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Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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March 31st, 2026 by

Categories: For Buyers, Market Insight, House Tips
March
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March 31st, 2026 by
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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:

•  Mirror, mirror on the… what the heck is THAT?!

•  Would you pay to improve a neighbor's yard?

•  Should you renovate, or relocate?
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
If your name is on here… maybe that's a sign. And if it's not, but you want to be on that list, let me know and I'll add it. ?
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Mirror, mirror on the… what the heck is THAT?!
Real estate agents often catch other agents accidentally reflected in bathroom mirrors or trying to hide behind shower curtains in listing photos. It can be funny… but also a little painful to see.

If you can't pull it off cleanly, it's probably better to hire a pro — or at least get good at editing photos.

Well, AI is making it easier to clean up little photo mishaps without needing to be a Photoshop expert. But one agent recently learned the hard way that it's still worth checking the final result after AI added a creepy-looking creature crawling out of a mirror — and he somehow missed it before posting the photos.
 
 
Would you pay to improve a neighbor's yard?
Most homeowners know curb appeal matters when they're getting ready to sell. But a recent survey suggests your neighbor's yard might matter more than you think. In fact, nearly half of homeowners said they'd consider chipping in to improve a neighbor's lawn if it meant their own home would sell faster or for more money.

It's an interesting idea… but it's not necessarily an offer your neighbor will appreciate, even if it comes with free lawn care. So I recently published an article about why this can be a tricky conversation — and a few tactful ways to think about it if you ever find yourself in that position.
 
 
"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
Officials from the Swedish island of Gotland launched the "World's Ugliest Lawn" competition in order to do which of the following:

A)  Shame people into taking more pride in their curb appeal

B)  Normalize ugly lawns so people don't feel ashamed

C)  Raise enough money to sod their entire island

D)  Promote water conservation

Click the answer you think is correct.
 
 
Should you renovate, or relocate?
For some, renovating a home is a thrilling opportunity to reimagine their space and build instant equity. For others, it's the start of a multi-month saga involving uncontrollable delays, budget explosions, and a fine layer of drywall dust that may linger until your next renovation project.

Sometimes the right move is to pick up that hammer and get to work. Other times? You might be better off selling and finding a home that's already "just right."

So before you rip out your cabinets or start shopping for tile you saw on Instagram, take this fun little quiz to find out if you're ready to renovate, or ready to relocate.
 
 
The fact is…
Here's a fun fact for all of you who love mowing your lawn!

And a not-so-fun fact for the rest of you… 
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
 
 
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