Tag: Selling Your Home

Staying Put? Here's How Owners Are Financing Renovations Now Mortgage rates are the reason your neighbor hasn't sold in four years. Most homeowners today carry a rate somewhere between 3% and 5%, and giving that up for a new loan in the 6% range would add hundreds of dollars to a monthly payment for the exact same house. So instead of moving, they're renovating — and paying for it with the equity already sitting in their walls. That shift is showing up everywhere: in HELOC applications, in contractor waitlists, in cash-out refinance volume. If you're weighing the same decision, the question isn't whether to tap your equity. It's which tool fits your situation, how much you can safely borrow, and which upgrades are worth doing... Read more

The 4 Month Days on Market Rule for Buyers and Sellers Market If you’ve ever asked, “Is this a buyer’s market or a seller’s market?” the 4 month days on market rule is a simple way to start answering it—without drowning in charts. But it only works when you use it the right way. This guide breaks down what the rule means, how to apply it in real life, and the biggest traps that cause buyers to overpay and sellers to overestimate demand. The 4 month days on market rule is a rule of thumb that uses the typical time it takes homes to go under contract—around four months (about 120 days)—to help judge whether buyers or sellers have the advantage. Shorter timelines tend to... Read more

WHY COMPASS NOT SYNDICATING LISTINGS TO ZILLOW, REALTOR.COM, AND REDFIN IS A TERRIBLE STRATEGY FOR HOME SELLERS Why Maximum Exposure Still Wins in Every Market The Battle Over Where Your Home Appears Online If you are selling a home in 2026, the single most important factor in getting the highest possible sale price is maximum listing exposure. Every serious real estate professional understands this principle: the more qualified buyers who see your listing, the more competition you generate, and the more leverage you have at the negotiation table. Yet one of the largest real estate brokerages in the United States has built a core business strategy around doing the exact opposite. Compass, now the largest brokerage in America after its acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate,... Read more