The Five Feelings That Tell You a Home Is Right for You
Scott Goshorn
Real estate runs deep in my blood.I grew up watching my mother hustle as a real estate agent in my home state of Ohio and her love of the business tra...
Real estate runs deep in my blood.I grew up watching my mother hustle as a real estate agent in my home state of Ohio and her love of the business tra...
The Five Feelings That Tell You a Home Is Right for You
Most people start their home search with a checklist:
Bedrooms. Bathrooms. Neighborhood. Architecture. Budget.
But the truth? The real decision isn’t made on paper — it’s made in your gut.
There’s that moment — sometimes quiet, sometimes instant — when you step inside and something just clicks.
Your body knows before your brain does.
It’s the whisper that says, This is it.
Let’s break down the five feelings that tell you you’ve found the right home — and why they matter for how you live, feel, and thrive.
1. Relaxation
Our Shoulders Drop Without You Even Thinking About It
Walk in.
Take a breath.
Does it slow down? Do you exhale without realizing it?
The right home doesn’t ask you to perform — it lets you be.
No pressure, no posing — just peace.
Studies show your environment directly affects your stress levels and nervous system. Translation: a home that feels calm actually supports your mental health.
That sense of calm? It’s your body saying, “You’re safe here.”
2. Expansion
Space for Your Life, Not Just Your Furniture
Forget square footage for a second.
This is about room for your life.
Room to recharge.
Room to create.
Room to laugh, dream, and grow.
The right home doesn’t just hold your stuff — it holds your story.
It makes space for who you are and who you’re becoming.
3. Flow
The neighborhood sets the pace.
Do you find energy in movement, walkability, cafés, and culture?
Or are you most yourself in quiet, privacy, and slowness?
One of the most overlooked aspects of finding the right home — especially in Los Angeles — is choosing a neighborhood that feels like you.
Where your environment supports your natural rhythm instead of working against it.
When Life Moves Effortlessly
Ever notice how some homes just work?
The light hits the kitchen at the right time.
The rooms connect naturally.
You don’t have to think about how to move through the space — you just do.
That’s flow.
It’s design meeting energy meeting lifestyle.
And when it’s right, daily life feels smoother — almost effortless.
4. Identity
It Feels Like the Next Chapter of You
A great home feels like a reflection — not just of who you’ve been, but who you’re stepping into.
Does it ground you?
Spark creativity?
Invite connection and rest?
If it feels like alignment — not compromise — that’s when you know it’s a fit.
The right home mirrors your growth.
5. Belonging
You Can See Your Life Unfolding Here
This is the one that seals the deal.
- You walk in and instantly start seeing it:
- Morning coffee by the window.
- Evening wine on the patio.
- Friends around the table.
It’s not fantasy — it’s you.
That’s belonging. That’s home.
What It All Comes Down To
Luxury isn’t a price point — it’s a feeling.=
True luxury is:
☀ Slow mornings in natural light
🍷 A kitchen that brings people together
🛏 A bedroom that feels like rest
🏡 A neighborhood that matches your rhythm
Where you live shapes everything — your energy, your focus, your joy.
Ready to Find the Home That Feels Like You?
If you're looking for a home that fits your life — not just your list — I’d love to help you find it.
This is what I love most — helping people find not just a property, but a place that fits.
When I work with clients, I’m not checking boxes. I’m learning you:
How you move through your day.
What grounds you.
What inspires you.
Then we find the space that supports that life — one that lets you breathe a little deeper and live a little freer.
Let’s find the place that feels like home.