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

New Construction vs. Fixer-Upper: What’s the Smarter Move in 2025?

For the first time in years, existing homes (yes, the older ones that often need updates) are selling for more than brand-new construction. This significant shift in the real estate market has far-reaching implications for both first-time home buyers and seasoned investors who are considering buyin