12 classic mom sayings…that double as real estate advice

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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:

• Can you imagine moving every 26 days?

• 66% of buyers think they need “perfect” credit to buy a house…

• 12 classic mom sayings that double as real estate advice

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

Meme of the Week

Listen, I’m not saying this is the right thing to do… I’m just saying I understand the thought process 😜

Can you imagine moving every 26 days?

Moving is not something most people want to make a habit of. The average American moves around 11 or 12 times in their lifetime, but those moves are usually spread out over decades.

So can you imagine having to move every 26 days… and then move right back to where you came from just 24 hours later?

Well, one family does exactly that in order to spend most of the year living at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort in an RV. Because of resort rules, they can only stay for 26 consecutive days before having to leave for at least 24 hours.

Fortunately for them, their home is on wheels. So every few weeks, they pack up the RV, spend a day somewhere else, and then head right back to Disney.

66% of buyers think they need “perfect” credit to buy a house…

A recent survey found that 66% of potential homebuyers believe they need near-perfect credit to qualify for a mortgage—or at least to secure a good interest rate.

The reality is, most buyers are purchasing homes with credit scores that are far from perfect. But if you don’t realize that, it’s easy to spend years assuming you’re not ready yet instead of actually exploring your options.

I recently published an article that dives a little deeper into where this misconception comes from, why the range of acceptable credit scores is often wider than people think, and why it’s worth talking to a few lenders before assuming the answer is no.

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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 global movement began with a man building a tiny wooden house in his yard to honor his book-loving mother?

A) Tiny House Nation

B) Book Nook Collective

C) Little Free Library

D) The Reading Porch Project

Click the answer you think is correct.

12 classic mom sayings that double as real estate advice

Moms have a signature way of getting their point across—usually through one-liners that are both universal and impossible to forget. As it turns out, a lot of those classic “mom-isms” also translate surprisingly well into real estate advice.

So I thought you might get a kick out of this list of 12 classic mom sayings you’ve probably heard dozens of times… but never realized could apply to buying or selling a house.

The fact is…

OK, building a house from scratch with no experience is impressive… but was she able to get the kids to clean their rooms and pick up their socks?

That wraps it up for this week!

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