Cheriz: My life with Cystic Fibrosis

I wasn't sure if I wanted to discuss this or should write this post. I had to make a really tough decision this week. I have been struggling with it for months. I finally decided to bite the bullet and do what I needed to... I decided to share because there are probably many others in the same or similar situation. Well, here it is: I took a giant step back in my career.<insert gasp> That's right. I, Cheriz Kunkel, houses fanatic, architecture loving, Realtor, has taken a step away from her Real Estate Career. Let that sink in. NOTE: If you are looking to buy or sell- STILL CONTACT ME. I still make commission on referrals!!!! Plus, I worked with some AMAZING realtors that are friends. So please still reach out!!! Realtor of Year: 2017 I have been a Realtor for 5 years now and I have LOVED being in this industry. Helping people buy & sell, nothing gives me a greater joy than having a 1st time home owner excited to purchase their own HOME! I had always wanted to do R...

Andrew and I moved in October of 2018. We wanted slightly more space and being closer to family helps when I'm sick (I have Cystic Fibrosis). We are now super close to my sister and 30-45 minutes closer to the rest of our family. Which really helps during times (like now) when I'm on Ivs and extra meds. But, did you know I'm a Realtor (with Keller Williams) and house-enthusiast?? I LOVE homes!! I'm not just saying that. I have since I was a kid. I used to go through open houses (begging and dragging my mom with me). Since age of 8 years old I would sit and design floor plans in my free time. I have a big binder full of them. I LOVE older homes that need some love to come back to life! Our first home was a 1930s bungalow. It was beautiful! I loved that house, but we know who bought it and know they love it too :-) We needed to move to be closer to work, family, my doc, and everything. It makes life a lot simpler for us. And the area we decided to move to doesn't have...