A tale of two best friends saying goodbye and an Instagram post that sold my neighbor’s home. Our next door neighbor listed their home, and just like that, our daughter’s best friend was moving across the country. At only three years old, their lives had become intertwined in our cul-de-sac and at the park. Sad to see them go, I shared the listing on Instagram, hoping to find the next neighbor. I did not expect what happened next. A family friend saw the post and called me. They had been casually looking and realized this was the one. They just closed on the home, and now we have new neighbors we are genuinely excited about. The cul de sac will never be quite the same, but as the girls grow up, new memories will be made. Real estate is about people, timing, and connection. And sometimes, it all comes together right next door.

Transaction details: Scottsdale, AZ 85254, closed January 2026, represented the buyer.