Edith Macefield House Sold To Seattle-Based Firm

Seattle, WA- The Edith Macefield house has changed ownership effective today.

The Seattle / Ballard home of the late Edith Macefield, who made national and international headlines when she refused a one million dollar offer by a developer for her tiny home, has been sold to the Seattle-based firm Reach Returns Inc. The sale closed today.

Edith Macefield passed away in June of 2008 and willed the home to Barry Martin, the construction manager who oversaw the development that surrounded her home. Edith made a "last stand" against selling out the home she loved and where her mother lived and died. Reach Returns has purchased the home from Barry Martin.

"The Edith Macefield story challenged many people to ask themselves the hard questions... what really matters...?, what do you stand for...?, what is your credo?" said Reach Returns co-founder Greg Pinneo. "The challenge she delivered so resembles the message of Reach Returns that we were compelled to find a way to keep the challenge alive. The home needs to be elevated literally and philosophically. We believe that the depth of thought that this story initiated should live on."

Reach Returns plans to remodel the home, keeping the outward appearance identical. Once remodeled, plans are to elevate the home to the height of the surrounding commercial building, and underneath the home create a two level open space that will be available to the public during business hours. The open spaces will be pleasant with plantings and water features. The hard surface areas of what will be known as "Credo Square" will be available for individuals and businesses to etch their "credo" into tiles for all to consider. Tiles will be available in various sizes so all who choose can participate and be a part of this unique square.

For more information, details, renditions, and to learn more about the buyers of this property, go to www.reachreturns.com.