Which is better? Boardwalk or B&O Railroad…What Monopoly (and The Beatles!?) can teach us about real estate
by Micah Ruddell
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:
• Don’t bank on Beatlemania
• What Monopoly (and The Beatles!?) can teach us about real estate
• 8 games you probably don’t want to play against a real estate agent
But first, let’s start it off with my…
Meme of the Week
Just to make sure you know I’m flexible, if you prefer a 5-star rating system, I’m also accepting responses in the form of 4.8 to 5 stars 😄
Don’t bank on Beatlemania
Most people feel like there’s something special about their home, whether it’s the memories attached to it, the upgrades they’ve made, the neighborhood, or a story that makes it stand out from every other house nearby.
It was originally listed for $105,000 in March, but has reportedly been struggling to find a buyer and is now relisted for $99,000.
On one hand, it’s a reminder that buyers don’t always value the same things sellers do. On the other hand, maybe it’s just a slow market and needs a little more time to… let it be.
What Monopoly (and The Beatles!?) can teach us about real estate
Whether you’re a fan of The Beatles, Monopoly, or have been thinking about buying an investment property someday, I think you’ll enjoy this article I recently published.
It takes a look at how John Lennon and George Harrison approached the game of Monopoly while on tour… and why the properties people are most drawn to (in the game, or in real life) aren’t always the ones that make the most sense to buy.
I think you’ll find the perspective especially interesting if buying an investment property has crossed your mind. But even if investing isn’t on your radar right now, I still think you’ll get a kick out of it.
Do you want to become a real estate investor?
If you’ve been dreaming of becoming a real estate investor, this free booklet is a great place to start. It’s not full of hype or gimmicks — just some solid, foundational thoughts many would-be real estate investors don’t stop to think about.
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
Why was the royal family banned from playing the classic real estate game, Monopoly?
8 games you probably don’t want to play against a real estate agent
Game nights can be a great way to relax with friends and family, have some fun, and share a few laughs. But they also have a way of bringing out people’s competitive side!
If you enjoy playing games but enjoy winning even more, you may want to think twice before sitting down to play against a real estate agent. We tend to pick up some surprisingly useful skills in our line of work that might give us an unfair advantage.
But just in case you find yourself inviting one over for game night, here’s a fun list of 8 games you might want to tell them there are too many missing pieces… and choose another one instead.
The fact is…
If only you could use Monopoly money as a down payment!
That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
Micah & Sandra Ruddell
REALTOR®
CENTURY 21® Heritage Realty
903-649-3147
mruddell75@gmail.com
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