Which hurts more? Losing a house… or paying too much? (And how to avoid both of those things.)

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:

• Come for the AC, stay for the meatballs…

• Which hurts more? Losing a house… or paying too much?

• 9 thoughts you go through after submitting an offer on a house

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

Meme of the Week

If you’ve ever lost out on a house you loved, you probably know exactly what this feels like. If not… hopefully I can help you avoid finding out the hard way.

Come for the AC, stay for the meatballs…

If you’ve ever traveled overseas during the summer, you’ve probably noticed that air conditioning isn’t nearly as common as it is here in the U.S. As a brutal heat wave continues across parts of Europe, people in France have apparently discovered one of the best places to cool off… IKEA.

Videos have been circulating online showing shoppers stretching out on sofas, relaxing in living room displays, and generally making themselves right at home while escaping the heat.

To be fair, IKEA practically invites people to wander around and imagine themselves living there. But perhaps the least they could do is buy a plate of Swedish meatballs before heading back out into the heat.

Which hurts more? Losing the house… or paying too much?

It’s not uncommon for buyers to worry about whether they’re paying too much for a house. It’s totally human and understandable. But what people often don’t think about is how they’ll feel if they lose it altogether.

I recently published an article about why losing a house you truly love can sometimes sting more than wondering if you overpaid for one… and a few simple ways to help avoid both of those feelings.

Whether you’re actively house hunting or just thinking about buying someday, I think you’ll find the perspective helpful.

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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.)

Trivia Time

Which of these buildings is the world’s first air-conditioned office building?

A) Empire State Building – New York, NY

B) Milam Building – San Antonio, TX

C) Wrigley Building – Chicago, IL

D) Eastern Columbia Building – Los Angeles, CA

Click the answer you think is correct.

9 thoughts you go through after submitting an offer on a house

Making an offer on a house can feel like crossing the finish line… until about 30 seconds later when your brain suddenly decides it’s time to think through every possible outcome.

If you’ve ever bought a house, you’ll probably relate to more than a few of these! And if you haven’t yet, consider this a fun little preview of what’s waiting for you. 😄

The fact is…

I guess the balloons at my open houses are safe… unless I accidentally use 300 weather balloons.

That wraps it up for this week!

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