75% of Americans Would Live in Converted Office Buildings

Since the pandemic, remote work has shifted many workplaces, and 81% of respondents believe that it is permanently changing American cities, per a survey by IPX 1031.  In their local communities, 88% said they notice vacant or underutilized office buildings, and 68% view those as a problem. Sixty-si

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