When preparing your home for sale, striking the right balance between personal style and what today’s buyers are looking for can be tricky. While you may not be a fan of all the latest design trends, it’s important to remember that millions of buyers are embracing these styles. By making a few smart

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For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can help? Offerin

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s