According to a new Redfin-commissioned survey, nearly two-thirds of recent U.S. homebuyers (59%) think purchasing a house is more stressful than dating.

“Getting ghosted by your date is stressful, but purchasing a home in today’s market comes with its own unique set of anxieties,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. “Buyers are increasingly ghosting sellers as housing costs climb, and high mortgage rates are prompting many homeowners to stay put instead of selling–meaning house hunters have a record low number of homes to swipe right on.”

Of the life events respondents had to choose from, there were just two that respondents found more nerve wracking than buying a home: 57% said divorce is more stressful and 56% said finding a new job is more stressful.

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