Gail Niermeyer - Coldwell Banker Realty

06/05/2026

Lower Asking Prices Are the Silver Lining for Buyers in an Otherwise Cloudy Market

The national median asking price for active listings was down 2.4% for the week ending May 23, compared to a year earlier.

06/04/2026

6 Paint Tricks Designers Use to Make Small Rooms Feel Bigger

Interior designers share their top six paint tricks that they always rely upon in order to make small rooms feel bigger.

06/03/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

06/02/2026

One of the biggest barriers to buying a home isn't the market, it's misinformation. Many people assume they need 20% down, perfect credit, or that renting is always the better financial choice. The reality? Every buyer's situation is different, and there are more paths to homeownership than most people realize.

This National Homeownership Month, I'm breaking down some of the most common myths I hear from buyers.

Which one surprised you the most? Drop it in the comments below.

05/29/2026

8 Design Trends Emerging in 2026

Houzz search data shows homeowners are drawn to tactile textures, nostalgic spaces and other trends on the rise now

05/28/2026

Are We in a Modern-Day Arts and Crafts Movement? Here's What Designers Say

https://www.bhg.com/modern-arts-and-crafts-movement-11927845

05/27/2026

Jeff Bezos’ Radical Zero-Tax Proposal Could Be a Lifeline for First-Time Buyers—but There's a Catch

Jeff Bezos detailed a tax proposal that turned heads last week, spurring a conversation on how it could ignite the housing market.

05/26/2026

7 Energy Bill "Tricks" People Use to Cut Home Costs—We Asked Pros If Any of Them Are Actually Worth Trying

A list of seven useful tricks for cutting your energy bill down this summer while keeping your house as cool and comfortable as possible.

05/25/2026

Thank you to those who have given their lives for our country. Let us never forget your sacrifice.

05/23/2026

Pros Share Their Top Low-Maintenance Paving and Hardscape Picks

Discover the materials landscape pros from different regions turn to when designing a yard that’s easy to maintain