When your friend or family member is looking for a house, it’s totally natural to be excited for them and have plenty of questions. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that they are going through a stressful time. Not everything that you want to say or ask will be helpful to them. The first thing you should avoid saying is anything along the lines of “the market is bad.” They know this. In 2022, high housing prices are definitely one of the difficulties your friend is running into (via Forbes). Reminding them of this or letting them know that the situation isn’t likely to change is totally unhelpful and will make them feel even more under pressure.
Asking your friend if they’ve found a house is probably one of the first things you’ll want to say when you see your friend who’s been house hunting (via Erie Insurance). The thing is –– that’s probably the question they’re getting from everyone, and it’s almost certainly getting annoying. If they haven’t mentioned that they’ve bought a house, it’s likely they haven’t yet. Don’t remind them of their struggle by asking. Lastly, resist the urge to ask them about loans or mortgages. This can also be a touchy subject, and if they want to offer up this information, they will.
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