New Year, New Goals… Same Zillow Obsession 😅

January 7

Ah yes, January.

The time of year when gym memberships peak, water bottles are mysteriously always full, and everyone is convinced this is the year they’ll finally stop browsing Zillow at 11:47 PM.

(For the record, if you’re reading this while also checking home prices “just for fun,” you’re among friends.)

Let’s Talk About January House Thoughts

January has a funny way of making people reflect.
New year. Fresh start. Big goals. Bigger dreams.

Suddenly, that starter home feels a little smaller.
That spare bedroom feels more like an office.
And that “we’ll deal with it later” kitchen feels… very now.

But here’s the thing most people don’t realize 👇
You don’t need to have everything figured out in January.

You don’t need:

• A perfect credit score

• A fully color-coded savings spreadsheet

• Or a five-year life plan written in gel pen

You just need information.

The Myth of “I’ll Wait Until Spring” 🌷

Every January I hear it:
“We’re probably waiting until spring.”

And then spring comes…
And so do more buyers.
More competition.
More multiple offers.

Waiting isn’t wrong, but assuming waiting is always better can be.

Sometimes January is actually the calm before the chaos. Fewer buyers. Motivated sellers. And less pressure to make a rushed decision because everyone else just showed up too.

A Low-Pressure Way to Start

No commitments. No awkward sales pitches. No “so when are you buying” energy.

January is a great time to:

• Check your buying power

• Learn what homes are actually selling for

• See what you’d want more of (or less of) in your next place

Even if your only goal right now is “figure out what I don’t want,” that still counts.

Final Thought

You don’t need a New Year’s resolution to start thinking about real estate.
You just need curiosity… and maybe a break from Zillow at midnight.

(Or not. I won’t judge.)

If you want to talk through goals, timelines, or just see what’s out there, I’m always happy to help. January doesn’t have to mean pressure. Sometimes it just means clarity.

Here’s to new beginnings, realistic expectations, and house hunting without the stress 🥂

– Deanna Parson – This Girl Sells Houses Team

📞 859-512-4444

📧 ThisGirlSellsHouses@gmail.com