Life's big moments — diapers, diamonds, divorce, death, diplomas, and even relocation — shape our real estate decisions more than market trends ever could.

In this episode of Lease It or List It, Savannah and Glynn break down how each major life event impacts whether you should sell, keep, or lease your home, and why timing and planning make all the difference.

From first-time parents needing a yard, to newlyweds unknowingly selling a perfect future rental, to families navigating inheritance… the smartest choices come from education, planning, and talking to a professional before emotions take over.

If life just handed you a big "D," there's a strategy for that — and equity worth protecting.

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Top 5–7 Takeaways

The "D's of Real Estate" drive most housing decisions — Diapers, Diamonds, Divorce, Death, Diplomas… and Relocation (even though it doesn't start with D, they tried).

Diapers = First-time buyers + growing families. Whether upgrading from an apartment to a home or needing a bigger rental, life changes often require more space (and a fenced yard for the dog—another unofficial D).

Diamonds = Marriage + missed opportunities. Couples often sell one partner's property too quickly instead of keeping it as a prime rental asset that could build long-term wealth.

Divorce = Complexity + emotion. Most couples end up selling because refinancing, buyouts, and co-management of a rental are often too stressful during an already painful life event.

Death = Unexpected but financially impactful. Inheriting a fully paid-off home is often a huge opportunity—families can turn it into a cash-flowing rental instead of selling too fast.

Diplomas = Empty nesters & right-sizing. A five-bedroom with a pool may not make sense anymore. But selling and immediately buying a condo with high HOA fees isn't always the win people expect.

Planning vs. reacting. Some life events are sudden—others predictable. When there's time to plan, selling may be smart. When life hits fast, leasing can give breathing room while preserving equity.

Recorded at the Blue Mic Studios podcast production company:

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