Perks of the Park: Mobile Homes Offer Fast-Track to Homeownership as Prices Fall 5.7% Year-Over-Year

–As the 2026 housing market continues to adjust, some Americans are finding that the fastest route to homeownership isn't through a traditional site-built house, but through the evolving manufactured housing sector. According to the new Realtor.com® Perks of the Park Report, mobile homes are emergin

Building the Future: Mitchell Kennedy Shares Why Sustainable Design is the Secret Ingredient for Affordable Housing

Mitchell Kennedy explains that for decades, the concepts of "sustainability" and "affordability" were treated like oil and water. One was seen as a luxury for high-end eco-resorts, while the other was associated with bare-minimum construction designed to meet a bottom-line budget. But the tide is sh

How Financing Choices Affect Risk in Rental Property Investing

Times have changed. What investors once thought of as important in order to be successful is no longer (that) important. Sure, these things still hold some weight, but new elements have overtaken them on the priority list. One of those was 'location'; for a long time, everyone thought that renting t

Selling a House Without Photos, Listings, or Showings (Yes, It Happens)

Many homeowners assume that selling a house always requires listing photos, open houses, online advertisements, and repeated showings. Traditional sales often involve preparing rooms, arranging professional photography, and keeping the house ready for visitors at any time. This approach can work wel