Is it worth waiting for the right home instead of settling?

Waiting for the right home is worth it when settling would mean living with a dealbreaker, such as a bad school zone, a flood-prone lot or a layout that will not work long term, rather than a fixable cosmetic issue. A rushed purchase in a competitive market often costs more in regret than a few extra months of searching costs in time. Brian Beatty helps buyers separate a true dealbreaker from something minor before they decide to keep waiting.