06/16/2026
This one was especially meaningful for me.
Lu was our neighbor for 15 years, back when my kids were growing up. Her house was always their favorite place to visit—she never let them leave without a good treat.
After losing her husband several years ago, Lu knew that someday she would be ready to sell the home they had shared for so many years. When that time finally came, the house sold in just two days—and to exactly the right family.
While reviewing the offers, we discovered something incredible: the buyer had been one of her late husband's nurses at the Lombardi Cancer Center. If there was ever a sale that felt meant to be, this was it.
Over the years, I've helped many people navigate the sale of a home after losing a loved one. One of the most common questions I hear is, "When is the best time to sell?" My answer is always the same: there is no right season, month, or timeline. Everyone's journey is different. For some, the decision comes quickly. For others, it takes years.
The best time to sell isn't determined by the market or the calendar—it's simply when you're ready.