“For the love of…”—a phrase that has echoed through time, often signaling exasperation, urgency, or devotion. Its origins are traced back to expressions of reverence, whether in religious texts or romantic prose. But at Mahar Real Estate, it takes on a different meaning: the love of home, of place, of the perfect property that got away. Buying a home isn’t just a transaction; it’s an emotional decision, a story between people and spaces being written over the years.
The real estate market is like love. One moment, it’s a buyer’s market with endless options and negotiating power; the next, homes are flying off the market with multiple offers, leaving hopeful buyers in the dust. Change is the only constant, and that’s something we at Mahar Real Estate embrace. As Will Rodgers said “even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Buying a home is much the same.
In 1971, mortgage rates were 7.33%. If you ‘waited for them to come down,’ you would have waited 22 years until 1993 when they dipped to 7.1%, the highest being 18.63% in October 1981. Over the course of those 22 years a lot of life, and love, happened.
Anyone who has ever hesitated on a house they adored knows the heartbreak of seeing it sell to someone else. You walk past months later, lights glowing warmly in the window, and wonder, “What if?” The truth is there is something called real estate ‘regret,’ and I assure you it is real.
Unlike a missed connection at a coffee shop, you can’t always count on a second chance when the right home gets away. That’s why we focus on guiding our clients with clarity and confidence—so they don’t let hesitation keep them from what they love.
As Wayne Gretsky said, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” I’ve seen homes listed at $529 go for $445. That’s a massive change! You do not know a seller’s position or mentality of listing at a certain price point until you ask. What you do know is your offer will never be accepted if you don’t put it in! It costs nothing to at least try.
If you find yourself falling for a home don’t let doubt be the reason you lose it. At Mahar Real Estate, we’re not just watching the market change—we’re leading the charge. If you’re looking to sell or buy, Dan is your guy—because when you find the one, you don’t let it slip away.