Full Circle: Helping a Military Family Find Their Home and Sell It Three Years Later
"Full circle moments like this are why I do what I do. In 2022 I helped Michael and Kristen find their home in Hopewell after a PCS to Virginia. Three years later I had the honor of helping them turn the key over one last time as they headed to Colorado. Every chapter in between reminded me why this work matters."
Shannon Russell, MRP
Some of my favorite moments in real estate are the ones that come full circle. In 2022, I helped a wonderful military family, Michael and Kristen, PCS to Virginia and find the home they would settle into at 204 Prince George Ave in Hopewell. On July 31, 2026, I had the honor of standing with them at the closing table as they sold that same home, ready to begin their next adventure in Colorado. Helping a family through both sides of a move, the arrival and the departure, is exactly the kind of work I love.
The house itself is a comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home around 2,259 square feet on Prince George Avenue in Hopewell. It sits in the kind of close-knit neighborhood that feels like family, the sort of street where neighbors wave and look out for one another. For Michael and Kristen, it was the perfect place to call home while they served at Fort Gregg-Adams.
That house gave them three really good years. It gave them a community that felt like family and a place to rest and recharge while they served our country. There is something meaningful about watching a house become a home, and then knowing the care they poured into it will carry forward. Now another family gets the chance to make their own memories there, and that is a beautiful thing.
When it came time to sell, the sale closed at $276,000. It was a smooth transaction, the kind where the years of memories made the listing feel less like a property and more like a story. We worked together to get the home ready, found the right buyer, and closed on time so they could stay focused on the road ahead.
The military relocation angle is close to my heart. Being there for every chapter matters, from the timelines to the stress to the very real urgency of a PCS. When you are moving on orders, every day counts, and you need someone who understands that pressure and can keep things moving. As an MRP-certified agent and a proud Navy veteran's wife, I have learned the rhythm of military life by walking through it with so many families, and I know what it takes to keep a move calm and on schedule.
I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Michael and Kristen for trusting me not just once, but twice, across two completely different chapters of their lives. Watching them hand over the keys with confidence and look ahead to Colorado was a gift. I am so grateful for them, and I wish them nothing but the very best in their next station and beyond.
If you are a military family navigating a PCS, whether you are buying your first home here or selling before you head out, I would love to help. I have guided many military families through this exact transition, and I know what is at stake. Whatever your timeline, I am here to keep you informed and at ease every step of the way.
Congratulations, Michael and Kristen, on three wonderful years in Hopewell and on the exciting adventure waiting for you in Colorado. It was an honor to be part of your journey from start to finish.
I Have Guided Families Through It, and I Can Help
Whether you are buying your first home after arriving in Virginia or selling before your next chapter, let us talk. Your story could be the next full circle I get to be part of.
Shannon Russell
Military Relocation Professional (MRP) & Realtor
Shannon is a Military Relocation Professional and proud Navy veteran's wife who helps military families sell, buy, and relocate across Virginia with honesty and heart. She was awarded the 2025 Silver Award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate for selling over $3 million in 2025.
Call Shannon at (804) 803-1080