4 Housing Myths Debunked This Week: Here’s What the Data Actually Says

You would not believe how good it feels to take a scary headline about the housing market and present the actual data that makes buyers and homeowners visibly age in reverse.  Take this week, for instance. If you have family over for Thanksgiving, you know how topics can range from the best time to

What’s In & What’s Out for Home Design

Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight.  Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make

The Great Divide: Why First-Time Buyers Feel Shut Out of Today’s Housing Market

If you feel like everyone buying their first home these days is a little older than they used to be, you’re absolutely right. According to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of REALTORS®, the median age of first-time home buyers hit 40 this year, the highest on

7 Scariest Things Buyers Notice During a Showing

You don’t need flickering lights or a haunted history to give buyers the creeps. Sometimes it’s the cat litter smell, the cluttered countertops, or the door that mysteriously won’t open. According to a new  Real Estate Witch survey, more than half of Americans (52%) say they’d buy a haunted house if