Buying a home can be a lot like giving birth

It often starts with a selection process that is eerily similar to online dating.

You surf websites looking at the available homes. You really don’t know what you are looking for. Then one catches your eye.

You set up a date. Sometimes, this takes a lot of dates.

You finally find your dream home and pop the question! I mean make an offer. Often there are negotiations involved and with a little luck the deal gets… consummated.

Now the waiting begins. It’s not easy. There are rules to follow and conditions to be met. You have a lot to learn before making this new addition to your life.

Closing day brings the real birthing pains. Stress can be high and it’s sometimes scary but when they place those keys gently into your hands, you know it was all worth it.