If only my house had _________________. Does a new home actually equal happiness?

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:

• As luck would have it…

• If only my house had _________________.

• 6 funny ways for sellers to choose which buyer wins a bidding war

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

Meme of the Week

It doesn’t have to be on the market or Valentine’s Day for me to play matchmaker! Let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you!

As luck would have it…

A 70-year-old Louisiana man was sleeping in his living room when a car crashed through his house and landed right on top of him.

Fortunately, he was okay. In fact, he felt good enough to ask the ambulance driver to stop on the way to the hospital so he could buy a lottery ticket, figuring it must have been his lucky day.

But this wasn’t his first lucky day… His house has been hit by cars five times since he’s lived there. Some might call that the unluckiest location imaginable — but he seems to prefer a very glass-half-full approach to life.

If only my house had _________________.

It’s actually fairly normal for people to look around their home and feel like they’d finally be happy — and never have to move again — if it just had this, that, or another thing.

A lot of people try to sort that feeling out by talking to friends, family, or even running scenarios through ChatGPT. That can all be helpful, but sometimes it just creates more noise.

So if this is something you’ve been feeling and wondering about, you might want to check out this article I recently published about why looping in a real estate agent earlier than most people do can actually be really helpful.

“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

What is the actual meaning of the word “igloo” in the Inuit language?

A) Frozen glue

B) House

C) Dome home

D) Ice tent

Click the answer you think is correct.

6 funny ways for sellers to choose which buyer wins a bidding war

It probably sounds ideal to have multiple offers when you’re selling your home — and don’t get me wrong, it absolutely is!

But it’s also not quite the no-brainer many sellers expect it to be. Saying “no” to one or more buyers can actually be harder (and more stressful) than saying “yes” to the one you choose. And when the offers are close, picking between them isn’t always easy.

Unless you’ve been through it yourself, it’s hard to appreciate just how stressful a multiple-offer situation can be. Whether you’ve experienced it as a seller, hope to one day, or are in the middle of it right now, this funny list of creative ways for sellers to choose between buyers should at least give you a good laugh.

The fact is…

If you’ve ever dealt with building codes, permits, or inspections, this will feel frustratingly familiar.

That wraps it up for this week!

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