypton Home Fabrics, available at Calico stores, for sponsoring this episode. They offer durable, family-friendly fabrics that we’ve appreciated during projects, and they provided a special offer for listeners.
Thanks for listening and following along on this chapter of our moving journey. We’re so excited for what’s next and we’ll keep you posted as plans come together.
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