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July
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July 23rd, 2026 by

Before buyers consider square footage or storage space, they are often forming opinions about finishes, layouts and design choices. While some classic details always hold their appeal, other features immediately come across as outdated – even if the home has been meticulously maintained. The good news is that many of these elements can be refreshed with thoughtful, cost-effective upgrades for a more current, inviting and move-in-ready feel.

 

Heavy Ornamental Details

Intricate styling that was once deemed luxurious can now appear visually overwhelming. Excessive crown molding, ornate cabinets and highly decorative columns may make spaces seem weighted down and less open than today's preferred aesthetic. Buyers are increasingly drawn to clean lines, lighter materials and interiors that are airy and adaptable.

 

Granite Countertops With Busy Patterns

Although granite is still considered a positive se...

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Categories: Sell a Home
Tags: Home Selling, Home Selling Advice, Home Sellers, Sell Home
July
19

July 19th, 2026 by
Although you can't control rates, inventory or affordability, Jimmy Burgess writes, you can help your sellers navigate those realities.

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Category: Agent, Columns, Select, Service, Video, data analysis, David Childers, jimmy burgess, keeping current matters, local data, market analysis
July
17

July 17th, 2026 by
RealPage has completed its acquisition of Cherre, betting that real estate's AI ambitions hinge on cleaner, governed data across the capital stack.

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Category: AI, Industry News, News Brief, Rentals, Select, Technology, AI in proptech, Cherre, Data Intelligence, mergers and acquisitiions, multifamily, property management software, PropTech, real estate technology, realpage
July
17

July 17th, 2026 by
Rechat's Audie Chamberlain discusses how AI can cut weeks of marketing work into minutes, why "AI-powered" has become a meaningless term, and how to build an AI "chief of staff."

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Category: Agent, AI, Back-end Brokerage Solutions, Interviews, Marketing, Technology, AI in proptech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audie Chamberlain, Claude AI, ICSD26, Inman Connect San Diego 2026, real estate technology, Rechat
July
17

July 17th, 2026 by
Jeff Lobb of SparkTank Media and Searchably.ai teaches you how to get discovered by AI as online search shifts.

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Category: AI, Select, Technology, AEO, AI search, Inman Access, Jeff Lobb
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