We're looking at what risk means in the context of home—whether it’s taking a big design risk, or anything that involves putting yourself out there without knowing what awaits on the other side.
“Millennials may perceive home buying as more risky than previous generations because we were raised on infinite choice, frequent change, and came to age with a lot of financial volatility.”
With October being risk month, I decided to challenge myself to step out of my oh-so-cozy comfort zone and do one thing that scares me every day for a week.
It's a risk to quit your job, give up your house or rental, and take to the open road full-time; we interviewed 5 people living in mobile homes on wheels to reveal how and why they took the risk.
Taking risks exposes you to dozens of positive outcomes you never would have experienced before, but it also boosts your confidence, and helps you let go of the fear of failing.
“The cabinets were the classic orange oak color, and the walls were a dark beige color,” the homeowner describes. “It felt like a nice space, but just very dated.”
