I am not certain if I am typical,but I do tend to draw my happiness in my M based on how happy my W is with it. Lets face it, if the queen is not happy.....no one is happy....lol.
It is very possible that he is mirroring you. Remember you two have been very dark for a lon g period of time. Now you are starting to enjoy some positive interaction (albiet about the sale of your house)....but it has been friendly and upbeat.
Continue down this path. The text might have been minor, but you have to start somewhere. The rule of thumb I used typically, is that when I recieved a text, I would respond to it upbeat and see where it went. I let her be the one the end the conversation. If I didn't get a response then I wouldn't follow it up.
I would probably consider responding with something like
"Cool, where/when would you like to get together"
if he repsonds with a time/place then respond with, that sounds nice they have good bagels there (or something like that)
Correct me if I am wrong, but you feel your H might be a QLC and might think youhave always taken the lead/control.
If this is the case then allowing him to make the decisions on the meeting places might work to your advantage....etc.
Just some thoughts
TwinDad Me 39, W 36, M 11 W - MLC, WAW???? 2 Kids B/G 3 YRS Old Start of the Long and Bumpy Road..... On the verge of piecing.....a new beginning