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Kristen loves grabbing coffee, dreaming with you over your next home renovation, and supporting the local community. Meet her on Greenway with her kiddos or enjoying a date night with her husband. She loves helping connect people and can’t wait to help you make Roanoke home!

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Roanoke Public Libraries are open! Walked/Ran here

Roanoke Public Libraries are open! Walked/Ran here with the kiddos in the stroller. Upon walking in one little boy said, “It’s so nice to be able to walk-in again!” 😃📚

Will you join me and committing to reading 30 minutes a day with your children?!

Demo day ☀️ Swipe to see where we came from- t

Demo day ☀️ Swipe to see where we came from- termites and rot!

Rugs are one of the homes decor elements that are

Rugs are one of the homes decor elements that are so hard to find! I went through five different options and hours of searching for the perfect option for our extra wide kitchen. Found these @loloirugs that are more like mats with a little cushion to them. Our robotic vacuum has no problem going over them and if anything spills it wipes up super easily. Plus my feet needs the cushion while I’m standing at the stove. Right now I do have nonslip pads but I might upgrade to a thicker cushion for extra support while I’m cooking since we are a shoeless household.

Swipe to see the pattern and colors up close! 💕

Love all the artwork going up around the city! Car

Love all the artwork going up around the city! Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital employees join together to unify Roanoke at the pedestrian bridge in front of the hospital! #neighborshelpingneighbors

Set up Utilities and More for Move-In Day Congrat

Set up Utilities and More for Move-In Day

Congratulations you have closed on your Roanoke home and move-in day is here! Set up utilities and more to make sure your home is ready immediately after closing.

⚡️ What utilities do you need to set up?

We at the White Coat Wife are here to provide your next steps to setting up utilities for homes in Roanoke city and county. We made a super easy checklist with $ saving tips so you don't miss anything!

This checklist applies to Roanoke City and Roanoke County utility companies and more! Sharing all the links for electricity, water, cable, gas, pest control, lawn care and more! Plus we included our favorite home furnishing stores and a new must haves to bring with you on move-in day! Everything a new home owner needs to set up for living comfortably in Roanoke, VA!

✅ GET YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD OF YOUR ROANOKE, VA MOVE-IN CHECKLIST IN BIO

Rentals can be hard to come across. At least those

Rentals can be hard to come across. At least those with landlords that keep up maintenance and don’t have unrealistic expectations from their tenants. For those looking for a rental and have a medium or large dog it can be extra challenging to find suitable housing. Here in Roanoke there used to be a 30 day notice from a tenant prior to moving out but it seems like with the current demand 60 days is becoming more common with landlords I know personally.

Renters, what has been your experience here in Roanoke? How did you find your rental property? Friend of a friend, MLS service, broker, other?

Loved celebrating @luckykt7 and baby Lucas with ne

Loved celebrating @luckykt7 and baby Lucas with new friends and neighbors! Can’t wait for his arrival and all our fun play dates to come!

@lyric280 is the best party host! How cute is this balloon arch 💚

My husband and I walked the kids to preschool camp

My husband and I walked the kids to preschool camp this morning! It was so relaxing for all of us and it makes me feel that much better about our choice to switch preschools for summer camps and the fall.

Proximity and walkability were our top priorities when choosing Roanoke, Virginia as our next home! 🏠 There is a city culture here but also a city neighborhood vibe that’s cozy and friendly.

If you haven’t taken my Roanoke Neighborhood Quiz yet check out the link in my Bio! Which neighborhood within Roanoke area matches your lifestyle best?! Share below!

We flipped part of our home and turned it into a s

We flipped part of our home and turned it into a short term rental suite! Most of our guests have been traveling to Roanoke, VA to visit family or touring the area.⛰ Not everyone can open a short term space. Our city zone required a special permit and thankfully our space passed all the requirements! As a Relocation Specialist I help buyers or those wanting to earn rental income realize the potential in properties!

Our suite includes a queen bed with MCM furniture, a seating area, private bathroom, office (or nursery), kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, and sunroom.

We have locally roasted coffee @roanokecoffee and decor from @thegrandingreygoose and welcome guests with a @chocolatepaperroanoke dark chocolate star.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Though we already meet all the requirements, on July 1st @airbnb will officially give us the #superhost title!

