If you've been debating whether to do some home upgrades or just live with the quirks, here's something to think about: the right updates can both boost your home's resale value and make you fall in love with your space all over again. According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS®, Americans spent an estimated $603 billion in 2024 on home remodeling. And...
Thinking about buying a home in Grand Forks, ND—but feeling unsure? You’re not the only one. Mortgage rates are still high. Home prices haven’t cooled much. And there’s no clear signal from the Fed. If you’re feeling stuck, it makes sense. But Barbara Corcoran—the real estate powerhouse who turned $1,000 into a multimillion-dollar empire—says this kind of market is exactly when smart...
Introduction In today's competitive real estate market, not all rooms hold equal weight in influencing a buyer's decision. According to the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Staging, the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen are the triple threat that can make or break a sale. Staging these areas effectively can lead to faster sales and higher offers. Why Staging These...
A shrinking economy. Rising mortgage rates. Flatlining prices. If you're thinking about buying a home in 2025, you're not alone in feeling uncertain. Many buyers are in wait-and-see mode—hesitating, watching the headlines, and wondering if now is the right time. And the headlines are LOUD. The Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported a 0.3% drop in GDP in Q1 2025, a sharp contrast to the 2.4%...
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