Why Homes Sit on the Market in the Desert (And How to Avoid It)

One of the most common questions I hear from sellers or people thinking about selling, is “Why didn’t that home sell?” In most cases, it isn’t because the market is bad, and it usually isn’t just about price. Homes tend to sit when a few key factors aren’t aligned, and in the desert market, those fa

5 Things Homebuyers Don’t Actually Care About (And What Really Matters Instead)

Most sellers start with good intentions. You want your home to look amazing. So you Google “what should I fix before selling?” and suddenly it feels like your entire house needs a makeover. New floors. New counters. New fixtures. New everything. Before long, selling starts to feel less like a move…

Why 91% of Sellers Still Choose Real Estate Agents — Even After All the Headlines

If you’ve been anywhere near the news lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines about real estate agents. Commission lawsuits. Rule changes. Hot takes on TikTok. Plenty of opinions from people who haven’t bought or sold a home in decades. So you’d think sellers would be running away from agents, ri

What’s In & What’s Out for Home Design

Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight. Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make t