If you are traveling to Roanoke, VA, we would love to host you!

Party in Elmwood Park by Downtown Roanoke Inc: Eve

Party in Elmwood Park by Downtown Roanoke Inc: Every Thursday now–Sept 19th and Wed Sept 25th 🧺 🍻 🎶 🏔

Grab dinner at a local food truck or @inkagrill.roanoke across Jefferson St.

Sit back and enjoy bands playing covers and originals from the 70s,80s, 90s.

Enjoying my blooming garden this morning on the fr

Enjoying my blooming garden this morning on the front porch swing!

My accountability group and I joked around last night about all of us just needing a moment of silence that seems so challenging in various ways for each of us at the moment. Real life. Real conversations. Real friends! 💯

How I enjoy social media for all the connections, advice, and staying in touch but social media isn’t silent. The ads and notifications distract and ping and the noise sometimes gets loud. I feel the pressure to post, to take good photos, to have short but catchy content and it’s not helping me be emotionally at “home” and present with those here and those coming. We at the White Coat Wife don’t want to be another clanging space. We want this to be a space that’s bringing content that helps you make a home here in @roanokevirginia and beyond.

While we work behind the scenes our social presence is going to be here for you with previously created content (check out all the links in bio) but we will not be posting new content until June. If you are looking for a home to buy or rent in Roanoke, feel free to email us at hello@thewhitecoatwife.com and we will be happy to connect you with off market listings or listings we would recommend. 🏡

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🇹🇼 🇺🇸 My children are a quarter Taiwanese. The gene pool clearly divided between them 😉

How do we incorporate their heritage into our home?

Honestly, we don’t do a great job incorporating Chinese traditions into our home, but we do incorporate some of our Asian preferences. We eat with a spoon and fork! Preferred method for everyone. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a must- you might never set your place settings the same. 🍽

Friends just gifted us a globe 🌏 so we talk about our friends and family who live in different counties and find them on the globe.

We have been talking about different people groups, many who are Asians living in America now, through a daily prayer chart.

I lived in Thailand for almost seven years of my life so we all have an Asian pallet 🥘 🍲 Even our dog prefers Asian meals.

We take off our shoes at the door and cringe when we see the bottom of people’s feet (our kids are still learning).

And I specifically try to buy or borrow books with Asian children and adults. Highlights does a great job at inclusivity.

Our daughter really wants to learn Spanish (not an Asian language but stick with me) and she can recognize when people are speaking Spanish at the playground. She asks to learn a foreign language and she is gifted! I believe it’s because she has grown up hearing her grandmother speak a foreign language (Taiwanese) that she values learning for the sake of communicating with others.

In your home how do you celebrate and learn about other cultures?

These women were in my life through various years

These women were in my life through various years of our medical school journey! And we couldn’t have done it without their support and presence! @sidebysidecmda is a ministry of Christian Medical and Dental Association for wives of doctors. Our group also had a few female medical students join us. If you are moving to @roanokevirginia and a wife of a doctor, Side by Side Roanoke is starting up! After a year of having a virtual presence on the Side by Side Roanoke Facebook group, we now have some scheduled gatherings. Here is what is to come and we hope you will join us when you are able! 💃🏽

1. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

2. REGULAR MEETING TIME FOR BIBLE STUDY: SBS Roanoke will now gather on the last Thursday of every month from 7:30p-9p for a time of Bible study and prayer! We'll start by studying the book of Ruth, so mark your calendars for the following dates:
April 29--Ruth 1
May 27--Ruth 2
June 24--Ruth 3
July 29--Ruth 4
The location will change month-to-month, so we'll update you via Facebook AND email as we nail down details.

3. A LOOK AHEAD...
A) Summer Play Dates: Throughout the summer we'll meet 2xs a month for morning play dates at various parks around Roanoke.
B) First Fall Meeting: We'll begin our fall semester on Thursday, August 26. We'll pray together and take some time to get to know any new women who may be joining our crew before starting our next study.
C) Fall Kick-Off Park Picnic: Details on time and location will come later this summer, but for now, mark your calendars for Saturday, August 28 for this whole family event to celebrate the start of a new academic year.
D) Side By Side Sister Swap: Starting this fall, for anyone who would like to participate, we'll be pairing up Side by Side "sisters" to get to know each other on a deeper level for one-on-one encouragement, fellowship, accountability, and prayer. Each semester, we'll switch to new partners to get to know new people better each time.

