Maybe You SHOULDN’T Own a Home

When “Owning a Home” Isn’t the Dream
Energetic Shifts in Real Estate – Series Post

Philosopher Bertrand Russell once said, “The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd.”

It’s a bold statement—and one I think about often when it comes to homeownership. Because let’s be honest: we’ve all heard it said that everyone should buy a home. It’s called the American Dream, right?

But the truth is, just because that belief is widely accepted doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone.

On my morning walks around the neighborhood, I often see homes that are clearly struggling—peeling paint, overgrown lawns, sagging fences, and signs of needed repairs that have been put off too long. It’s not because people don’t care. More often, it’s because the demands of homeownership have become more than they bargained for.

Homeownership can be a great path to building wealth and creating long-term stability—but only when someone is financially and emotionally ready to handle what comes with it. Roofs leak. AC units break. Lawns grow faster than you can mow them. Some people thrive with that responsibility. Others find it draining, stressful, or even overwhelming.

If you’re not wired for fixing things, don’t want to spend weekends at the hardware store, or feel like your budget is already stretched too thin, owning a home might not bring the joy or stability you’ve been promised.

And that’s okay. Renting doesn’t mean you’ve failed. In fact, for many people, being a tenant allows for greater freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind. That’s an energetic shift worth considering.

My role as a real estate professional isn’t to sell you an idea—it’s to help you make the choice that supports your life right now. Sometimes that means buying. Sometimes it means waiting. And sometimes it means choosing a different path entirely.

Whatever your journey looks like, I’m here to walk it with you—with honesty, compassion, and no pressure.