Category: Home Selling

Quick summary: For the four weeks ending August 30, 2026, new U.S. home listings climbed 8% year over year — the highest total since August 2022 — while pending home sales dropped to their lowest level since February. The result is a widening gap between supply and demand that’s expected to define the fall 2026… Continue reading Home Listings Hit 4-Year High — But Buyers Are Not Budging

Quick answer: According to the National Association of REALTORS® and National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, the home improvement projects with the highest estimated cost recovery at resale are a new steel front door (100%), a closet renovation (83%), and a new fiberglass front door (80%). By contrast, big-ticket favorites like… Continue reading Home Remodel Projects With The Best Return On Investment

Quick answer: Thursday is the best day of the week to reduce your home’s list price. Data from Zillow’s analysis of national listings found that roughly 18.5% of all price cuts happen on Thursdays — more than any other day. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are close behind, each accounting for 17–18% of price reductions, while… Continue reading What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Drop Your Home’s Price?

Want a kitchen that looks expensive without a full renovation? These six budget-friendly upgrades — from hardware swaps to smarter lighting — make any kitchen feel more polished. If you’re getting ready to sell your home — or you just want your kitchen to feel newer without a contractor on speed dial — you don’t… Continue reading Kitchen Upgrades Without an Expensive Renovation

Quick answer: In July 2026, there were an estimated 51.3% more home sellers than buyers in the U.S. housing market — one of the widest gaps ever recorded, and just below December 2025’s all-time high of 51.8%. Nearly 80% of major U.S. metros are now buyer’s markets, led by Miami, Nashville, and several Texas cities,… Continue reading Sellers Outnumber Buyers by 51%

For the first time in nearly three decades, capital gains tax rules on home sales may be getting a serious second look — and the timing has homeowners, agents, and industry groups paying close attention. Reports this month indicate the Trump administration is exploring changes to how capital gains taxes apply to home sales, reviving… Continue reading Could There Be Capital Gains Tax Reform on the Horizon?

Florida’s real estate market has long attracted buyers with its warm climate, lack of state income tax, and strong property values. Those same features have also made the state a magnet for deed and title fraud. South Florida is frequently described as the “title fraud capital of the world,” and artificial intelligence is accelerating the… Continue reading The Impact of AI on Florida Property Deed Fraud

Short answer: Yes. The color you paint your home’s interior can influence both how many buyers are interested in your home and how much they’re willing to pay for it. According to a 2025 Zillow analysis, choosing the right paint colors — room by room — can add over $2,500 to a buyer’s offer, while… Continue reading Can Paint Color Impact Your Home’s Resale Value?