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| We've put together a nice assortment of bite-sized pieces of real estate news, entertainment, and resources we 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 we're chewing on this week: |
• Let’s get the squatter problem sworded out once and for all • Thinking about putting solar panels on your house? • Home is where the Art Is: Sellstate’s Valentine Coloring Contest • Featured Property: Big family energy lives here! • 6 odd things to bring along when you're sizing up homes to buy |
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| But first, let’s start it off with our... |
Obviously deciding when to list your house is a little more complicated than this flow chart… but it’s not totally wrong either. 😄
As always, we're glad to help you strategize the best time to hit the market, so if it’s on your mind, feel free to reach out! |
| Let’s get the squatter problem sworded out once and for all |
If it feels like you’ve been seeing more headlines about squatters lately, you’re not imagining it. Despite all the attention, many homeowners still find themselves stuck navigating slow court systems, confusing tenant laws, and processes that can feel like they protect the wrong party while the actual owner waits… and waits.
Obviously, waving medieval weaponry around probably isn’t legal (or advisable). But when frustrated homeowners start jokingly looking to the Middle Ages for solutions, it’s probably a sign the modern process isn’t working as smoothly as it should. |
| Thinking about putting solar panels on your house? |
We get a lot of questions about whether solar panels actually increase a home’s value — or do the opposite. The truth is, there’s no single, universal answer. It depends on the home, the market, and how the system is set up. And if you’re weighing your options, we're always glad to help you think it through before you sign on the dotted line.
One thing many homeowners don’t realize until it’s too late, though, is how leasing a solar panel system can affect a future buyer. In some cases, it can even impact whether they qualify for a mortgage at all.
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| If you’re considering a leased system, we recently published an article that takes a deeper dive into what to watch out for and what to think through ahead of time. It’s worth a read before making any decisions. |
| ❤️🎨 Sellstate’s Valentine’s Coloring Page Contest - Your little artist's chance to WIN a RED HOT $25 Amazon Gift card!! |
| Attention parents, kids, and anyone who still loves coloring outside the lines (we see you 👀): Sellstate is spreading the Valentine’s Day love with our Valentine’s Coloring Page Contest, and it’s time to grab the crayons, markers, glitter pens (parent discretion advised), and get creative! Register here. Download this official coloring page or pick one up at the Sellstate office. |
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We 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, we 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! We're always glad to give you any information, thoughts, or data you want. (And of course, no obligation or pressure! Welove any opportunity to talk about the market.)
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| 👨👩👧👦🏡Big Family Energy Lives Here |
| This all-brick Odessa home is basically a family headquarters. With 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and over 3,300 sq ft, there’s space for kids, teens, guests, and that one person who “needs quiet.” Two fireplaces handle cozy nights, the big deck handles entertaining, and the backyard—with a playset, trampoline, and rock-climbing wall—handles kid energy. Tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac and lovingly cared for, this one proves you can have space, comfort, and sanity all under one roof. |
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| 6 odd things to bring along when you're sizing up homes to buy |
It’s pretty common for people to bring a tape measure when looking at houses to make sure a piece of furniture will fit just right. But bringing a plate to check cabinet depth, or a hanger to gauge closet space isn’t something agents see everyday. Well, believe it or not, it’s something an article recommended buyers bring along to showings!
So we thought it’d be fun to take it a step further… |
| Check out this funny article we published with 6 other unusual things you could bring on a home tour to help decide whether a house truly fits your life. (we have a feeling at least one of you will end bringing any of these things along the next time I’m helping you buy a house!) |
| How cool would it be to say you lived in a home that used to be the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?! |
| That wraps it up for this week's Bytes! |
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