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Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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6 Ways to Protect Your Home (& Trick-or-Treaters) This Halloween

October 27th, 2025 by Jay Mattlin

Categories: For Sellers, House Tips, Home and Lifestyle

October
26

Weekly Real Estate Snippet - Would you buy a haunted house? (There's a 50/50 chance you might!)

October 26th, 2025 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:

It looked good on paper…
Would you buy a haunted house?
6 ways to protect your home (& trick-or-treaters) on Halloween

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

Meme of the Week

I'm always curious to know which neighborhoods get the most trick-or-treaters. Do you typically get a lot of activity in yours?

It looked good on paper…

It's important for agents to make sure we draw attention to features of a home we're listing, and really make sure buyers can envision the possibilities.

But a real estate agent in the U.K. may have taken that a little too literally when trying to illustrate that a listing had ample parking by Photoshopping what looks like three paper cutouts of cars… on the front lawn.

If you want a quick laugh, check out the listing photo in this article!

Would you buy a haunted house?

If every one of you reading this were to reply back with an answer to that question, I could safely bet that about half of you would say "yes" and half would say "no way."

Because according to a recent survey, 52% of Americans say they'd buy a haunted house. However, nearly three-quarters of the ones who said they would say they'd only go for it if they got a discount, and they'd offer below asking.

No matter where you stand, check out this article I just published! Turns out, many people who thought their house was haunted were actually experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.

It's a good reminder to always get a home inspection when buying… and maybe call the gas company if you think you're seeing ghosts in your home.

"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

Why do people (typically in the South) paint their porch ceiling the color "haint blue":

Click the answer you think is correct.

6 ways to protect your home (& trick-or-treaters) on Halloween

According to Traveler's insurance, there are 17% more crime-related home insurance claims filed on Halloween than any other day of the year. With theft and vandalism prevalent, taking precautions is key.

Here's a list of six ways to keep your property—and the trick-or-treaters coming to your door—as safe as possible.

The fact is…

Do you have a local house that you find inspiring?

That wraps it up for this week!

Be on the lookout for the next one!

Jay Mattlin

REALTOR®, Principal Broker

Key Realty

740-974-4190

jay@keytohomepropertygroup.com

Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Market Insight, House Tips, Home and Lifestyle, Weekly Snippet

October
22

Would You Buy a Haunted House? (There's a 50/50 Chance You Might!)

October 22nd, 2025 by Jay Mattlin

Categories: For Buyers, Ohio Real Estate, Market Insight

October
19

Weekly Real Estate Snippet - 8 ways house hunting is similar to trick-or-treating (But with way less sugar calories)

October 19th, 2025 by Jay Mattlin

I'm glad you're here!

Here's a sneak peek at what's on tap:

Would you stay here?
It's not always about what will build equity faster…
House hunting is basically trick-or-treating for adults

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

Meme of the Week

At this point it's difficult to shock me, but feel free to try!

Would you stay here?

What was once a public restroom beneath an Oxford, England street has been converted into a very tiny boutique hotel called The Netty. There's no reception desk, restaurant, or room service…but you do get a welcome cocktail arrival! (And presumably a toilet.)

It's not always about what will build equity faster…

A recent Realtor.com article explored whether single-family or multifamily homes build wealth faster. Spoiler alert: they say single-family homes win out.

First of all, that's not always true!

But more importantly, choosing between the two isn't only about equity. It's about what fits your lifestyle and goals.

For many buyers, multifamily properties offer a more practical, flexible, and even attainable way to own a home today—along with potential rental income, long-term investment value, and adaptable living options.

Check out this article on the types of buyers who can benefit most from a multifamily home, and feel free to reach out if you'd like me to pull a few examples so you can see what's currently available.

"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

In 2023, Glens Falls, NY firefighters raced to a home that was reportedly on fire, only to find that the flames a neighbor called 911 about were actually which of the following:

Click the answer you think is correct.

House hunting is basically trick-or-treating for adults

There's no definite answer as to how old is "too old" to go trick-or-treating. But let's face it, if you're old enough to buy a house, you're probably going to get some nasty looks if you throw on a costume and go knocking on people's doors looking for candy handouts.

However, you can relive the childhood thrill of trick-or-treating… as a home buyer! Check out this list of 8 ways house hunting is similar to trick-or-treating.

(And let me know the next time you want to put on your homebuyer costume and join me for some fun looking at houses to buy! I always have my agent costume on…)

The fact is…

Which, unfortunately, probably hurt toilet paper and egg sales in October ever since… ?

That wraps it up for this week!

Be on the lookout for the next one!

Jay Mattlin

REALTOR®, Principal Broker

Key Realty

740-974-4190

jay@keytohomepropertygroup.com

Categories: Weekly Snippet

October
18

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

October 18th, 2025 by Jay Mattlin

There's a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it's not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It's because they may be able to get a better deal.

Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years (see graph below):

Why Buil...

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Categories: For Buyers, Market Insight, House Tips

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