What Is Gen Z’s “Quiet Luxury” Trend?

Gen Z is the next generation breaking into the homebuying market, and a trend they’ve been buzzing over is the appeal of “quiet luxury.”  What makes luxury quiet?  It’s all about understated elegance and opulence, according to Martha Stewart, which notes that the trend began in fashion when people b

Staging Boosts Sales Prices and More, Says NAR Report

Staging a home for sale is an effective way to boost its sales price and reduce its time on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2025 Profile of Home Staging report. Twenty-nine percent of real estate agents reported that staging their sellers’ homes received a 1% to 10% in

Homebuying Deal Breakers: What Turns Buyers Away

When looking for a home to buy, some things can make or break the decision to pursue a listing. Here are some homebuying deal breakers revealed in a survey by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.  First Impressions Count  When looking at homes, 25% said they take 10 minutes or less to decide if a house is rig

63% of Americans Underestimate the Cost of Homeownership

Americans are paying nearly $5,000 more per year for homeownership than they expected, according to a survey by Credible.  Of the homeowners surveyed, 63% said they underestimated the true cost of homeownership, and 69% said monthly housing costs were higher than they expected.   First-time buyers w