6 odd things to bring along when sizing up homes to buy…..They’re funny…but maybe even useful!

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!)

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on tap:

• Let’s get the squatter problem sworded out once and for all

• Thinking about putting solar panels on your house?

• 6 odd things to bring along when you’re sizing up homes to buy

But first, let’s start it off with my…

Meme of the Week

Obviously deciding when to list your house is a little more complicated than this flow chart… but it’s not totally wrong either. 😄

As always, I’m glad to help you strategize the best time to hit the market, so if it’s on your mind, feel free to reach out!

Let’s get the squatter problem sworded out once and for all

If it feels like you’ve been seeing more headlines about squatters lately, you’re not imagining it. Despite all the attention, many homeowners still find themselves stuck navigating slow court systems, confusing tenant laws, and processes that can feel like they protect the wrong party while the actual owner waits… and waits.

But for homeowners in Northern California who don’t want to wait, a man recently started offering to help them remove squatters — armed with a sword. His reasoning? Squatters may know the legal loopholes, but “the average squatter has no melee experience.”

Obviously, waving medieval weaponry around probably isn’t legal (or advisable). But when frustrated homeowners start jokingly looking to the Middle Ages for solutions, it’s probably a sign the modern process isn’t working as smoothly as it should.

Thinking about putting solar panels on your house?

I get a lot of questions about whether solar panels actually increase a home’s value — or do the opposite. The truth is, there’s no single, universal answer. It depends on the home, the market, and how the system is set up. And if you’re weighing your options, I’m always glad to help you think it through before you sign on the dotted line.

One thing many homeowners don’t realize until it’s too late, though, is how leasing a solar panel system can affect a future buyer. In some cases, it can even impact whether they qualify for a mortgage at all.

If you’re considering a leased system, I recently published an article that takes a deeper dive into what to watch out for and what to think through ahead of time. It’s worth a read before making any decisions.

“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.)

Trivia Time

The Elwood Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky has created suites for people who want to bring which of the following along with them for their stay?

1) Their own bed

2) Their own linens

3) Their houseplants

4) Any pet they want, regardless of breed or size

Click the answer you think is correct.

6 odd things to bring along when you’re sizing up homes to buy

It’s pretty common for people to bring a tape measure when looking at houses to make sure a piece of furniture will fit just right. But bringing a plate to check cabinet depth, or a hanger to gauge closet space isn’t something agents see everyday. Well, believe it or not, it’s something an article recommended buyers bring along to showings!

So I thought it’d be fun to take it a step further…

Check out this funny article I published with 6 other unusual things you could bring on a home tour to help decide whether a house truly fits your life. (I have a feeling at least one of you will end bringing any of these things along the next time I’m helping you buy a house!)

The fact is…

How cool would it be to say you lived in a home that used to be the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?!

That wraps it up for this week!

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