Real Estate Insights & Tips | Story Real Estate Blog in Homer, Alaska
Broken Mirror Syndrome
Is your world out of sync, or is your reflection distorted? Discover how a shift in perspective—what Earl Nightingale called the mirror of our attitude—can unlock clarity, strength, and the life you're meant to live. You were born to live on top of the world. Start acting like it
Homer Market Half-Yearly Update 2025
The Homer market isn’t falling—it’s finding balance. After years of rapid escalation, we’re seeing a healthy return to equilibrium. Fewer sales, higher median prices, and thoughtful deal-making point to a stable, opportunity-filled market.
Train Your Mind, Transform Your Wealth
Your thoughts shape your future. Like a bonsai, your mindset must be trained with care, purpose, and patience. It's never too late to prune away the beliefs holding you back and grow a life of abundance.
The End Is Never the End
What feels like the end might be your greatest beginning. You’re never more than one idea away from your best life—and the courage to let go is the first step.
The News Diet That Changed My Life
Jim Stovall cut his news time to 20 minutes a day—and it changed how I think about focus, time, and investing in myself. Here's how you can do the same and reclaim your day.
You’re Not Behind—You’re on Your Way
You don’t need a fortune to start building wealth. You need a decision. In this heartfelt response to a listener from Alaska, Chris shares five practical, powerful steps to start turning financial fear into forward momentum—no matter your bank balance.
The Power of One Idea: How a Single Thought Can Change Your Life—and the World
One idea is all it takes. From Goodyear’s rubber to your next big breakthrough, this blog is your permission slip to dream, build, and swing big.
Enough Is Enough: End the Tax Creep
The Fair Tax Act is a game-changing proposal to overhaul Alaska’s broken property tax system. Learn how it stops tax creep, ends the taxation of unrealized gains, and secures homeownership rights for generations to come.
The Attitude of Your Appetite Will Determine Your Altitude
Your appetite for wisdom, health, and growth determines how high you fly in life. Tilt the nose up.
Unlocking the Millionaire Code — A Story That Could Change Yours
What if the secret to wealth wasn’t really a secret at all—but a simple code waiting to be unlocked? In The Millionaire Code, a parable by Chris Story, one man’s journey reveals seven timeless principles that can transform your mindset, finances, and future. If you’re ready to stop chasing success and start building it, this book is your roadmap.
The Four WHYs of Success: Unlocking Your Potential One Question at a Time
What if four simple questions could change your life? Ask them with the fearless curiosity of a child—and unlock your path to financial freedom.
Ambition vs. Greed: Which One Fuels Real Success?
Is ambition really better than greed? Inspired by a rewatch of Wall Street, this post explores the fine line between the two—and why ambition, when directed toward serving others, is the true path to lasting success. With wisdom from Jim Rohn, Wallace Wattles, and Zig Ziglar, discover how to turn your drive into something meaningful.
What to Expect When Accepting…an Offer on Your Property
You got an offer—congrats! But now what? Price is just the beginning. From tricky terms to deal-breaking dates, learn what really matters when reviewing an offer on your home—and how to negotiate like a pro.
What’s Your Risk Style? How to Choose the Right Real Estate Investment Path for YOU.
Not all real estate investments carry the same risk—or reward. From steady rental income to wild speculation, understanding your risk tolerance is key to choosing the right path. Are you playing it safe, betting on growth, or rolling the dice? Discover the strategy that fits your style—and how to build wealth without losing sleep.
Should You Wait to Buy a Home Until You’ve Paid Off Your Debt?
"Should I wait to buy a home until I’ve paid off all my debt?"
It’s one of the most common—and complicated—questions I hear. The answer? It depends. Not all debt is created equal, and not all opportunities wait for you to be debt-free. In this post, we’ll break down how to think about your income, stability, and financial future—not just your student loan balance. Buying a home isn’t just about what you owe… it’s also about what you’re building.
The Heaviest Weight You’ll Ever Carry Isn’t Failure—It’s Regret
Regret is the heaviest weight we carry. At the halfway point of 2025, it’s time to choose the lighter burden—discipline. Set your goals, pay the price now, and live tomorrow free from the crushing pain of what could have been.
Parkinson’s Law for Investors: Shrink the Timeline, Grow Your Wealth
What if the only thing standing between you and your next rental property… was your deadline? Parkinson’s Law says we rise—or stall—to meet the time we give ourselves. Shrink the timeline, and you might just accelerate your wealth.
The Four Home Formula – Your Future Fortune
What if just four homes could change your life? That simple idea hit me two decades ago — and today, it’s the foundation of a fortune-building formula that still works. It’s not just about money… it’s about leverage, mindset, and legacy. You really can make a million bucks in your own backyard.
You Can’t Get Rich by Saving—But You Can Save Your Way to Wealth
Saving won’t make you rich. But it will prepare you to invest — and that’s how wealth is built. Saving creates margin. Margin creates opportunity. Opportunity, when acted on, creates wealth.
As I say: “You can’t get rich by saving, but you can invest your way to wealth by learning to save.”
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The 3 P’s in a Pod of Power: Patience, Persistence, Prosperity
In a world obsessed with instant results, the true path to success is still carved the old-fashioned way — with patience, persistence, and purpose. These aren’t just nice-sounding ideals; they’re the timeless tools of transformation. Whether you’re growing a business, healing from a setback, or chasing a dream that scares you — the 3 P’s in a Pod of Power will guide you. One step at a time. One day at a time. That’s how real prosperity is built.