Home Projects with the Highest ROI (and Joy) in 2025
Discover which home remodeling projects offer the best ROI and increase your enjoyment. Based on the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, these updates boost value and joy. If you've been debating whether to remodel your home or just live with the quirks, here's something to think about: the right updates
Read MoreThe Triple Threat to Home Staging
Discover how staging your living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen—the "Triple Threat"—can help your home sell faster and for more money. When it comes to selling your home, not all rooms are created equal. In fact, there are three spaces that buyers pay the most attention to. And if you get t
Read MoreHow to Sell for More Money (and Less Time) This Spring
Everyone knows that spring is typically the best season to sell a home. But, there’s a mistake I see sellers make every year based on that information. When most people think of spring, their mind skips to late in the season—or even early summer—when the weather is perfect, flowers are blooming, a
Read MoreWhat Does Homeownership Mean to You?
Recently, I came across a podcast featuring Skylar Olsen, Zillow’s Chief Economist. Much of the conversation was what you might expect—housing market predictions for 2025, what Zillow got wrong about 2024, and a breakdown of trends shaping real estate across the country. In other words, the kind o
Read MoreFor Sellers: Capitalize on Today's Thriving Market
Market Trends Favor Sellers Right Now If you've been contemplating selling your home, the current market conditions are highly advantageous. Let's delve into the key indicators: Rising Home Values: The median sales price has surged to $355,000. This reflects a 1.4% increase from the previous mon
Read MoreWhat NOT to Do as a Homeowner in 2025
With the start of a new year, resolutions often focus on what we should do—exercise more, save money, or finally tackle that home project. But what about the things we shouldn’t do? For homeowners, avoiding certain pitfalls can be just as important as setting ambitious goals. This "Reverse Resolut
Read MoreHow to Choose a Real Estate Agent for Selling Your Home: A 10-Step Checklist
Selling your home is a significant financial decision, often requiring expert guidance. To ensure you select the right real estate agent, follow this concise checklist. Compare agents online Use tools like HomeLight’s Agent Match to find highly rated agents based on: A high volume of hom
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