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I'm glad you're here!
I've put together a nice assortment of bite-sized pieces of
real estate news, entertainment, and resources I think
you're going to enjoy. (And maybe even learn a thing or two
you never knew you wanted to know!)
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Here's a sneak peek at what's on tap:
- No man is an island… but a car on the other hand
- Selling on your own isn’t as easy as it looks
- When your holiday guest lingers a little too long…
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But first, let’s start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
You know what…now that I think about it, this offer applies to buyers as well!
No man is an island… but a car on the other hand
Volvos are known for safety, but one 2001 S80 ended up in a situation even its engineers probably didn’t plan for.
The car was originally going to be part of a contest, but in the name of safety, the plan was scrapped — and the Volvo ended up stranded on a tiny peninsula in an artificial lake near Ottawa, Illinois. Over time, “Volvo Island” has become an unintentional “roadside” attraction (well, technically an off-road attraction) and has earned a 4.9-star rating on Google Maps. Selling on your own isn’t as easy as it looks
Some people think that selling a house on your own should be easier than ever these days. After all, with apps, listing platforms, digital contracts, and social media marketing, going FSBO (For Sale By Owner) sounds pretty doable.
But despite all that easy-to-access technology, FSBOs are now at an all-time low — just 5% of all home sales, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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“How’s the market?”
I get that question a lot, and I’m always happy to
answer it! But there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
That’s why this newsletter doesn’t include weekly
stats or price updates.
Besides, most people don’t care about real estate
data until it actually matters to them. So instead
of stats, I just try to keep this fun and
entertaining.
Curious about a specific house? Wonder what your
place is worth? Or just want a quick market
snapshot?
Just hit reply and ask me!
I’m always glad to give you any information,
thoughts, or data you want. (And of course, no
obligation or pressure! I love
any opportunity to talk about the market.)
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Trivia Time
When your holiday guest lingers a little too long…
A recent study found that 72% of people have told a houseguest to “make themselves at home,” and 91% of them regretted ever uttering those words!
As the holidays approach, you might find yourself hosting guests who take cozy to a whole new level, and seem to forget they even have a home of their own somewhere else.
So just in case your guest starts to feel more like a freeloading tenant, here are nine tongue-in-cheek tactics to get them to pack their bags and go home! (If you want to go with #8 or #9, I’m always a phone call away! 😜)
The fact is…
Good luck not thinking about this fun fact while you’re out shopping this holiday season! (At least it’ll take your mind off how much money you’re spending…)
That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
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