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Jay Mattlin, Real Estate Broker with Key Realty

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April
19

April 19th, 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:

•  Not sure which number in this story is more impressive… 89, 27, or 21

•  First-time buyers may be more ready than they think they are!

•  7 debates first-time homebuyers face
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
Honestly, I'm not sure anyone ever fully moves out, judging by the closets, attics, and basements I see filled with boxes of "the kids' stuff" when I'm showing houses!
moved-out-of-parents
Not sure which number in this story is more impressive… 89, 27, or 21
We've probably all been locked out of our house or apartment at some point. And maybe even checked a window or two to see if there was a way back in.

But it's a little less common to get locked inside your home and have to climb out a window to solve the problem.

Well, that's exactly what an 89-year-old woman did when she found herself locked inside her bedroom without a phone to call for help.

Not impressive enough? She lived on the 27th floor and had already made it down to the 21st floor before firefighters were able to reach her and bring her back inside safely.
 
 
First-time buyers may be more ready than they think they are!
Between rising prices, higher rates, and constant headlines, it's easy for first-time buyers to assume buying a home just isn't realistic right now.

But sometimes that feeling can be influenced by more than just market conditions. There's a concept called "money dysmorphia" that can make people feel less able to buy than they actually are.

I just published a quick article explaining why that happens, and how potential first-time buyers can assess whether they may actually be more ready than they think they are.
 
 
"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
A 2019 survey revealed that 30% of millennials felt they had a better chance of doing this, than they have of owning a home:

A)  Flying to space and walking on the moon

B)  Landing a date with an A-list celebrity

C)  Being struck by lightning twice

D)  Finding a four-leaf clover

Click the answer you think is correct.
 
 
7 debates first-time homebuyers face
Buying your first home comes with plenty of "this or that" decisions. It's something I see buyers work through all the time during the house hunting process. You don't always know exactly what you want until you've seen a few different homes and started weighing your options.

That said, it doesn't hurt to start thinking through some of those decisions ahead of time.

So I thought you might find this list of 7 common choices first-time buyers face helpful, and give you a head start on the process.
 
 
The fact is…
Maybe hold onto the pennies though… they might be worth more in the future now that they've been discontinued. Set those aside for retirement. ?
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
 
 
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Categories: Weekly Snippet
April
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April 15th, 2026 by

Categories: For Buyers, Market Insight
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13

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Categories: For Buyers, Market Insight
April
12

April 12th, 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:

•  Homeownership GOOOOOOOAAAAALS!

•  How random lenders find out you're buying a house

•  5 phone calls you probably ignore… but I still answer
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
Only a select few can (at least for now) explore space… but I'm always happy to help you explore a place with a little more space right here on Earth whenever you want or need to.
tiny-speck
Homeownership GOOOOOOOAAAAALS!
One of the biggest advantages of homeownership is building equity over time. That equity can give you options later on, whether it's moving up, branching out into an investment, or funding something meaningful in your life.

Case in point… a soccer fan in England recently sold his home to follow his team during the World Cup. Not exactly the most common use of equity, but it just goes to show you that your home can help you chase some pretty big goals… or in this case, your favorite team's. ⚽
 
 
How random lenders find out you're buying a house
I often hear from buyers who start getting harassed by lenders they've never contacted after getting pre-approved or beginning the mortgage process. Every now and then, someone even asks if it was me or my company who shared their information. It's definitely not.

What's actually happening is something called "trigger leads," where credit bureaus sell data indicating you're in the market for a mortgage. There has been some recent legislation aimed at limiting this, which should help reduce the amount of outreach—but it likely won't eliminate it entirely.

So I recently put together a quick article explaining how it all works, along with a few simple steps you can take to cut down on the unwanted calls.
"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
Where has Google been planning on opening up an office since 2007, but has yet to do so?

A)  Greenland

B)  The moon

C)  Iceland

D)  Mars

Click the answer you think is correct.
5 phone calls you probably ignore… but I still answer
In a world where most people don't answer the phone for anyone, let alone an unknown number or something that looks like spam, I might be one of the few people still giving callers a little hope.

Unfortunately, as an agent, I find myself picking up calls that I know are probably robocalls, spam… or worse. But there's always that chance it's a client trying to reach me.

So for your entertainment, I put together a list of 5 types of phone calls I still answer on a regular basis that you probably just ignore.
The fact is…
I'd offer to help you assess the value of your lunar land before giving anyone your hard-earned money… but I'd probably just be taking a shot in the dark. ?
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
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Categories: Weekly Snippet
April
11

April 11th, 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:

•  Do they even need street signs in this town?

•  Headlines should've said: "Local Man Sells House for Sale by Owner"

•  What your address might be saying about where you live…
But first, let's start it off with my...
Meme of the Week
As you're about to see, there's a bit of a theme to this week's newsletter! ?
street-names
Do they even need street signs in this town?
Unique road signs have a way of disappearing… and then reappearing on the wall of a dorm room, a garage, or someone's basement bar.

So it's not all that surprising that the town of Bug Tussle has had a sign or two go missing over the years. But what is surprising is that more than 70 have been stolen, and it's gotten to the point where officials have decided to just stop replacing them.

Then again, considering the town only has about 15 residents, they probably don't have a huge need for road signs anyway.
 
 
Headlines should've said: "Local Man Sells House for Sale by Owner"
You may have seen the story making the rounds about someone using AI to sell their home from start to finish. It makes for a great headline, but it doesn't tell the whole story. In fact, they usually leave out a pretty important detail.

I recently published a quick breakdown of what actually went into the deal, and why it was essentially just a For Sale By Owner situation. (Spoiler alert: The seller still needed quite a bit of help from the buyer's agent to get through the process.)
"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
What is the most common street name in the US?

1)  First

2)  Second

3)  Third

Click the answer you think is correct.
What your address might be saying about where you live…
Most people don't think twice about whether their home is on a street, road, avenue… or something a little less common. But those names can sometimes have some surprisingly interesting (and occasionally spot-on) meaning behind them.

So I thought you might get a kick out of this list of what your street name might be saying about where you live, and whether it actually fits. 
The fact is…
I'm curious to know how often this is true… Shoot me a reply and let me know if this is true for your house!
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
Want to unsubscribe from this newsletter? Simply reply and let me know.
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