4. HELP US REACH OTHERS!!! Do you know of other Christian medical/dental wives in the area? Invite them to one of our upcoming events!

Anyone looking for a quaint, remodeled home in the

Anyone looking for a quaint, remodeled home in the Raleigh Court area? I know of a listing coming soon!

Proud of my husband for completing his first half

Proud of my husband for completing his first half marathon on one of the toughest courses in the United States 🇺🇸! Next year I’ll be running it with you!

Congratulations to everyone who finished strong today!

Its a beautiful day if you are visiting Roanoke for the @blueridgemarathon. Enjoy today!

Relocating to #roanokeva? Make sure to checkout our resources on the The White Coat Wife blog and linked in Bio.

How much home can you afford? Excited to share wit

How much home can you afford? Excited to share with you another FREE resource to help you make a wise financial decision when buying a house. No one wants to be house poor! Use our Home Mortgage Planner to plan for the expenses that come with home ownership.

Planner linked in bio.

Love to hear from you and how it helped you plan for your next home purchase 👇
Drop a comment below!

“Kristen, what do you do as a relocation special

“Kristen, what do you do as a relocation specialist?”

Currently I’m spending my days helping find homes for buyers and connecting them with trusted agents. When you are moving from out of town during a pandemic it’s hard to get a feel for quality realtors who will represent you well in this market. Let me do that work for you! I have also toured many homes and walked properties virtually with the agents to ease the process for out of state clients buying homes. I love the integrity of those I work with and their history of having their offers accepted!

Who is a trusted realtor and what do they offer that others don’t?

1
PERSONALIZED SERVICE

The realtors we recommend are premier relators who are very personable. With years of experience and a history of positive client reviews, we know you will be treated like family!

2
THEY WORK AROUND THE CLOCK TO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T MISS AN OPPORTUNITY

Roanoke’s market is fast moving in the zip codes most desired by physicians. The competition isn’t stressful when working with a realtor that knows listings before they even hit the market.

3
EXPERT UNDERSTANDING OF PHYSICIAN’S LOANS

Our realtors are experienced with writing up offers for those with a physician’s loan, in addition to all other loan options. They have worked with 100s of doctors.

4
KNOW ROANOKE WELL

They are local experts who live in Roanoke and own residential and commercial rental properties all over the surrounding areas. Being invested well in the community themselves, they want to help protect your investment as well.

5
UNDERSTAND APPRAISALS
How appraisal numbers are calculated can differ by location. Our realtors understand their algorithms to help you when making an offer on your dream home or getting top-dollar on your resell!

And so much more! We have off market listings in the 200s, 300s, 500s, and 700s if you are looking for your next home today!

Over 217 miles to hike and bike in Roanoke, VA and

Over 217 miles to hike and bike in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding areas. If you love the outdoors this is the city for you!

Find the neighborhood that fits your lifestyle. Take our Roanoke neighborhood quiz on the blog.

Let’s chat light fixtures. Are you team unified

Let’s chat light fixtures. Are you team unified metal/color or team up to the room? Working on updating my dining space and a few other dated fixtures that came with our house and I’m torn. Share your thought below!

First Time Home Buyers 🏠 - This one is for you!

First Time Home Buyers 🏠 - This one is for you! A very simple, ordered process walking you through steps to take up before jumping on @realtordotcom house hunting.

👍🏼FREE budgeting worksheet to help you know How Much Home Can I (We) Afford? linked in post too!

Plus links to Physician Loan information and closing cost estimates!

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Kristen has moved over a dozen times, including living long-term overseas.

She understands the stresses that come with moving and loves to make people feel at home again.

Now she lives in Roanoke, VA with her husband, who’s a physician, and two children, helping connect you to the people and resources you need to thrive in your new home.

She is always up for grabbing a cup of coffee to chat or checking out a local venue!

Find her on IG @thewhitecoatwife