Think Like a Buyer: Why Not Every Little Fix Matters When Selling Your Home

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, 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. Here’s the truth: buyers don’t see your house the same way you do. As homeow

Are Home Values Rising or Falling in Cedar Rapids?

If you’ve read the latest housing headlines, you’ve probably seen some conflicting takes. And when you zoom out, it makes sense as to why: A new Zillow report found that, in half of the country’s largest metros, home values rose over the past year. In the other half, they fell. So today, we’re break

Google Searches for Homes Hit Two-Year High. Here’s What It Means for Sellers.

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 rate news (ICYMI, rates dipped to 6.55% on August 7), online searches for “homes for sale” were climbing fast in Ju

What Empty Nesters Should Do Before Selling Their Home

If you’ve owned your home for more than a few years, chances are you’re sitting on a significant amount of equity, and possibly wondering if now’s the time to downsize. According to a recent Realtor.com analysis, baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—own an estimated $18 to $19 trillion wort