Could Your Front Door Color Cost You Thousands In Your Sale Price?Painting a front door is one of those seemingly simple home improvements that can completely change a home's curb appeal. A fresh coat of paint costs relatively little, takes only a few hours and can give an entrance an entirely different personality.But if you're preparing to sell, choosing a front door color based solely on what's trending on Instagram or Pinterest may not be the best strategy.According to new 2026 research from Zillow, the color of a front door can influence how buyers perceive a home — and potentially how much they're willing to offer for it.In Zillow's study, the difference wasn't insignificant. Depending on the combination of door color and exterior, buyers indicated they might offer thousands of do... 09/08/2026

Happy Labor Day To My Fellow Americans, Who As Robert Burns Said..."Dare To Be Honest And Fear No Labor."  Robert Burns wrote, “Dare to be honest and fear no labor”  more than two centuries ago.  “Fear no labor” is an interesting choice of words. It doesn’t simply mean work hard. It speaks to being willing to take on the difficult, tedious, uncomfortable, or unglamorous work that needs to be done—and not considering any honest work beneath you. More than two centuries later, Robert Burns' words remain a powerful reminder of the value and dignity of honest work.  And today on Labor Day, these words are also a reminder to us all to appreciate the millions of Americans who get up every day and simply do the work that needs to be done. "There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in ... 09/07/2026

Charlotte Ranks #4 In The Nation For New Construction New Homes Are Booming In Charlotte—And Buyers Have Options Why This Matters For Greater Charlotte Home Buyers Charlotte’s growth hasn't exactly been a secret. New neighborhoods seem to be taking shape in nearly every direction around the region. Builders continue to add homes as the region attracts new residents and businesses.Now there’s national data putting Charlotte’s new-construction market into perspective.According to a new Realtor.com® report, Charlotte ranks #4 among the nation’s top 10 metropolitan areas for new-construction homes in 2026.That puts Charlotte ahead of other fast-growing markets, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Durham and Madison—and reinforces just how significant new construction remains to the Charlotte ... 09/09/2026

Foreclosures Are Rising. Does That Mean Another Housing Crash?Should You Panic?If you've seen headlines lately about foreclosures increasing, you may have had an uncomfortable flashback to 2008.That's understandable. The housing crash left a lasting impression, and the word "foreclosure" still carries a lot of weight.But an increase in foreclosures does not automatically mean we're heading toward another housing crisis. And when you put today's numbers into historical perspective, the difference is significant. So if you're worried about a housing crash, the numbers tell a calmer story.  Yes, Foreclosures Have Increased, But It's Only Part Of The StoryLet's start with what the headlines are getting right.According to ATTOM's Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, 227,548 U.S. pro... 09/03/2026