Preparing to Sell Your Home in 2026: Why Starting Now Matters

If you're thinking about selling your home in 2026, the best time to start preparing isn't next year. It's right now. The spring market has always been the busiest time for buyers, and while demand is expected to rise again as the weather warms, today's market looks different than it did even a few

What to Fix (and What to Skip) Before Selling Your Home

When creating a home selling checklist, it's natural to look around and see every little thing you've "always meant to fix." The crack in the driveway. The scuffed paint on the baseboards. The outlet that doesn't work. These are all things to fix when selling your home, but here's the truth: buyers

Half of U.S. Metros Rising, Half Falling. Here’s How Dallas Compares

If you've read the latest housing headlines, you've probably seen some conflicting takes. As we delve into the current housing market trends, it's important to understand both national and local perspectives. A new Zillow report found that, in half of the country's largest metros, home values rose

Buyers Are Quietly Searching (& Rates Just Sweetened The Deal)

If you've been wondering whether buyers are still out there, here's your answer: yes. And they're looking more online than they have in two years. Even before last week's big mortgage interest rates news (ICYMI, rates dipped to 6.55% on August 7), online searches for "homes for sale" were climbing