adjustments to coastal living.
My offer on the blue cottage—officially named Heron’s Rest, according to the weathered sign hanging beside the front door—was accepted without counteroffers or complications.
The elderly owner, upon learning of my fresh start, even left several pieces of furniture that suited the cottage’s character better than any new purchases could have.
The closing was straightforward, and with surprising efficiency, I found myself in possession of both a new home and a new beginning.
Sandra Whitaker proved invaluable beyond her role as realtor, introducing me to reliable