5 Questions Every Seller Should Ask Before Hiring an Agent

What questions should you ask an agent to find out whether they're the right agent for you?   If you're looking to sell your home this year, the question of whether to work with a real estate agent has probably crossed your mind. And if you've looked up agents in your area, the thought of narrowing

What Home Buyers Are Paying More For in 2026

Let's talk about what buyers are paying more for right now.   Zillow's latest data shows certain features can push a home's sale price up by as much as 5.4%, or about $19,500 on a typical home.   And it's not just size or location driving that.   Buyers are putting more money behind homes that feel

The Wealth Gap Between Homeowners and Renters is Bigger Than You Think

Across decades of financial data, one pattern consistently shows up:   Homeowners typically hold 30 to 50 times more wealth than renters.   That's not because homeowners necessarily earn more money or make smarter financial decisions. Much of it comes down to one simple difference, how housing payme

What a 5.99% Mortgage Rate Means for Buyers in the Triad

A year ago, a lot of homebuyers in the Triad ran the numbers and didn't like what they saw.   Today, those numbers look different.   According to Zillow, a median income household can now afford $30,302 more home than they could a year ago.   The reason? Mortgage rates have eased from nearly 7% last