Friday, October 31, 2025 / by Kelly Bruno
Would You Buy a Haunted House?
There’s a 50/50 chance you might!
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?
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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.
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“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?
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That wraps it up for this week!
Be on the lookout for the next one!
