Raoul Loustuanau Realtor Exp Realty

10/10/2026

A home's value is highly dependent on its square footage, number of rooms, and other interior features, but what's outside counts, too. Having a well-maintained yard, an attractive exterior, and functional outdoor living spaces can all add up to a big boost in value. And it's often the small details that make the biggest difference to a potential home buyer.

A Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate expert explains which outdoor projects actually pay off at resale.

10/09/2026

Buying smart starts with knowing what you can afford, understanding your options, and choosing a home that fits your future.

🏡 Make sure the numbers work long-term so you can move forward with confidence. Buy with a plan. Start here.

Raoul Loustuanau | eXp Realty
📞 (602) 525-5617
Ready to buy, sell, or invest? Contact me today for expert guidance.

10/08/2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices released the July numbers on September 29, 2026. Consumer prices rose about 3.4% over the same year, so home values slipped in real terms for a 14th straight month. The 20-City Composite rose 2.5%, the East kept outpacing the West, and 30-year mortgage rates hovered near or above 7%.

If you buy, sell, or invest in housing, that mix matters more than a single headline. Nominal prices are still rising in most places. The buying power of that home equity is not keeping up with the cost of living. Here is what the Case-Shiller Index measures, what July's data said, where cities split, and what it may mean next.

Case-Shiller Index: US home prices rose 1.9% YoY in July 2026. 20-city +2.5%; real prices down a 14th month as 3.4% inflation outpaced gains.

10/03/2026

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make, and many homeowners are unknowingly leaving money on the table. A new survey from Zillow, conducted by The Harris Poll, revealed five major misconceptions that can cost sellers thousands of dollars. From over-investing in renovations to skipping key agent interviews, these are mistakes even experienced homeowners make.

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial moves you'll ever make, and many homeowners are unknowingly leaving money on the table. Zillow revealed five common misconceptions about selling a home, plus what homeowners tend to get right.

10/02/2026

Debt-to-income ratio matters more than most buyers realize.

Lenders don’t just look at what you make… they look at what you already owe. Car payments, credit cards, and other debt can shrink your buying power fast.

Your DTI sets the ceiling. Let’s dial in your real number.

Raoul Loustuanau | eXp Realty
📞 (602) 525-5617
Ready to buy, sell, or invest? Contact me today for expert guidance.

10/01/2026

Rates rose Thursday morning, when Mortgage News Daily ran its daily survey of brokers and lenders, but as the yield on the 10-year Treasury moved even higher in the afternoon, it re-ran its survey and found rates had moved even higher. Since the day before, they were up 19 basis points, from 7.26%

The 30-year fixed rate surged to 7.45%, the highest level since April 2024 as bonds sold off and yields rose.

09/25/2026

Living room + fireplace inspiration.

Explore these 5 options.

Comment below which is your favorite 👇



Raoul Loustuanau | eXp Realty
📞 (602) 525-5617
Ready to buy, sell, or invest? Contact me today for expert guidance.

09/24/2026

A walk-in pantry gives a kitchen valuable extra storage while keeping clutter out of sight. But these spaces can do more than serve a practical purpose. With color, pattern, beautiful materials and distinctive details, a pantry can have just as much personality as the kitchen itself. The 10 spaces shown combine smart storage with thoughtful design choices that make them inviting as well as useful. Browse the photos for ideas to consider for your next kitchen project.

These hardworking spaces add valuable storage and organization while bringing personality to the kitchen