While a treehouse is still most commonly associated with kids’ games in the summer, it can make a home seem much more luxurious — and bump sales price. According to data released by Zillow, a treehouse was the outdoor feature that saw the sharpest increase in sales price. Listings mentioning it saw an average sales price increase of 2.2 percent, compared to 1.6 percent for a hot tub and 0.7 percent for a finished basement.... read more

Seemingly endless demand and low supply have driven record-breaking home value appreciation over the past year, Zillow’s® latest Market Report shows. April pushed the envelope even further: Annual home value growth for a typical U.S. home is 11.6%, the highest seen since 2005. Today’s rapid rise in prices may recall that of the mid-2000s, stoking unfounded fears of another overheated market. Google searches for “housing bubble” reached their highest point in nearly three years in April.... read more

Buyers quickly fall in love with homes that have a strong character while wordlessly conveying the lifestyle they would enjoy if they lived there. Consider that proper staging is one of the most important factors in enhancing your home’s appeal and flattering features.