Not So Scary
For You
But
Others May Feel Differently
Happy Halloween. While not necessarily related to the popular holiday, memories from real estate can seem to occur with frightening frequency.
This week I heard a news report about a woman returning to her home in a familiar-to-me Los Angeles neighborhood. A bit later, the woman recognized the sound of her car horn she had just parked in the driveway. Honking. Repeatedly. As she went to investigate, she discovered a bear in the driver’s seat. After rummaging through the car, the courageous culprit left - leaving evidence of some treats tossed about.
Wildlife is common in some of our hillside areas - bears, coyotes and other creatures here long before any of us arrived. Some residents get used to their presence but what about someone new to the area?
Now back to the real estate memory - years ago, I listed a property for sale in a neighborhood where such visits occur on occasion. As I reviewed the various documents with the seller to complete, I was told a similar story to the one I shared in this post. During the discussion, the importance of disclosure was reinforced and agreed. The property sold relatively quickly. Not spookily so but I wondered if the new owner really felt comfortable with her decision that there was a certain wild influence associated with her purchase. Once the transaction closed, I learned the new owner extensively renovated the home, stayed a few years but wasn't surprised when I saw it listed later with a different agent than her brother-in-law broker who represented her when she initially purchased the property.
Nothing scary in this tale but a reminder that there is no shortage of real estate stories of many sorts. Anytime. Anywhere. Now, let's see what November 2025 brings our way. In real estate and in the everyday world.
The images in this post are from my own collection and canstockphoto.com.
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