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We Got a Buyer... But Will It Fall Through? | S.1 - Ep. 3
25 May 2025 · 5 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Ted, Tanner, and Jeff prepare to sell their home in Virginia to fund a transition to a liveaboard sailing lifestyle. While realtors photograph the property, the family receives multiple showing requests and eventually accepts an offer above their asking price with a scheduled closing date of June 10th. The sale remains contingent on a septic system inspection, a home inspection, and a termite inspection. During the waiting period, the family visits Virginia Beach and the Mariners Museum to pass time. The septic inspection reveals a collapsed 40-year-old distribution box, requiring a repair costing several thousand dollars. Despite the financial setback and the uncertainty of the pending inspections, the family plans to relocate to Florida to begin their boat search once the sale concludes. Maintaining patience and faith in the process remains their primary strategy for navigating the logistical hurdles of leaving their current life behind.
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