salo_t, I think that’s the way to go. The way I see it is if you get what you want at a great price, then super, if not, oh well… there’ll be better deals down the road.

But it takes some will-power to detach yourself emotionally from a purchase. Many wives fall in love with a house/neighborhood and pressure their husbands into buying. As realtors would tell you, emotions play a big part in homebuying — it’s a lifestyle that buyers can’t wait to attain.