Precedence Properties

Design trends come and go, but the shift toward warmer, more inviting colors feels like one that's here to stay for a while.

The Paint Colors Designers Are Watching This Year Color trends are moving away from stark, all-white spaces and toward shades that add warmth, depth, and personality. From earthy neutrals to richer accent colors, designers are embracing palettes that make homes feel more welcoming and comfortable. Whether you're refreshing a single room or consider...

Not every buyer attends an open house, but creating more opportunities for people to see a home can help build interest early.

Are Open Houses Worth It When Selling a Home? Open houses have been part of the home-selling process for decades, but many sellers still wonder whether they're worth the effort. This article looks at the potential benefits, including increased exposure, buyer interest, and opportunities to generate momentum when a home first hits the market. If...

Mortgage rates don’t move randomly, and this breakdown does a good job explaining why borrowing costs can change so quickly.

What Actually Influences Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates are shaped by a mix of inflation, economic conditions, bond markets, and central bank decisions, which is why they can shift so quickly from month to month. This article breaks down some of the biggest factors lenders watch when setting borrowing costs and why buyers often feel the ef...

WalletHub scored each city on a 100-point scale, with higher scores reflecting greater affordability.

The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. The personal finance site based its findings on 10 factors, putting the heaviest weight on the ratio of median home prices to household i...

If a kitchen renovation is in the cards for you or you simply want to refresh your space, read on for inspiring expert insights.

Designers agree: These 8 kitchen trends are worth watching in 2026 There are plenty of spaces in homes that are prone to evolving design trends (actually, while we think about it—every type of space experiences trends fading in and out!). But one where we notice trends shifting the most? The kitchen. That's why we've tapped interior designers to share the biggest...

If you're buying this year, the latest housing data brings a little breathing room with more listings and some softer asking prices.

New Housing Data Points to More Buyer Relief The latest national housing data shows a few encouraging signs for buyers, including more active listings and lower median asking prices compared with last year. That doesn’t mean affordability is solved, especially with mortgage rates still elevated, but it does point to a market that may be givi...

If you’re buying property with privacy, liability, or estate planning in mind, it helps to understand how trusts and LLCs work differently.

Trusts vs. LLCs for Real Estate Ownership Buying a home or investment property isn’t only about the offer price and closing date. This article explains how trusts and LLCs can be used to hold real estate, and why the right choice depends on your goals. A trust may be useful for estate planning and privacy, while an LLC is often considered...

The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install a $200,000 kitchen in a $900,000 home in a $1 million neighborhood — you'll never recoup that money.

Are High-End Kitchen Remodels Worth The Price? Upscale improvements can certainly be worth the investment if executed with a sense of balance between design panache, functionality, and market sensibility. The most important factor to weigh before splurging is "adherence to the home's price range and location. If you over-improve — say, install...

Why buy early?: Some parents are purchasing homes for their children long before adulthood to lock in current prices and hedge against worsening affordability.

Parents turn to early property buys to secure kids’ housing future A growing number of parents are purchasing property for children still in elementary or middle school, aiming to secure housing before prices climb further. In one Australian case, parents spent over $500,000 on a two-bedroom apartment for a child under 12, a move echoed by U.S. families facing simi...

Housing costs in California continue to force tough decisions for buyers, renters, and families trying to stay close to work and community.

New Data Highlights California’s Affordability Challenges New housing affordability data shows just how difficult homeownership still is for many Californians, despite modest improvements tied to lower mortgage rates and softer pricing in some markets. In cities across the state, housing costs continue to put pressure on household budgets and shape decisio...