Newsletter July 15, 2026

Not that it’ll be a problem if you’re working with me, but…What if the perfect house hits the market while your agent is away?

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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!)
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on tap:

  If you’re looking for a reason to buy a house with a resort-worthy pool

  What if the perfect house hits the market while your agent is away?

  6 things to say before your real estate agent goes on vacation

But first, let’s start it off with my…
Meme of the Week
I’d love a reason to be searching for a property like this! Anyone looking for a house with a resort-worthy pool?
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If you’re looking for a reason to buy a house with a resort-worthy pool
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. You save up your money, take time off work, and picture yourself spending lazy afternoons lounging by the pool with a good book or a cold drink.

Unfortunately, that’s not always how it plays out.

A video from a popular holiday resort recently went viral after dozens of guests were filmed sprinting through the pool area in an all-out race to claim the best lounge chairs for the day.  Apparently, waking up early isn’t enough anymore. Some travelers have even resorted to sleeping in pool chairs overnight just to secure a good spot!
 
 
What if the perfect house hits the market while your agent is away?
Despite all the jokes real estate agents make about working from the beach, answering emails poolside, or taking phone calls while standing in line at a theme park, there are some parts of the job we simply can’t do remotely. Showing houses is one of them.

I recently published an article explaining what to do if the perfect house hits the market while your agent is on vacation… and why calling another agent may create more complications than you might expect.

(And yes… I’m the type of agent who makes sure these things are already in place for my buyers before I ever sneak away for a vacation! 😉)
 
 
 
 
“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
Null Stern Hotels in Switzerland are known for providing hotel rooms without:

1)  Bibles in the drawer

2)  Beds

3)  Walls

4)  TVs

Click the answer you think is correct.
 
 
6 things to say before your real estate agent goes on vacation
We already talked about why your agent being away doesn’t have to create problems. But if you really want to help them (ahem… me) relax, there are a few things they’d (okay… I’d) probably love to hear before heading out of town. 

 
 
The fact is…
I mean, if you’re going all that way, you might as well stay for the full two weeks, right?
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
 
 
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