Clayton Home Values

06/17/2026

The number of homes available for sale is measured not only by the number but also by time. Understanding how housing inventory is calculated will help you determine the supply and demand in a real estate market.

Housing inventory is calculated by the number of homes currently listed for sale in a particular market, then expressed as the number of months it would take to sell all of those homes. The result is known as the "months of supply."

06/16/2026

From furniture pieces to plants to paint colors, here are a few staples of the eternally chic.

06/15/2026

Pocket listings can work in certain situations, but understanding the tradeoffs is just as important as understanding the benefits.

Most buyers expect homes to appear on the local MLS or major real estate websites, but pocket listings follow a different path. These properties are marketed privately to a limited audience rather than broadly advertised to the public. Supporters point to privacy and flexibility, while critics argue...

06/14/2026

There’s a lot more to buying than finding the right house, and this is a helpful reminder to get the money side ready early.

Buying a home can feel like a lot, especially when prices and mortgage rates are still making people think carefully before jumping in. This guide walks through the basics in plain language, from saving for a down payment to getting preapproved, making an offer, handling the inspection, and getting....

06/14/2026

Experts encourage homebuyers to understand the various types of incentives, when and why they're offered, and how to make the most of these deals before buying a new-construction home.

Builder incentives are promotions offered by developers that, much like a coupon, cut the cost of purchasing property in that community. Incentives are increasingly common today to entice cash-strapped buyers to make an offer, yet these discounts aren't always as simple as a straight price cut.

06/12/2026

Homeownership has rarely been further out of reach for most Americans, but in some midsize Rust Belt and Sun Belt cities, the math can still work.

Flint, Michigan, once closely linked with the auto industry, ranks as the nation's most affordable real estate market, according to a new analysis from WalletHub. The personal finance site based its findings on 10 factors, putting the heaviest weight on the ratio of median home prices to household i...

06/11/2026

Design is moving back toward rooms that feel lived-in, layered, and connected to the outdoors instead of cold or overly polished.

All-white interiors had a long run, but home design is starting to feel warmer again across Canada and the U.S. Think natural wood, stone, textured fabrics, layered lighting, and colors that make a room feel comfortable instead of staged. This is especially easy to see in mountain, cottage, and reso...

06/11/2026

If your home didn’t sell the first time around, it doesn’t always mean the house is the problem — sometimes the strategy just needs a reset.

As the housing market slows in some areas, more sellers are finding themselves in a position that was rare during the boom years: relisting a home that didn’t sell the first time. This article looks at practical ways to rethink pricing, staging, timing, and marketing before putting a property back...

06/09/2026

Smart layouts, vertical gardening, and multi-functional pieces can make small yards feel spacious and purposeful

Small yards demand intentional design to balance function and beauty. Techniques like square-foot gardening, vertical planting, and using tiered or stackable planters help maximize growing potential without overcrowding. Even narrow areas, such as side yards, can become lush pathways or compact seat...

06/08/2026

Former "Today" show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford.

The TV personality—who left "Today" in 2019—also built an in-home recording studio where she was able to pursue her music career from the comfort of her own house, which is known as Cedar Cliff and is listed with Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty.