10/12/2026
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4223 Josie, Lakewood~Closed Sept.2026
Thank you Debbra DeMarco for this awesome review that just posted. 🙌
✨After my dad passed almost three years ago, losing my mom in July was one of the hardest things a daughter has to go through. Then came the heartbreaking task of selling the home my parents lived in for 50 years. That house held our whole family's story. I grew up there, and years later my parents' grandchildren filled it with noise and laughter all over again. Letting it go felt impossible, and on top of the grief, I knew what was waiting inside. My parents were hoarders. As an educator, my only real window to handle all of this was my summer break. I also knew time was working against me in another way. Under Proposition 19, once the last surviving owner passes, the property is reassessed at current market value, and the much higher property taxes start adding up right away. Selling quickly wasn't just a preference; it was a necessity. Shawna Haynes understood that from our very first conversation, and she built the entire plan around it. Shawna carried me through it. She had every vendor I needed ready to go, and she quietly took so much of the weight off my shoulders. In less than a month, the house was cleared out, painted, and repaired. It went on the market on August 13th, one day before I returned to my classroom. After one open house, we had multiple offers within four days. We were in escrow on day five and closed on September 15th. But honestly, what I will remember most isn't how fast it happened. It's how Shawna made me feel through all of it: supported, understood, and never alone. I have known Shawna for more than 40 years. I played soccer with her older sister, and we have stayed in touch ever since. She also sold my parents' cabin in Big Bear, so when it came time to sell their home, there was no question who I would call. I trusted her completely, and she never once gave me a reason to doubt that. Shawna understands something that I think is rare. She knows she isn't just selling a house. She is helping a family say goodbye to a home, a place where children grew up, holidays were celebrated, and a lifetime of memories was made. She treated my parents' home with such tenderness and respect, as if it mattered to her as much as it mattered to us. I believe it did. If you are facing the sale of a home, especially one that holds a lifetime of love, please call Shawna. She knows the financial realities, she knows how to move quickly, and most of all, she knows how to care for people. She will take care of your home, and she will take care of you. With so much gratitude, Deb DeMarco✨
If you are looking to buy or sell, let’s connect. 🏡🏡🏡
Shawna Haynes~Realtor 01861660
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