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From Tennessee to Val Vista Lakes: Finding a Home Closer to Family in Gilbert, Arizona

See how we helped Tennessee buyers purchase a home in Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert, Arizona, giving them an Arizona home closer to their daughter.
Cody Ballentine  |  August 17, 2026

From Tennessee to Val Vista Lakes: Finding a Home Closer to Family in Gilbert, Arizona

Some real estate moves are about more than the house itself. They are about being closer to the people who matter most.

We recently had the opportunity to help an incredible couple purchase a home in Val Vista Lakes in Gilbert, Arizona, giving them a place of their own here in the Valley while allowing them to spend more time near their daughter.

Our clients currently live in Tennessee, so this one felt especially close to home for us. Dakota relocated to Arizona from Tennessee herself, and we always love getting the chance to work with people making the connection between those two places.

From the beginning, these clients were simply fun to be around. They are the kind of people you meet and immediately feel like you have known for years, which made helping them find their Arizona home even more enjoyable.

Why Val Vista Lakes Was the Right Fit

Val Vista Lakes is one of Gilbert’s most recognizable communities, known for its established neighborhoods, lakes, community amenities, and convenient East Valley location.

For our clients, though, the biggest benefit was much more personal: being closer to their daughter when they are in Arizona.

That is one of the things we enjoy most about relocation real estate. The reasons behind a move are often bigger than bedrooms, bathrooms, or square footage. Sometimes a home is really about creating more opportunities for dinners together, weekend visits, holidays, and everyday moments with family.

Helping our clients find a home in Val Vista Lakes that could become their Arizona home base made this closing especially meaningful.

Helping Out-of-State Buyers Purchase in Gilbert

Buying a home from another state can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to understand different neighborhoods and determine which part of the Phoenix area is going to fit your lifestyle.

Our job is to make that process much easier.

We regularly help buyers relocating to Arizona or purchasing second homes throughout Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and the greater Phoenix area. That means helping clients understand not just the homes available, but the differences between communities, commute patterns, amenities, lifestyle, and long-term value.

For buyers coming from Tennessee or anywhere else across the country, having a local team on the ground can make all the difference.

Welcome to Val Vista Lakes

We could not be happier for these clients and their family.

They now have a home in one of Gilbert’s most unique communities and, more importantly, a place that allows them to spend more time close to their daughter.

We are incredibly grateful they trusted us to be part of the process.

If you are considering moving to Gilbert, relocating to Arizona, purchasing a second home in the Phoenix area, or moving closer to family, we would love to help you understand your options and find the right community for your move.

The Ballentine Team
Arizona Real Estate
ballentineteam.com
480-516-3051

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