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Technically, they werent even looking.
They hadfound that home fast, by necessity, after accepting an offer on their previous home.
Wed always wanted to live in this neighborhood, Ted says.
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The home they found was just their style and offered enough space for them and their two young girls.
It fit the metric, and we felt good there.
He told Nicole about it, and they got to thinking.
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Itd been a decade since their hurried move, so theyd built up some equity.
They both made more money now, too.
Plus, the street they lived on was loud and busy.
And they had to admit, things did feel a little cramped.
It didnt help that ever since the pandemic hit, both adults primarily worked from home.
Ted kept finding himself on that quiet street, the For Sale sign still in place.
It seemed like, well.
They made it clear: They were not looking to buy.
They were simply interested in checking out a certain nearby house.
We just wanted to see what it was like inside, Ted says.
But once we did, it escalated.
Room for multiple cooks in the kitchen, and plenty of space to entertain.
His and hers offices.
A bathroom for each family member.
Abasement hangoutfor the kids.
That quiet street out front, plus the park waiting down the street.
And all still in their favorite neighborhood, less than a mile from their current home.
In the end, it was a short bridge.
Homeowner Ted Wheeler
I just kind of pinch myself sometimes.
Its the kind of house that I always dreamed of living in someday.
Even with that anomaly, the loan process felt smooth.
As an investment, were paying a little bit more, so maybe thats less.
It felt pretty lucky to be able to do that.
I just kind of pinch myself sometimes, he says.
Its the kind of house that I always dreamed of living in someday.
