Our Richmond home is officially under contract—finally! This sale came together in a way that felt different from any previous house we’ve sold, so today we’re sharing how it unfolded, why signing the contract felt surprisingly emotional, and what this means for our planned move in June. We’ll also celebrate an unsung hero from our bathroom renovation and question whether most of us have been approaching bathroom storage all wrong. Plus, a new app has quietly won a spot in Sherry’s heart and might be nudging Instagram down the list.

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What’s New

• Over one whirlwind weekend our house had a ton of foot traffic and—by the end—was under contract. We’re incredibly grateful for how smoothly it went.
• The full timeline and details are covered in this week’s episode. One key point: we negotiated a “rent back” so we can stay in the house through June, which helps our move and gives us breathing room. We prioritized the best terms rather than the highest dollar offer, and that decision made a huge difference.
• We referenced past experiences selling houses and noted how each sale was unique. For readers who want more context, our prior posts go into depth about selling by owner, the outcomes of those sales, and lessons learned. Those stories illustrate how this most recent sale was the smoothest one yet.
• Putting those older posts side by side reminded us that memories of each sale blurred together. The first house took longer—14 showings across three stressful weeks and a sale below our hopes—while the second sold more quickly with far fewer showings. Regardless of the foggy recall, the takeaway stands: this sale was exceptionally straightforward. Knock on wood.

What’s Not

• If you missed last week’s master bathroom reveal, that post includes all the before-and-after photos and a complete budget breakdown for the renovation—perfect if you want the nitty-gritty details.
• We also mentioned a Reader’s Digest list of items you shouldn’t store in your bathroom. It’s a useful reminder to keep certain products out of humid, warm spaces to prolong their shelf life and safety.
• And for anyone wondering about the movie reference we stumbled on during the episode, it was The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

We’re Digging

• One small product we keep recommending is a no-drill tension shower rod. We’ve used the same style across three homes—our current house, a duplex, and a beach house—and it has never failed. It’s affordable, simple to install, and eliminates the annoyance of finding a fallen rod in the morning. Small details like this make daily life easier.
• We’ve also been loving the Marco Polo app for keeping in touch. It’s a lightweight, asynchronous video messaging tool that helps people feel closer without the pressure of live video calls. We explain how it works in the episode and why it’s become a favorite for staying connected.

If you want a quick reference for items we’ve recommended in past episodes, we compiled a master list of everything we’ve been digging. That resource makes it easy to find recommendations across seasons, and our Book Club page collects all the books we’ve discussed.

A final note of thanks to Crypton Home Fabrics and local Calico stores for sponsoring this episode. They provided support for this show and are offering a special discount for readers who request it in-store.

Thanks so much for listening and following along—your support means everything to us as we move through this season of life.

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