A house is more than bricks and drywall.
It’s what you want out of life.
It’s everything you aspire to be.
But let’s get real for a second, buying a home isn’t about spreadsheets and logical decisions.
Think about the last big thing you bought. A car? A new phone? Did you really sit down with a pros-and-cons list, or did your gut make the call for you?
Here’s the truth: Buying a home is emotional.
That’s why buyers fall “in love” with a place that’s way out of their budget. Or why someone overlooks a roof that leaks like a sieve? It's because the kitchen reminds them of their grandma’s house.
You’re not as rational as you think. And that’s okay.
But here’s the part you won’t like: Your feelings can screw you over.
You’ll convince yourself that a backyard full of mosquitoes is “cozy” or that a bedroom barely big enough for a bed is “perfect for the kids.”
Why? Because you feel something. And feelings? They’re terrible at picking houses.
So what’s the fix?
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗿.
No, seriously. Listen.
When they point out the cracks in the foundation, don’t roll your eyes. When they say, “The plumbing’s a disaster,” don’t plug your ears.
Here’s the brutal truth: Your ego doesn’t belong here.
You’re not the expert. You can’t be the expert because you’re too emotionally attached. And that’s fine. It’s your realtor’s job to be the expert for you.
But if you ignore their advice because “you know better,” don’t be surprised when your dream house becomes a nightmare.
So, families, here’s the challenge:
Can you put your feelings aside long enough to make the right call?
Or are you going to let nostalgia and Pinterest dreams run the show?
Choose wisely.
- Justin
