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As the old adage goes, the course of true love never did run smooth, and for those who have ever gone through a real estate purchase, the same is true of the process of finding a new home. Though it isn’t often talked about, romance and real estate can be a powerful combination when two people come together to find a place they can create a home with each other. Here are five stories that demonstrate how true love can blossom amidst the chaos and excitement of buying a home.
The first story is that of Margaret and Brian. Margaret, a lifelong renter, had finally made the decision to buy a home. She was set to put down a deposit on a place of her own when she met Brian. He offered to provide her with financial assistance for the purchase, and they soon became a couple. Two years, five remodeling projects, and one marriage later, Margaret and Brian now own the home of their dreams.
Our second love story is that of Alaina and Tim. They had started dating shortly before the coronavirus pandemic caused Tim’s apartment complex to become unsafe. Since they couldn’t stay in his old apartment, they decided to find a new one to rent together. After finding a rental they both loved, they signed a lease and moved in together.
The third tale is that of Taylor and Sam. They were already living together in Sam’s old house, but knew that it was time to find a place of their own. They found the perfect house on the outskirts of town and closed on their new home just days before their wedding.
The fourth account is that of Linda and Russell. Linda had been searching for a new home for months, when she ran into a familiar face at an open house. It was Russell, an old flame from her university days. After catching up, Linda decided to make an offer on the house and the two started dating again.
Finally, the fifth saying is that of Michael and Emma. Michael had been trying to buy a house for months, with no luck. Desperate, he decided to attend a real estate seminar, where he met Emma. She told him she could give him a bargain on a house she owned, if he agreed to let her help him with the process. Not only did their relationship take off, but they were able to buy a house together in record time.
Though buying a home can be a stressful process, these five stories demonstrate how two people in love can find a way to make it through and come out with the home of their dreams. Looking to buy a home in the future? Who knows, perhaps you will find true love in the process!
