MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) — A Marlin mother who lost her home in a fire last year is now moving into a brand-new house built on the same property.
- A Marlin mother lost her home in an electrical fire last year.
- After months of saving and community support, she is moving into a new house on the same property.
- She says moving in marks a fresh start for her and her family.
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25 News first introduced you to Maria Ibanez more than a year ago after an electrical fire destroyed her home and she lost everything.
But now, she's moving into a brand new home… built on the very same property.
“Madison, I’ve really been blessed, look, I have everything,” said Marlin resident Maria Ibanez.
But that road to recovery wasn’t easy.
“As you saw I lost everything, I had to fight,” said Ibanez.
Maria tells me she spent the last year working, saving, and leaning on a community of people who refused to let her start over alone.
And she never let go of the goal of rebuilding.
“I love it, I would have never thought that this could happen,” said Ibanez.
She walked 25 News through her new home — room by room — proud of how far she’s come.
For Maria, this is more than a house. It's a second chance.
“I’m blessed. I have my life, my kids and my house,” said Ibanez.
Maria tells 25 News they are still making some final touches to the home.
