“You only regret your economies.” ~ Reynold Price This quote really suits me. It aligns with my philosophy about real estate and life in general. I think it’s true that people tend to come to regret the things they held back on—particularly in terms of generosity, effort, emotion, or spending—more than the things they gave freely.
“Economies” refers not just to money, but to anything we choose to withhold: time, love, risk, creativity, or words. The idea is that being overly cautious, stingy, or reserved may feel safe in the moment, but later leads to a sense of loss or missed opportunity.
In a real estate context, this might be interpreted as me recommending that you plunge right ahead and buy or sell – regardless of whatever the market seems to be doing. That’s not what I’m suggesting. Rather, I think it’s wise to be generous with oneself and others wherever home is concerned. That may mean giving yourself a one-year break from considering any changes to your home situation. How generous to just take that off the table? Breathe a lot, watch a little, wait without anxiety. Or it might mean ceasing your equivocation, committing to change and calling me about getting your house on the market asap.
I’m here to help. Reach out if you want to talk.
Meanwhile, here’s the latest market update for San Francisco.
