The twinkling lights of Christmas are up in the shopping malls, songs of Christmas are being played in public places or our playlist, we’re encouraged to start our shopping early, talk of ‘who will you spend the holiday with?’ and holiday travel are almost as common as ‘how are you?’
Like many people in this crazy post-COVID housing market, my wife and I have jumped on the train of selling our home and buying a new one. In this current market we have found ourselves competing against several buyers for each house we have liked.
This season has created additional layers of stress for everyone. We’ve all adjusted to new circumstances, many have experienced painful losses, and handling challenging new rhythms of life have led to increased anxiety and depression for others.