Brick by Brick: Real Estate with Malcolm Davis

  Squid Game and Real Estate: A Veteran’s Perspective on Buying and Selling a Home For veterans, Squid Game hits a little differently. The pressure, the rules, the need for discipline — these are concepts veterans already understand. And for many veterans, buying or selling a home can feel like a familiar kind of challenge. Not because it should be hard — but because the system often is. Rules Matter — Especially When You Learn Them Late Veterans know the importance of knowing the rules before stepping into a situation. In real estate, many buyers and sellers don’t realize how critical timelines, paperwork, and contract terms are until they’re already involved. VA loans, inspections, appraisals, and contingencies all have specific requirements. Missing a detail can delay or derail a transaction. Preparation is not optional — it’s essential. Pressure Reveals Weak Strategy In Squid Game , pressure exposes who planned and who didn’t. Real estate does the same. Markets shift, interest...

  Squid Game & Real Estate: Why Buying or Selling a Home Sometimes Feels the Same If you’ve ever watched Squid Game and thought, “This feels uncomfortably familiar,” you’re not alone— especially if you’ve bought or sold a home recently. No, real estate isn’t deadly (thankfully), but the pressure, rules, competition, and high stakes can feel surprisingly similar. Game One: You Don’t Know the Rules—Until You’re Already Playing In Squid Game , contestants often learn the rules after the game starts. Real estate can feel the same way. Buyers and sellers step into the process thinking they understand it—until contracts, inspections, deadlines, contingencies, and financing realities show up. Suddenly, the smallest detail matters, and one missed step can cost time, money, or the deal itself. That’s where having the right guide matters. Knowing the rules before the game starts changes everything. Game Two: Competition Changes Behavior In the show, competition pushes people to make ...

  2026: A Make-or-Break Year 2026 isn’t just another year on the calendar for me. It’s a line in the sand . This year will decide whether I continue forward in real estate or take everything I’ve learned and move in a different direction. That’s not said lightly, and it’s not said emotionally—it’s said honestly. I’ve spent five-plus years in this line of work. Five-plus years of learning contracts, markets, systems, and people. Five-plus years of early mornings, late nights, unanswered messages, missed opportunities, and moments where quitting would’ve been easier than continuing. Five-plus years of investing time, money, and belief into something that doesn’t always pay you back immediately—or at all. What most people don’t know is that I’ve done all of this without support from family or friends . Not because they owed me anything—but because I never asked for it. I never looked for validation, handouts, or encouragement. I carried this on my own, quietly, believing that if I w...

  CTX BuySell: Your Local Realtor Guide for Killeen–Fort Hood and Surrounding Communities Central Texas isn’t just a place to live — it’s a community built around service, growth, and opportunity. For anyone buying or selling a home in the Killeen–Fort Hood area , having the right local guidance matters. That’s where CTX BuySell comes in. CTX BuySell is a local real estate guide specializing in Killeen, Fort Hood (formerly Fort Cavazos), Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Nolanville, Temple, and surrounding Central Texas communities . It’s designed to give buyers and sellers real, practical insight — not generic advice pulled from national websites that don’t understand the realities of this market. Why CTX BuySell Matters in Central Texas Real estate in Central Texas is unique. Our market is heavily influenced by: Military PCS cycles VA loan usage Short timelines and relocation stress Investor activity near the installation First-time buyers entering the market CTX BuySell focuses on...

  New Year, New Keys: How 2026 and Central Texas Real Estate Go Hand in Hand By Malcolm Davis | HomeVets Realty The start of a new year always brings something powerful with it: clarity. We look at what we survived, what we learned, and what we’re finally ready to build. For many people in Central Texas, that next chapter looks like one thing— home . Whether you’re a civilian planting roots in Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple, or Belton, or a military family preparing for PCS season at Fort Cavazos, the new year and real estate naturally belong together. Both are about fresh starts, stability, and creating a place where your future can grow . A New Year Is a Reset Button Every January gives us permission to begin again. New goals. New plans. New direction. For some, that means upgrading from renting to owning. For others, it means moving closer to family, downsizing, or finding a neighborhood that finally fits your lifestyle. Real estate isn’t just a transaction—it’s a decis...