Weekly Real Estate Snippet - Things agents say now that would've made no sense in the 1980s (It's amazing what we take for granted!)

Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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Weekly Real Estate Snippet - Things agents say now that would've made no sense in the 1980s (It's amazing what we take for granted!)

March 14th, 2026 by Jay Mattlin

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:

• Would you grab coffee here?

• Saving for a house isn't as easy as many experts make it sound

• Things agents say now that would've made no sense in the 1980s

But first, let's start it off with my...

Meme of the Week

On one hand, I'm obviously just joking...

But the longer days really are a huge deal to me (and my buyers) at this time of year!

Would you grab coffee here?

Whether it's a home or a business, the old saying about location, location, location being the three most important things in real estate usually holds true. When it comes to businesses, that normally means a spot that's easy to find, easy to reach, has plenty of parking, and hopefully plenty of walk-in traffic.

But apparently the exact opposite can work too…

If you're looking for a caffeine kick and an adrenaline rush, this cliffside café might be worth checking out. Just make sure you have reservations before rappelling down to sip your coffee while dangling over the ocean.

Saving for a house isn't as easy as many experts make it sound

It seems like every few years someone comes up with a new way to make saving for a house down payment sound not only possible, but easy. There was the "Latte Factor," where buyers were told skipping their daily coffee would do the trick. Then came the warnings about avocado toast. Now there's something called the "$27.39 Rule," which suggests simply saving that much per day.

If only it were always that easy!

The advice is well-meaning and meant to be encouraging, but at times it can come across as a bit tone deaf. That's why I recently published an article sharing some perspective on why saving for a down payment can feel so difficult — and why even small, consistent progress still matters more than any catchy rule..

"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

Doing which of the following in your house everyday increases your chances of becoming a millionaire by 206%?

A) Making your bed.

B) Turning down the thermostat by 5 degrees.

C) Only flushing the toilet every third time you use it.

D) Cooking your meals in the microwave instead of in the oven.

Click the answer you think is correct.

Things agents say now that would've made no sense in the 1980s

Technology has changed so much since the 80's! While we may not have flying cars, or live on Mars quite yet, a lot of our world would look and sound like a sci-fi novel to people just a few decades ago.

For a little fun, perspective, and appreciation for how far things have come in the world of real estate, I recently put together a fun list of things agents say today that would have made absolutely no sense back in the 1980s. It's a funny little reminder of just how much the real estate world has changed.

The fact is…

Not a bad idea for saving up a down payment!

That wraps it up for this week!

Be on the lookout for the next one!

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