They dreamed of living next door: girlfriends bought houses on the same street (2 photos + 1 video)

Living next to your best friends may seem like an impossible dream to achieve as an adult, but four women from Atlanta, USA, have proven otherwise. Their story, captured in a viral TikTok video, has touched millions of users, showing that true friendship can turn into a strong community.





Sarabeth Steen, Kelly Holbin, Kristen Wikierak, and Erinn Kottman have become social media stars after an unexpected "surprise." In a video posted on TikTok account @sbinthecityatl on February 10, the friends are sitting in a car when Wikierak announces that she bought a house right next door. Their excitement is beyond words.

TikTok users have loved the video, which has racked up over 6.8 million views in a short period of time.

"POV: When your friend surprises you by telling you she bought a house next door so you can all live in your own little DIY compound," she captioned the video.

A 25-year-long friendship

The friendship story began over 25 years ago. Holbin and Wikierak met in Atlanta, where they moved from Michigan. Through mutual friends, they met Steen, who in turn introduced them to Kottman. Over the years, they became inseparable.



The idea of ​​becoming neighbors did not arise immediately. The first to move into the area was Steen with her family, and soon Holbin followed, seeing the potential of the new housing complex. Then Kottman joined them, who was looking for a new home, and the final piece of the "puzzle" was Vikierak, who unexpectedly decided to buy a property nearby.

The women note that living together has become a source of support for them. They help each other with housework, walk the dogs, share joys and difficulties.

"We are not created to live in isolation. Knowing that there are loved ones next to you is an invaluable comfort," says Kottman.

The friends hope that their story will inspire others to create their own "mini-communities" because friendship and support can make life easier and happier. They are even considering expanding their concept and helping other women find similarly close friends.