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Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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Weekly Real Estate Snippet - A garbage can costs how much?! And 5 other surprising costs of homeownership essentials...

May 30th, 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:

• He had no excuse to not know what time it was!

• A garbage can costs how much?!

• 7 creative ways to avoid talking to your neighbors

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

Meme of the Week

As an agent, I can also confirm that some buyers get just as excited when a seller throws in a 12-year-old fridge to sweeten the deal!

He had no excuse to not know what time it was!

A Florida man was recently arrested for performing what could best be described as some "unwanted handyman services."

Apparently he decided to head over to his neighbor's house at 3AM to "fix" their Ring camera light. But the late-night timing wasn't the only issue...

He was reportedly wearing nothing but sandals, a headlamp… and a watch.

A garbage can costs how much?!

When people think about the hidden costs of owning a home, they usually picture things like unexpected repairs or higher-than-expected utility bills.

But there are some much smaller costs that just seem shockingly expensive simply because nobody prepares you for the price tag. Like the first time you're standing in the aisle of a home improvement store and wondering whether you accidentally grabbed the premium luxury version of… a garbage can.

I recently published an article highlighting that, and 5 other surprisingly common expenses that homeowners often don't think about until they're standing in a store wondering, "Wait… this costs how much?"

"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

Until 2001, residents of Victoria, Australia were required by law to hire a licensed contractor for which of the following basic home maintenance tasks?

A) Gutter cleaning

B) Changing a light bulb

C) Fixing a leaky faucet

D) Installing a smoke detector

Click the answer you think is correct.

7 creative ways to avoid talking to your neighbors

We all have neighbors we enjoy catching up with… and then there are those moments where you're bringing in groceries, dragging your $80 trash can to the curb, rushing somewhere, or simply not in the mood for an unexpected 20-minute conversation.

So I thought you might get a kick out of this list of some creative ways to avoid talking to neighbors! They're not super practical, but they might make you feel a little better about simply pretending to check your phone or having your earbuds in.

The fact is…

So this is the guy you can thank the next time you're buying one of those surprisingly expensive trash cans ?

That wraps it up for this week!

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7 Creative Ways to Avoid Talking to Your Neighbors Every Time They See You Outside

May 30th, 2026 by Jay Mattlin

Categories: For Sellers, House Tips, Home and Lifestyle

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Posts from May 30th, 2026

Weekly Real Estate Snippet - A garbage can costs how much?! And 5 other surprising costs of homeownership essentials...

7 Creative Ways to Avoid Talking to Your Neighbors Every Time They See You Outside

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