5 funny home features to help couples live together in peace

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:

• Not the kind of open house any seller wants

• What to do when you love a house that’s priced too high

• 5 funny home features to help couples live together in peace

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

Meme of the Week

If yours is “Emoh Maerd,” I’d be glad to make a few introductions. 😍

Not the kind of open house any seller wants

A lot of homeowners picture their agent advertising an open house and having a steady stream of buyers come through when it hits the market.

What they don’t picture is a random teenager advertising a pop-up party online, charging a cover fee, setting up a DJ in the living room, and lighting off fireworks in the bedroom.

But in San Diego County, that’s exactly what has happened in several vacant homes listed for sale.

As you can imagine, the party-goers leave behind quite a mess, and some expensive repairs. Still better than a squatter, I suppose… but you can add this to the list of reasons it’s not a bad idea to have timer lights, cameras, or a security system in place when a home is sitting vacant.

What to do when you love a house that’s priced too high

With Valentine’s Day week here, it feels fitting to talk about what happens when you fall in love… with a house that’s priced higher than it should be.

A lot of buyers feel like their only options are to wait it out or walk away. And while that’s often the advice you’ll hear, it’s not always the only strategy.
Sometimes there’s an opportunity to step up thoughtfully, make your interest known, and open the door to a productive conversation before the seller ever drops the price.

I recently published an article that breaks down how this works, just in case you ever find yourself falling in love with a house that the seller has overpriced.

“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 letter of the alphabet does NOT appear in the name of any U.S. state?

1) Q

2) X

3) Z

4) J

Click the answer you think is correct.

5 funny home features to help couples live together in peace

Valentine’s Day flowers, candy, and a nice dinner are great… but sometimes keeping the peace at home takes a little more than one romantic evening a year.

So I figured it’d be fun to share this (mostly) tongue-in-cheek list of 5 home features that could make cohabitation a little less stressful at times. They’re probably not practical solutions, but at least they’ll give you something to joke about with your significant other!

The fact is…

I’ve seen some pretty weird things included in the sale of a house, but a hand in marriage is definitely not one of them!

That wraps it up for this week!

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