01 — Journal
Notes on buying, selling and staying.
Selling · 6 min read
What “price on request” really costs a seller
Hiding the price feels exclusive. In practice it hides your home from the buyers most likely to pay for it.
Priya Castell · Oct 6, 2026
On buying
The honest listing: why every home has a “What we found” section
Roof age, damp corners, slow drains. We publish the inspection before you book a viewing — and deals fall through less.
Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min read
On selling
Flat-fee selling, explained in one table
1.75%, everything included, 30-day no-fee exit. Here's exactly what that buys — and what it doesn't.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 min read
On living
Your first 90 days in a new home: a valley checklist
Wells, septic, snow contracts and the bin calendar — the unglamorous list that makes a house feel like home.
Aug 25, 2026 · 7 min read
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