Home Selling

Highlands Ranch, Colo. – September 30, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down how Denver-area home sellers can set an accurate listing price by reading comparable sales, inventory levels, and buyer demand rather than simply reaching for the highest possible number.

An overpriced home can scare off buyers before a showing even happens

The article warns that a home pricing strategy built around wishful thinking rather than market data often backfires. Instead, sellers need to gauge current buyer demand for their specific type of property, which can shift quickly based on interest rates, seasonal patterns, and how much inventory is available.

Pompano Beach, Fla. – September 30, 2026 -- Celebrity real estate moved big money in September, according to a new roundup from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, with sales ranging from a Hamptons estate to Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens.

Meg Ryan sells her Bridgehampton estate at full asking price

Meg Ryan sold her 5,000-square-foot Hamptons home for its full $15.25 million asking price. The five-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom house sits on 1.5 acres in Bridgehampton, New York, and was built in 2016. Ryan had paid $13.5 million for it in 2024.

Columbia, Md. – September 30, 2026 -- A new survey from One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning finds Atlanta is the most punctual major U.S. market, while New York ranks last among 10 cities studied, with traffic cited as the top reason Americans fall behind schedule.

Respondents run late by an average of 10 minutes, with traffic the biggest culprit

Traffic or transportation delays account for 38% of lateness overall and 39% of late arrivals to work specifically. For flights and travel, 23% blame underestimating travel time, while 20% say distractions or losing track of time cause them to be late to family events.

Rigby, Idaho – September 29, 2026 -- Sellers weighing how much to ask for their home in a shifting market should look beyond a single number, according to a new article from HelloNation featuring insights from Ted Whyte, a real estate expert at Century 21 High Desert serving the Upper Snake River Valley, Idaho.

The article argues that an effective pricing strategy starts with recent comparable sales but doesn't stop there.

Recent comparable sales carry more weight than older transactions in a changing market

Useful comparisons typically share location, size, age, style, and features with the home being priced. Because conditions can shift quickly, recent sales often provide more relevant evidence than transactions from months earlier.

Vero Beach – September 29, 2026 -- Florida voters will decide on November 3 whether to approve Amendment 3, a constitutional change that would raise the non-school homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, while cutting the non-homestead assessment cap from 10% to 5%. The measure, HJR 1F, passed both chambers of the Florida Legislature on June 2, 2026, and needs 60% voter approval to take effect.

For property owners on the Vero Beach barrier island and throughout Indian River County, the amendment's fine print carries more weight than its headline number.

Nashville – September 28, 2026 -- Century Communities will hold a Grand Opening for its Martins Glen community in Antioch, Tennessee, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, introducing new single-family homes priced from the low $400s.

Five floor plans range from 1,942 to 2,800 square feet

The community offers five two-story floor plans named Lanner, Meadowlark, Nightingale, Osprey and Grandby, with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3 bathrooms and 2-car garages. Each plan includes a loft, and select layouts add private studies, covered patios, main-floor primary suites, upstairs media rooms, and electric fireplaces with shiplap. The Century Home Connect smart home package comes standard.

Hartsville, S.C. – September 25, 2026 -- Homeowners in Darlington County can strengthen offers on their properties by addressing repairs, staging rooms, and pricing carefully before listing, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Real Estate Expert Deborah Gandy.

Small repairs can prevent big negotiation problems

The article notes that buyers often notice minor issues such as dripping faucets, chipped paint, or worn flooring. Fixing these ahead of a listing helps keep them from becoming bargaining chips later in the sales process.

Modest updates change how buyers perceive a home

Swapping cabinet hardware, updating light fixtures, or installing new doorknobs can give a property a more polished look. Homes showing clear upkeep tend to attract buyers who feel more confident about overall condition.

Jackson – September 25, 2026 -- Buying or selling a home no longer requires sitting at a closing table, but real estate agent Amy McLemore says the shortcut isn't right for every transaction. In a new HelloNation feature, McLemore, a residential real estate expert based in Jackson, Tennessee, breaks down how virtual closings work and where they can go wrong.

Digital platforms verify identity and track every signature

A virtual closing lets buyers and sellers finalize a deal without meeting in person. Title companies and attorneys use secure systems that organize documents, confirm identity, and log timestamps throughout the signing process. Clients can review paperwork privately or hop on a video call with questions.

Manteca, California – September 25, 2026 -- KB Home has opened Arroyo, a new-home community within the Griffin Park master plan in Manteca, California, with prices starting in the mid $500,000s.

Homes range from one to two stories with up to six bedrooms

The single-family homes offer up to 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, designed with modern kitchens overlooking great rooms, expansive primary suites with walk-in closets, and first-floor junior suites that include kitchenettes.

The community sits near major highways and Central Valley employers

Arroyo at Griffin Park is located south of Highway 120 at the corner of Tinnin Road and Hot Springs Drive, giving residents access to Highway 99, Interstate 5, Interstate 580 and job centers in the Central Valley and San Francisco East Bay. Children in the community will attend schools in the Manteca Unified School District.

San Diego – September 24, 2026 -- Lovery Real Estate has launched the Lovery Homeowner Program, a formalized service offering renovation guidance, design direction, and vetted contractor referrals to clients after a home sale closes.

The program turns informal help into a standard offering

Previously, clients received this kind of support through informal processes that varied by agent. Now, the Lovery Homeowner Program makes renovation and contractor guidance a defined part of the company's services, regardless of which agent handles a transaction.

Fisher built the firm after a career in professional baseball

Ryan Fisher founded Lovery Real Estate in 2025 after playing professional baseball. He now works with buyers, sellers, and investors across San Diego County.