AI Ruined a Home Listing, but a Strategy Switch Is Getting More Interest From Buyers
In a competitive market, sellers are counting on ways to make their home stand out. Virtual staging through AI has become a tool to enhance home listings. But New York City real estate agent Louise Phillips Forbes of Brown Harris Stevens, with nearly $6 billion in sales to her credit, says AI often can’t compete […]
More Americans Are Moving Into the Upper Middle Class, but Those Left Behind May Struggle To Afford a Home
More Americans are breaking into the upper middle class, but for those left behind, the dream of homeownership may be slipping out of reach. About 31% of U.S. households earn enough to be considered upper middle class, up from just 10% in 1979, making it the nation’s largest economic group, according to research from the […]
What Makes a City Prosper? New Index Aims To Find Out
You may know the cost of living in your city, or even how much its population has shifted in recent decades. But do you know how prosperous it is? It’s a question that Bradley Schurman and Jaymes Cloninger set out to answer with the Geography of Prosperity Index, a new framework for measuring long-term civic […]
Homebuyers Can Benefit From Growing Inventory but the Iran War May Provide Further Economic Uncertainty
It’s officially the first day of spring, and with it comes anticipation of the spring selling season. Realtor.com® economists had identified the national Best Time to Sell Week as April 12-18, but now it’s accompanied by economic uncertainty. “The housing market is facing significant recent headwinds: Geopolitical tensions from the Iran war are pressuring gas […]
An Early Closing Could Save You Money—or Cost You Big. What Homebuyers Should Know
Last month, I found the perfect home. My eyes were wide as I wandered around the property, admiring the big backyard, cozy kitchen, and the massive primary closet. Learning that my favorite pizza place was just a short walk away was the cherry on top. I had to live there. We made an offer the […]
The Secret Fire Threat Lurking in Almost Every Room in Your Home
Chances are your family uses phones, laptops, tablets, cordless vacuum cleaners, and other devices that depend on lithium-ion batteries for power. While they seem harmless, they’re actually hidden hazards that can easily spark fires. And as of late, these rechargeable lithium-ion devices have become a real concern in many homes. “We’re seeing lithium-ion batteries quietly […]
How Much House Can You Afford? A First-Time Homebuyer Guide
Before you start touring open houses or scrolling through listings, you need to answer one critical question: How much house can you actually afford? Understanding your budget isn’t just about getting approved for a mortgage—it’s about making sure you can comfortably handle your monthly payment along with all the other costs of homeownership. If you’re […]
How To Transfer Utilities to Your New Home in 4 Simple Steps
When you move, you can transfer utilities from one home to another. This makes for a seamless move, one that doesn’t require you to set up brand-new cable, electric, and other accounts for your utilities. If you’ll be doing a transfer of utilities, you need to do some advance planning. You will want to be sure your utilities are […]
How To Negotiate a Rent Decrease: The Winning Way To Ask for a Rent Reduction
Is your rent too high in 2026? You’re definitely not alone. Nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, defined as spending 30% or more of their income on housing, according to the most recent Census data. For years, it’s felt like rising rent was just the cost of existing. But that tide is finally shifting. Rents nationwide have cooled […]
Forget Curb Appeal: This Is the New Focal Point Selling Homes Faster
If you want to sell your home faster, forget about curb appeal—2026 is the year of the statement staircase. Yelp’s 2026 Trend Forecast found that “staircases will be shedding their strictly utilitarian reputation and receiving more design attention in the year ahead.” Read More at Realtor.com