ABOUT JOE BARNES REALTY

I’m here to help you through every step of your real estate journey.

My name is Joe

Hello there,

My name is Joe Barnes, and I am not just a realtor, but a dedicated partner on your journey to fulfilling your real estate dreams. Whether you are looking to find your perfect home or sell your current property, I am here to provide my expertise and support every step of the way.

Real estate transactions can be overwhelming, but with my guidance and commitment, we can navigate through the process together smoothly. Your goals are my priority, and I will work tirelessly to ensure we achieve them together.

Let's embark on this exciting real estate adventure together and turn your dreams into reality.

Schuylar.

I met Schuylar in May of 2017. We started dating in August, and got engaged a year later. After a short engagement, we got married on March 30, 2019. We bought our first house 2 months later and Schuylar got pregnant 1 month after that. It was honestly pretty perfect.

A year after Vander was born, Schuylar started experiencing symptoms that led her to seek some medical attention. After a wild goose chase trying to find the root of the problem, we discovered she had cervical cancer. We were devastated. We were about to start trying for our second child. The doctors assured us that the most important thing was dealing with the cancer, not preserving her fertility. So we had to swallow that bitter pill, but God gave us peace about pursuing a rigorous treatment schedule.

Then it spread to her liver. After that, everything moved so fast. We went from planning the growth of our family to hoping the doctors’ timeline would hold up (it wouldn't). In April of 2022, Schuylar’s birthday week, we were told that unless her treatment had unexpected results, she would have 12-18 months to live. She kept fighting. She continued to be a loving mother and wife, even when she had so little to give.

And then Schuylar passed. Just 3 months after being told she had at least a year. There are so many layers and details to the journey we went through and the one Vander and I are currently on. While our lives have certainly lost a lot of purpose and vigor, Vander and I continue to thrive and live in a way we know she would want.

We bought a new house this year and have created a home where we love to spend time. And that's pretty much perfect, because that’s where our family built its foundation. On the couch. At the dinner table. Folding laundry. Cooking, cleaning, and laughing. We get to keep a piece of her with us with the way we live.