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02/23/2026

Selling property to a relative can keep a beloved home in the family. It can also be a great way to help a family member in need or for parents to assist their children in buying a home.

Selling a home to a family member might seem like the perfect way to avoid headaches and expenses, but as one letter writer to MarketWatch's Moneyist learned, that's not always the case.

02/20/2026

A kitchen is one of the most defining rooms of a home. And homebuyers today are basing their property purchase decisions on its state.

To ensure your house grabs ample eyeballs and receives competitive offers from interested individuals, House Digest reached out to Robert Aumann, a record-setting luxury real estate advisor, interior design expert, and founding partner of LUXURYSOCALREALTY, for an exclusive interview.

02/19/2026

There are many factors that affect the value of your home, and quite a few are beyond your control, like the neighborhood, school district, and local amenities. Others, however, are in your direct control.

Appraisers and real estate pros don't generally guess at pricing. They account for the wider market conditions and the other elements you can't control, and then factor in the current state of your property, including maintenance, layout, finish, curb appeal, energy efficiency, landscaping, and many...

02/17/2026

These problems can add stressful unexpected costs to your new home ownership or even wipe out your savings long after closing.

Bargain house hunting is more essential than ever, when high interest rates and home prices are not coming down as quickly as the average buyer needs. But many low-priced listings come with problems that aren’t visible in the photos or reflected in the sticker price. These problems can add stressf...

02/13/2026

If you’ve been following the U.S. housing market closely, it’s fair to wonder what 2026 will look like. Mortgage rates are lower than they were at their recent peak.

Zillow’s latest outlook forecasts a modest rise of about 1.2% in home values, citing steady buyer demand and improved affordability. With that in mind, here are some cities in the Midwest where home values are expected to drop in 2026.

02/12/2026

The winter or post-holiday buyer is motivated, but with warmer spring months not far behind, they will likely only buy if a home is move-in ready.

The winter buyer is often plagued with challenges such as lack of labor or materials for renovations and will want a property that doesn’t signal “worry and work.” For the home seller, a thoughtful marketing approach achieved through value driven, design updates can help your property stand ou...

02/10/2026

As reported in Yahoo Finance, the inflation rate has slowed to 3% year over year, down from its extreme high of 9.1% in 2022 and far closer to the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2%.

The first half of the 2020s were not easy for prospective American homebuyers. The COVID-19 pandemic (along with the economic panic and supply-chain shortages that came with it), rising inflation and limited housing availability all conspired to destabilize the housing market.