Wednesday, May 20, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment.
Here's the good news – you didn’t.
Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house this Spring. There’s a window. And right now, you’re still in it.
Your Window To Sell Is Still Wide Open
Here’s why. Different organizations run studies like this every year. And they don’t always land on the exact same week. That’s okay. It’s because they're using different research methods and even different definitions of what “best” means.
But the fact that the results vary points to a larger trend. While there may be sweet spots, the entire Spring season gives sellers an opportunity to get some of the best conditions (and best sales prices) of the year.
And it’s definitely not t ...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort?
The short answer is “yes,” especially right now.
With more houses for sale this year, you’re likely wondering how to make the most money possible without your house sitting on the market. The answer is staging. It can help your house stand out, bring in stronger offers, and sell faster. As Nadia Evangelou, Principal Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it:
“Staging matters. Preparing the home to be ‘buyer-ready’ attracts more buyers, especially now that inventory has increased.”
Here's what staging actually involves and what it could do for your sale.
What Is Home Staging?
Home staging is the process of preparing your house, so it appeals to as many buyers as possible. That usually means decluttering, deep cleaning, rearranging furniture, an ...
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
If you want your luxury home in Marietta to stand out this spring, timing and preparation matter just as much as price. Buyers are still active but selective, and a rushed listing can lead to avoidable stress, weaker offers, or a longer time on the market. With the right preparation plan, you can reduce surprises, highlight your home’s strongest features, and launch with confidence.
Why Spring Prep Matters
Spring is often one of the busiest times to list a home, but that does not mean every property should hit the market as soon as possible. In Marietta, current market data supports a prepare-first strategy. Zillow reports the average Marietta home value at $471,588, homes going pending in about 37 days, and 1,184 homes in inventory.
Nearby county-level data also shows why preparation matters. Redfin reports a March 2026 median sale price of $425,000 in Cobb County, a median days on market of 46, and a 98.4% sale-to-list ratio. For luxury sellers, that means presentation, pr. ...
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other.
But some families are finding a way to make both work by doing something a little different: teaming up to purchase a multi-generational home.
One Reason This Is Becoming More Common
It’s no secret that affordability has been a challenge in recent years. But for families with young kids, there’s an added layer that can make it feel even harder: childcare.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, childcare should take up no more than 7% of your monthly income. But in reality, the average married couple spends closer to 10% (see map below):
When you combine that with the cost of buying a home, it’s easy to see why things can feel stretched. That’s exactly why more families ar ...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 / by Lme Realty Group
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 know. First, you’re not alone. And that should actually be some comfort.
According to Zillow about 2.3% of homes available for rent were previously listed for sale. That may not sound like a lot, but it’s actually the highest share in almost 6 years.
Before you go that route yourself, it’s worth slo ...
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