Love and real estate have more in common than you think. 💘🏡

Around Valentine’s season, people ask a lot of questions about relationships – and surprisingly, they’re almost the exact same questions buyers and sellers ask about the housing market. So I had a little fun with it and put them side by side. Here are the Top 7 questions people are searching about love… and real estate:

1) “Should I wait for the perfect moment?”

Love answer: Waiting for the “perfect moment” to say “I love you” is like waiting for Cupid to RSVP your wedding date — sometimes, if you wait too long, someone else hears the music first. 💘

Real Estate answer: In the market, perfect conditions almost never arrive. Markets adjust constantly — waiting for calm often just means waiting forever, and in real estate that usually costs you in competition and price.

2) “What if prices (or feelings) get better later?”

Love answer: Thinking “maybe in a month they’ll like me more”? That’s optimism — and sometimes a great way to miss the moment they finally asked someone else out. 😬

Real Estate answer: Many buyers ask “should I buy now or wait?” The truth is there’s no guarantee rates or prices will improve, and home prices historically trend upward in desirable areas. Waiting can mean paying more later.

3) “Is now even a good time?”

Love answer: Plot twist: “Good timing” almost never exists when someone’s heart is involved. You’re either in it… or you’re out of time.

Real Estate answer: There’s no universal “perfect time.” Instead, people asking this question are encouraged to look at their personal readiness AND market conditions — because timing the market isn’t as effective as timing your move with a strategy.

4) “What happens if I wait and regret it?”

Love answer: That awkward moment you’re scrolling old texts, wondering why you never asked them out? That’s regret — painful, and often avoidable if you just risked the “I like you” sooner.

Real Estate answer: Waiting can cost you in home equity, higher prices, and lost opportunities. Some calculators used by agents show that buying now and refinancing later can build more equity than waiting for a perfect rate.

5) “What’s holding me back — fear or logic?”

Love answer: “Maybe they’ll like me more later” is often just fear dressed up as logic (thanks, brain!). But feelings don’t wait for spreadsheets.

Real Estate answer: People often hesitate because of uncertainty in interest rates, headlines, or confusing prediction models — but fear of the unknown shouldn’t replace a solid plan. Markets move all the time; hesitation without strategy usually shrinks your options.

6) “How do I know if now is right for me?”

Love answer: You won’t know if it’s right until you make a move — that’s part of the magic (and the risk) of real relationships.

Real Estate answer: Instead of asking “when?” ask “what’s best for my situation?” — your finances, timeline, and future plans. Working with an expert helps you align your life with your real estate timing rather than guessing the market.

7) “Is waiting actually safer than acting now?”

Love answer: Sometimes it feels safer to wait — until you realize the person you delayed confessing to is now dating someone else. Oops. 🙃

Real Estate answer: Waiting feels safer because you imagine an ideal future market, but that’s speculation. Meanwhile, prices, inventory, and competition shift — often quietly, but consistently. In real estate, “safe” usually means informed planning, not hesitation.