• Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All,Frank Ortiz

    Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

    A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one thing: Your h

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  • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,Frank Ortiz

    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

    Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to compete with righ

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  • The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think),Frank Ortiz

    The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

    Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think investors are the top reason h

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