Home Prices Are Climbing in 4 Out of 5 U.S. Markets — What It Means If You're Selling

Home Prices Are Climbing in 4 Out of 5 U.S. Markets — What It Means If You're Selling

Forget the idea that only expensive coastal cities are seeing home values climb. The latest quarterly data tells a different story — one where mid-sized, affordable metros are quietly outperforming the priciest markets in the country, while headlines continue to focus on the usual suspects. Short answer: According to the National Association of Realtors' second-quarter 2026 report, home price ...

The Gap Between Top Agents and Everyone Else Is Widening. Here's Why That Should Change How You Choose One.

The Gap Between Top Agents and Everyone Else Is Widening. Here's Why That Should Change How You Choose One.

After 25 years in this business, I've watched the real estate industry go through plenty of cycles — rate spikes, inventory crunches, commission structure fights. But there's a shift happening right n ...

Understanding the Closing Disclosure: A Line-by-Line Guide for Sellers

Understanding the Closing Disclosure: A Line-by-Line Guide for Sellers

The closing disclosure is the document that turns every estimate you've received during your sale into final, binding numbers — and most sellers see the version specific to their side of the transacti ...

What Happens If You Don't Disclose a Known Defect?

What Happens If You Don't Disclose a Known Defect?

Selling your home doesn't end your legal relationship to it the moment you hand over the keys. If a buyer later discovers a problem you knew about and didn't disclose, the consequences can follow you ...

Seller Disclosure Requirements: What You're Legally Required to Tell Buyers

Seller Disclosure Requirements: What You're Legally Required to Tell Buyers

What you're required to tell a buyer about your home isn't optional, isn't a formality, and isn't the same from state to state — and getting it wrong can create legal exposure long after you've moved ...