Real estate is emotional. Why? Because a home is more than walls and a roof, it’s a canvas and container for our lives, our families, our communities. As part of an ongoing series, we’ve asked local writers to share their stories on real estate and housing. Want to write for the Star’s Home Truths series? Email: hometruths@thestar.ca

It’s a weird feeling being jolted awake by the sound of strangers entering your house. Then I remember: they’re my first Airbnb guests. People I don’t know will be sharing part of my home.

How will that go? Will a parade of visitors disrupt my peaceful routine? Will the choice of soft, medium and extra firm pillows be enough to rest their travel-weary heads? And why didn’t I pick up the cat toys from the floor directly above the bed where they would be

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