Kim Costa explains why 82% of homeowners regret their purchase — and how aligning your home with your identity changes everything.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Kim Costa — author of Live in Your Wheelhouse and host on The American Dream TV — breaks down the psychology behind real estate decisions.

Kim introduces her framework built around:

The Four M’s (Myself, Mastery, Mission, Mates)
The Wheel of Life across 8 key areas
Why most buyers move without clarity
The statistic that 82% of homeowners report regret
How real estate agents can shorten buying cycles
How AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT help scale content
Why slowing down leads to better long-term decisions

We also explore Kim’s personal journey — from 27 years in accounting to design, authorship, and building a life aligned with her creativity.

If you’ve ever felt misaligned in your home, career, or investment strategy, this episode will challenge how you think about real estate decisions.

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