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May 13, 2026

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

From our friends at the kcm blog When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize. In every market right now, there’s one clear exception: Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling, and it’s often faster than you’d expect. If you can tap into that, you can still set yourself up to move quickly, too. Here’s how to get it done. How Long It Takes To Sell Today According to Realtor.com, homes are...

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May 5, 2026

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Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

From our friends at the kcm blog At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thinking about what the next chapter of your life might look like in this home. And for most people, the answer is simple. They want to stay. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology found about 90% of adults over 65 prefer to stay in their homes as they get older (see below): But even if staying...

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April 7, 2026

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Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

From our friends at the kcm blog When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they hoped for, and decided to rent the house out instead. And lately, that’s happening more often. Why the Number of Accidental Landlords Is Rising If you’re faced with the same choice to rent or to sell, here’s what you need to...

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March 30, 2026

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

From our friends at the kcm blog While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18. And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly seller-friendly: Buyers Are More Active. According to the research coming out of Realtor.com, homes listed during this week typically get about 16.7% more views than in a normal week. And in a market where buyers have options, getting that extra attention can set the tone for your entire sale. Sales...

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March 10, 2026

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

From our friends at the kcm blog Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers. 1. More Buyers Will Be Looking Typically speaking, in the housing market, there’s no more popular time to move than the Spring. Historically, data coming out of ShowingTime proves that’s when buyer activity peaks each year. Take a look for yourself (see graph below): And this year, there’s more than just...

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March 3, 2026

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Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

From our friends at the kcm blog Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer expectations are higher. The sellers who struggle are usually approaching today’s market with yesterday’s expectations. Here are the three biggest mistakes they’re making – and how to avoid them. 1. Pricing Based on What Their Neighbor Got a Few Years Back Setting your price is the most important decision you make...

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February 19, 2026

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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

From our friends at the kcm blog There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make Today: Trusting the Wrong Number If you’re thinking of moving and trying to figure out what your house may sell for, it’s tempting to start with an online home value tool. They’re fast, free, and easy. And you don’t have to talk to anyone. But here’s the problem: they don’t know...

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January 28, 2026

Buying, Probate, Selling

A New California Probate Law — and What Homeowners Should Really Know

From The Jenn Pfeiffer Team California quietly rolled out a new probate law on April 1, 2025, and while it may help some families avoid the probate process, it also highlights something we see all the time: there’s no substitute for good estate planning. Here’s the short version — and why this matters if you own a home in California. Why Probate Is Such a Big Deal Probate is the court process used to distribute someone’s assets after they pass away. In California, it often takes a year or more, can be expensive, and delays heirs from accessing property, selling a home, or settling an estate. That’s why avoiding probate — when...

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January 19, 2026

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The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

From our friends at the kcm blog Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest part of the process. Top 5 Most Difficult Task for Sellers Who Didn’t Use an Agent: Getting the price right Preparing or fixing up the house Selling within the desired time frame Handling all the legal documents Finding the time to manage all aspects of the sale And that makes sense. Pricing isn’t as simple as picking a number from an online estimate...

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January 12, 2026

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Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

From our friends at the kcm blog If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible? In 2026, that decision matters more than it used to. Here’s what you need to know. More Competition Means Your Home’s Condition Is More Important Again Over the past year, the number of homes for sale has been climbing. And this year, a Realtor.com forecast says it could go up another 8.9%. That matters. As buyers gain more options,...

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The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

A New California Probate Law — and What Homeowners Should Really Know

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

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