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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:
- Ever dream of living in a mall?
- Friends don't let friends list without professional feedback…
- 5 lighthearted (yet solid) reasons to sell your house around Halloween
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
Go ahead…groan if you think this pun is cornier than the fields scarecrows were meant to protect.
(Or better yet, send me a pic of your own scarecrow if you've got one up as a decoration on your porch or lawn!)
Ever dream of living in a mall?
It's getting harder for many malls to stay open—but apparently they're thriving in peoples' dreams! According to the New York Post, complete strangers have reported dreaming about the same mall, right down to the food court and escalators, and are comparing notes in online forums. Meanwhile, developers are actually turning real malls into apartments and townhomes in real life. Here's a fun article that takes a look at 10 things they should consider keeping to make living in a converted mall more appealing. Would keeping any of those things make living in a mall appealing to you? Friends don't let friends list without professional feedback...
Before putting your house on the market, it definitely helps to take a step back and look at it through a buyer's eyes. But let's be honest, it's hard to be objective about your own home. You might overlook things that feel perfectly normal to you but could stand out to someone seeing it for the first time. Which is why Realtor.com recently suggested what they call a ' friend inspection' before putting your house on the market. They suggest inviting your most brutally honest friend to walk through it and tell you what they see. Not a bad idea… But I'd rather see you invite me over instead! I have a trained eye, market expertise, and a professional network to help you do just the right things when prepping your house for sale. In fact, check out this article that explains how I help sellers see their homes through buyers' eyes right from the start.
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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, new listings, or price updates. Most people don't care about real estate data… until it actually matters to them. For everyone else, a stream of numbers is like elevator music—easy to ignore, occasionally annoying.
Instead of filling your inbox with stats that don't mean much, I'd rather keep it fun and entertaining.
Curious how much that house down the street is listed for? Wonder what your home is worth? Or just want a sense of the local market?
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 always love a good reason to talk about the market.)
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Trivia Time
Why did Nicolas Cage buy a haunted mansion in New Orleans?
Click the answer you think is correct.
5 lighthearted (yet solid) reasons to sell your house around Halloween
Everyone thinks spring is the best time to sell a house. But the truth is, there are benefits to selling during any time of the year. Every season has a host of reasons and benefits for sellers to put their house on the market. But October offers up some truly unique advantages for homeowners looking to sell! Check out this article with 5 lighthearted (yet solid) reasons for you to sell your house around Halloween! The fact is…
Certainly sounds easier than digging a moat around your house!
That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
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