- Homeowners
- October 30, 2025
What Homeowners Can Learn From 2025’s Cost vs. Value Report
Here’s a look at the top 10 home improvement projects that deliver the highest return on your investment when you choose to sell.
Contributing Writer, New American Funding
Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.
Here’s a look at the top 10 home improvement projects that deliver the highest return on your investment when you choose to sell.
If you’ve been on TikTok, Instagram, or other social media platforms lately, you’ve probably seen the “Great Lock-In” trend. The idea is simple. As the year winds down, people commit to a focused few months of self-improvement. For aspiring homeowners, that same effort can be powerful.
With mortgage rates declining and listings increasing, the market in many cities is now balanced, while others even favor buyers. As a result, sellers aiming for top dollar must now be more tactical when listing their homes.
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Homebuyers who’ve sat out the usually busy summer market should mark their calendars now. They may be able to get the best deal of the year in October.
The season’s top looks reflect an uptick in interiors and colors that are both comforting and bold.
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For anyone shopping for a home, one question often looms large: Should you buy new construction or make an offer on an existing home?
Buyers who skipped the spring, burned by higher rates and limited options, are starting to return this fall.
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