Crystal Sickles - Real Estate Services

09/12/2026

A little maintenance now can go a long way later. 🏡🍂 Save this checklist and get your home ready for fall! Learn more: https://blog.howardhanna.com/general/end-of-summer-home-maintenance-checklist/

09/09/2026

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A new report says 70% of housing markets now favor buyers or are trending that way, the most buyer-friendly conditions since at least 2018. But the shift isn't happening everywhere at once. Here's how to tell where your market actually stands.

08/21/2026

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Instead of selling, homeowners are staying put and upgrading their current spaces. Read how this massive renovation trend is setting up the housing market for a flood of move-in-ready homes in the future.

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07/28/2026

High summer energy bills are causing financial stress for 77% of homeowners, according to a recent survey. To offset increased energy costs, 65% of homeowners have cut back on spending for things like dining out and even groceries.

07/23/2026

Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.

07/17/2026

More teens are choosing digital side hustles over physical labor, a shift that may leave homeowners wondering how to find affordable lawn care, as professional services can cost between $100 and $500 or more per month.

07/15/2026

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The waterfront Miami mansion Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pledged as part of a $50 million bail package has sold for $55 million in an off-market transaction.

07/07/2026

Foreclosed homes are selling at a 27.2% discount compared to their estimated value, yet they still sit on the market an average of 11 days longer than typical listings despite drawing 26.5% more online views.

06/10/2026

A new National Bureau of Economic Research study found that housing wealth passes from parents to children more strongly than income does, with children of top housing-wealth parents more than twice as likely to end up in the top 20% of housing wealth themselves.

06/06/2026

This National Homeownership Month, we're celebrating the value of homeownership and the opportunities it can create. 🏡 From financial advantages to personal fulfillment, explore six reasons why homeownership continues to be an important milestone for individuals and communities. ✨