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People who stage homes swear these weird things for your home are life-changing

People who stage homes for a living swear that these things might seem a little weird at first glance but are actually life-changing, and they’re way less expensive than they look.

Mic · Jun 25

I’m a Real Estate Agent: These 5 Features Can Drop Your Home’s Value by at Least $10K

Certain features or issues like these can keep you from a sale or knock the price down considerably -- potentially upwards of $10,000.

GOBankingRates · Oct 20, 2025

Real Estate Agents Predict the 5 Hottest Housing Markets in the South for 2026

Real estate agents reveal the 5 Southern housing markets set to heat up in 2026—see which cities could offer big returns for buyers and investors.

GOBankingRates · Oct 15, 2025

I’m a Real Estate Agent: 5 Basement Details That Can Turn Homebuyers Away

Before listing your home, tackle basement issues like moisture, odors, and outdated systems that can scare off buyers and lower your home's value.

GOBankingRates · Sep 23, 2025

Real Estate Experts: 9 Bathroom Details That Can Turn Homebuyers Away

Outdated elements or overly personalized details can turn a buyer off. Real estate experts recommended avoiding these nine bathroom mistakes when selling.

GOBankingRates · Sep 20, 2025

Americans Hate These 4 Cities — but That Might Make Them Hidden Gems for Buyers

Discover why cities like Detroit and Oakland, despite their low favorability, could offer smart opportunities for homebuyers and real estate investors.

GOBankingRates · Sep 20, 2025

Selling a House in the Trump Economy? Do These 3 Things Now, According to Real Estate Agents

Selling a home in 2025 is different from past years, as new rules and changing buyer attitudes make pricing and preparation more important than ever.

GOBankingRates · Sep 18, 2025

I’m a Real Estate Agent: These 5 Features Can Bump Your Home’s Value by at Least $10K

Sell your home faster and for more with 5 value-boosting tips—from kitchen tweaks to curb appeal—backed by a real estate expert.

GOBankingRates · Sep 13, 2025

I’m a Real Estate Expert: My Predictions for the Hottest Housing Markets in the Midwest for 2026

Several metros are already attracting attention thanks to job growth, strong price-to-income ratios and large pipelines of new construction.

GOBankingRates · Sep 13, 2025

Real Estate Agents: 6 Design Details That Can Turn Homebuyers Away

Here, real estate experts offered some tips on design details that will turn people away before you can ever close the sale.

GOBankingRates · Sep 10, 2025