«Il giorno prima del matrimonio di mia figlia, mi disse: “Vuoi farmi un regalo? Allora sparisci dalla mia vita”. Rimasi in silenzio e feci esattamente quello che voleva. Dopo aver venduto la casa e annullato il matrimonio da sogno… lasciai un piccolo regalo nella casa vuota che lasciò tutta la sua famiglia sbalordita.»

know this is a motivated seller. Divorce situation. Needs to close quickly. They’ve already reduced the price twice.”

Despite the attractive terms, I couldn’t quite connect with the property’s contemporary styling and community association restrictions.

“It’s beautiful,” I admitted, “but it doesn’t feel like me.”

Sandra nodded, unsurprised.

“I thought you might say that.”

“The third property is quite different,” she said. “Older. More character. Directly on the water—but not on the main beach. It’s on the sound side in Wrightsville, with a private dock. Needs some updating, but it