Adventure Awaits

With vaccinations available to all who wanted them, the summer of 2021 has brought back a sense of normalcy to many areas, albeit set back a bit by the Delta variant. Many people have stopped wearing masks and started seeing grandchildren, attending sporting events and concerts, and eating inside restaurants once again. Though it may have felt a little strange for some at first (I know that it was for me), another new normal has taken hold. Some people might be heading back into the office at least part of the time as companies have had to shift to accommodate remote working situations. And, this shift has allowed people to be able to work from anywhere. It remains to be seen what the new office atmosphere will be.

One thing we know for sure is that there has been a major shift in priorities since the pandemic began. People are now demanding a work/life balance and realizing that life is too short to spend it working and living in a location that no longer suits their needs. Life is full of endless possibilities, and some have already leaped into the unknown, purchasing new homes in new locations that enable them

to live the life they choose.

The vast number of people relocating in 2020 and 2021 have changed the real estate market. It is unlike what we have seen in the past. And now, there is a whole new way of buying homes today (see Resetting Expectations article on page 62). Although home prices have dramatically increased throughout the entire country and beyond, don’t be discouraged. If you are reading this magazine, you have probably not made a move yet and are exploring your options. The good news is that the fall is a great time to visit properties to find that new life that you want.

And, if you live in the northern New Jersey area or the Washington, D.C. area, you are in luck. The folks at Ideal-LIVING are super excited to bring back our live events this September (see page 44). This is the perfect place to come and see the available options close to home. I’ll even be hosting a live seminar entitled Choosing Your Ideal Place at these events. I hope you will come out and see us. Your adventure awaits, and we can’t wait to help you find your ideal destination, life, and home.

by Kelly Godbey | kellyg@ideal-LIVING.com