Most of us, at some point, find ourselves wondering if we’ll ever truly know what it feels like to be deeply loved, not just in words or routine, but in that mutual, steady, deep sense of knowing you are cherished and loved in a way that feels like home.

It’s about giving families the chance to root themselves, grow equity, and create a sense of place that renting often doesn’t provide. But the past few years have been difficult. Rising interest rates, higher home prices, and industry changes made the process more frustrating for buyers and sellers alike.

When things don’t go the way I expected, when a deal falls through, a call doesn’t come, a door refuses to open, I used to panic. I’d spiral into worry, stress, and a whole lot of self-blame. But something has been shifting in me over the past year or two. Now, instead of freaking out, I pause.