08/04/2026
What Moves You? ❤️🏡
This week was one of those reminders that real estate is so much more than buying and selling homes...it's about people.
I absolutely love helping my neighbors with their real estate goals. But no one tells you what happens when your neighbors become family...and then they decide to move to North Carolina. 😭
For the past 12 years, Chris and I have been blessed to live next door to Bob and Jackie. If you've ever met them, you know exactly what I mean when I say they are the heart of Venetian Way.
Need someone to organize the Christmas block party? Jackie.
Neighborhood get-together? Jackie.
Halloween candy? Jackie.
Jello shots? Definitely Jackie. 😂
She has this incredible way of making everyone feel welcome—with a hug, a smile, and a laugh that could brighten anyone's day.
And Bob? He's the neighbor everyone hopes to have. Need a tool? He's there. Need help running a drainage line, cutting down a tree, or tackling a project you probably shouldn't have started? Bob is already walking over before you can even ask.
And then there are Woody and my sweet girl, Gigi. Those two kitties always knew when I had treats...or when it was time for cuddles. I'm going to miss seeing their little faces just as much as I'll miss their humans.
When we moved here 12 years ago, Jackie was one of the first people to welcome us with open arms. She showed me what being a neighbor truly means—not just living next door, but building a community, showing up for people, and loving others without expecting anything in return.
Helping sell their beautiful Gahanna home was truly an honor. We were able to get it under contract in just 4 days, but if I'm being honest...this is one sale I secretly wished would never happen.
As they pull out of their driveway today, there will be a little piece of Venetian Way leaving with them. They'll be missed more than words can say.
Thankfully, this isn't goodbye forever. It's just another excuse to plan trips to Ocean Isle, North Carolina, make new memories, and probably enjoy a few more of Jackie's famous jello shots.
I still blame Mr. Rogers. He taught us to be good neighbors, but he never warned us how hard it would be to say goodbye to great ones.
Jackie, Bob, Woody, and Gigi...thank you for 12 amazing years of friendship, laughter, kindness, and memories. We love you all more than you know.
As the Golden Girls said...
"Thank you for being a friend." 💛
Safe travels, our friends. Venetian Way won't be the same without you, but you'll always have a home here.