We recently talked about all the reasons the housing market wouldn’t crash because of the coronavirus — but that doesn’t mean it won’t take a temporary hit.  With a large portion of the country on mandatory lockdown and a strict travel ban on incoming flights from Europe, entire industries are being impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Zillow Research…

Spring is in the air.  In warmer climates such as Texas, this means colorful flowers will soon start blooming and the outdoor temperature will inevitably rise. While air conditioning can be hard to avoid on hot spring days, there are many ways homes can be energy-efficient during this temperate season. Read on to learn our…

We earned a HomeLight Achievement for 2019! Real Estate agents earn this award when they rank in the top 5% of agents in their area based on historical real estate transaction data. Each year, HomeLight awards agents at both the local and national levels for excellence in 3 distinct categories. As winners of HomeLight Achievements,…

Believe it or not, you have all the tools needed to fix many of the most common household issues. Things like a squeaky floor, broken tiles, and even a faulty vacuum cleaner are easy to handle. Even better, doing so will save you some serious cash. Without further adieu, here are a few of the…

Being healthy starts with being mindful of your home. A home should be a sanctuary from the stressors and hazards of the outside world, but all too many homes are simply not set up for ultimate wellness and relaxation. If your home is cluttered or feels stressful in other ways, it may be time to…

This is going to be a quick blog about a problem that so many of us have, and how a guy by the name of Daniel Cobb (Co-Founder, Operations) was the visionary on a better way. How it started. In 2010, Daniel Cobb was getting ready to jet off on a six-month sabbatical in Vietnam…

As soon as you decide to sell your house, you should start putting plans into effect to make sure you get the best price for it. These plans don’t have to cost you a lot or take up too much of your time, either. Read on to learn about some easy and affordable ways you…

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners…

Healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade. Getty Images | Westend61 Image by: Getty Images | Westend61 BY MARIAN MCPHERSON | Staff Writer December 11, 2019 Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article conflated the terms “new residents” and “new movers.” NAR’s “new mover”…