REAL MOVES. REAL STORIES.
Every move begins with a reason.
A move is rarely just about the house. It’s tied to the life happening around it, from growing families and changing priorities to new beginnings and long-awaited transitions.
Here are a few of the stories we’ve had the privilege to help guide.
MORE SPACE
A home for the family they were becoming.
Nicole and Chris each owned a home when they decided to merge their families and begin the next chapter together. They weren’t simply looking for something bigger. They wanted a home where everyone could have a little privacy while still creating spaces to come together as a new family, inside and out. A pool and a large yard were high on the list.
Getting there required some careful choreography. The plan was to sell one home with a contingency, use that sale to purchase their new home together, and then sell the remaining property once they were settled.
Then COVID hit.
Suddenly, a move that already had several moving pieces became considerably more complicated. We adapted quickly, using every tool available at the time, including virtual open houses and new ways of marketing and showing property. We got the first home under contract, found the home they had been searching for, and coordinated the transactions so they could keep moving forward.
Once the family was settled into their new home, we turned our attention to the final property and navigated a changing market to get it sold.
Three homes. Two sales. One purchase. And through all of it, Nicole and Chris never had to carry three mortgages at once.
That’s what a well-planned move can make possible.
A NEW SEASON
Passing a one-of-a-kind home to its next owner.
Mary didn’t just buy her home in Dubsdread. She created it.
She built it from the ground up in the early 1990s, drawing inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright and making thoughtful choices throughout the design. From the Mission-style windows to the carefully placed glass block, the house reflected more than 30 years of her life and the details she had chosen specifically for it.
When it was time to move into a retirement community, selling wasn’t simply about putting a property on the market. Mary wanted the next owner to recognize what made the home special.
Our job was to make sure they did.
The marketing focused on the home’s architecture, character, and story so we could reach the buyer who would appreciate those details rather than overlook them. At the same time, we helped Mary manage everything happening beyond the sale: packing, an estate sale, preparing to move, and the emotions that naturally come with leaving a home you built and loved for decades.
There is a financial side to selling a longtime home, and protecting the equity Mary had built mattered. But there was also something more personal happening.
We were helping her close one chapter well so she could feel ready to begin the next.
GROWING TOGETHER
The right home for each season of their life.
When we first met Mike and Jess, they were young first-time buyers looking for a place to begin their life together. We helped them purchase a small two-bedroom cottage that fit exactly where they were at the time.
Then life grew.
As their family expanded, the cottage stopped fitting quite as well. We helped them coordinate their first sale and purchase at the same time, using the equity they had built to move into a larger home while keeping their monthly payment roughly the same.
A few years later, baby number two had arrived and school was getting closer. Their priorities changed again. This time, school zones became an important part of the decision.
So we did it again.
We helped them use the equity from their second home to make their next move, once again finding a home that better fit their family without dramatically changing what they were accustomed to paying each month.
We’ve now had the privilege of helping Mike and Jess through three different homes and three very different seasons of life.
Their story is one of our favorite reminders that the “right home” isn’t necessarily the home you stay in forever. Sometimes it’s the home that fits beautifully for this part of your life, while helping make the next one possible.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH US
Kathryn came recommended to me by a trusted friend as I was navigating the process of selling my and buying a condo after my divorce. I had never sold a home before and was nervous about the process. Kathryn and her team put me completely at ease. They demonstrated their knowledge and expertise time and time again and held my hand every step of the way. My home had an offer the first day it went on the market. She also helped me navigate buying my new home and coordinated both closings so I could use the proceeds from the sale to purchase the new home. I can’t say enough good things about Kathryn and her team.
Seller & Buyer | Winter Park
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Kathryn and her team and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Their professionalism, deep knowledge of the market, and genuine care for their clients really sets them apart. Every time we’ve referred friends and family to them, the feedback has always been positive. They helped us as first-time buyers feel confident, and my brother navigate a tough negotiation, by simply being available to answer questions with patience and clarity. Kathryn and her team consistently go above and beyond. It’s rare to find a team of people who combine skill and heart so seamlessly in their work.
Buyer | Orlando
We have now sold a townhouse, bought a house, and a sold house with Kathryn and her Thinklivebe team. In all aspect they provided outstanding service even with the most challenging mortgage rates. Their attention to detail is superb, they are immediately responsive, their advice is clear and sound, and they are exceptionally trustworthy. Their follow through is the best we have ever seen having bought and sold homes in four different states.
Buyer & Seller | Winter Garden
My husband and I were not only impressed but felt secure in the hands of Kathryn. We knew nothing about the intricacies of buying a house since it had been so very long since we had done anything like this. Kathryn basically embraced us in her arms and led us through the entire process without the stress or concern. The communication and ability to answer our questions before we even asked them was uncanny! Shex supplied answers to our requests soon after we asked. We never had to wait very long for answers to any concerns that we had. Simply but, they were AWESOME. If you want a positive experience with a team that pays attention to your needs, to NOT look any further!
Buyer | Orlando
Your next move starts with a conversation.
Every move is different. The right plan begins with understanding what matters now and what comes next.