Paws and Properties: Trust Your Instincts

Trust Your Tail — Finding a Home That Feels Right

Not every home search needs to be a numbers game. Sure, mortgage rates, square footage, and comparable sales matter—but sometimes, the decision comes down to something you can’t quite put into words. Ollie knows this better than anyone.

When he trots into a sunny yard, feels a gentle breeze, and senses calm in the air, his tail starts to wag without a second thought. That’s his way of knowing, “This could be my spot.”

Humans might not wag their tails, but we have our own signs. Maybe you feel instantly at ease the moment you step through the front door. Maybe you can already imagine coffee on the porch in the morning or friends gathered in the kitchen. Maybe it’s simply that quiet, reassuring feeling of belonging.

When you find a home that makes you smile for no reason—pay attention. Those little sparks of joy are worth trusting. Because sometimes, the perfect home isn’t just the one that checks every box on paper—it’s the one that feels like yours from the very first moment.

-Matt Defoe 2025