Think you know the truth about the housing market? From bidding wars to whether you really need perfect credit to get a mortgage, we’re taking a sledgehammer to the biggest myths in real estate. We’ll reveal how the national headlines stack up against what’s really happening in your local market and what to watch for when shopping for a loan, helping you cut through the noise to make smarter moves in today’s market.

Featuring Stacie Staub, CEO and founder of West + Main Homes in Colorado; Todd Carson, director of sales performance for Planet Home Lending in California; and Ryan Melvin, Las Vegas real estate expert.

Plus, in our Hot or Not segment: Is ‘mindless maximalism’ the next big thing in home design or a trend best left behind?

Thinking about buying a home? From listing that high more than they reveal to pool issues that could drain your wallet, we’re helping buyers cut through the noise in today’s complex housing market.

This week on Real Estate Today, hear smart strategies for buying in a market where timing, transparency and thorough inspections can make or break your deal. We’ll explore how long a home should sit before you question the price, how to weigh the pros and cons of owning a pool, and the unexpected red flags that could signal trouble behind those flawless listing photos.

Featuring Scott Geller, a real estate pro and appraiser from Pennsylvania; Ryan Hvizda, owner of Hvizda Realty Group in New Hampshire; Ryan Melvin, Las Vegas real estate expert; Art Moreno, broker-owner of The Art of Realty; and Jordan Schaeffer, president of renovations and aftermarket at Anthony & Sylvan Pools.

Plus, in our Hot or Not segment: Are over-customized smart home features turning off buyers?

Selling your home in today’s market, with housing inventory increasing but buyers seemingly standing back, takes strategy, precision and a competitive edge. This week, we’re joined by Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist; Scott Geller, associate broker at REMAX in Jamison, PA; Ryan Melvin, Las Vegas real estate expert; Art Moreno, broker-owner of the Art of Realty; and Melissa Bailey, a REALTOR® from Arizona.

Our guests share expert strategies for helping sellers stand out, from pricing a home competitively to attracting buyers with high-quality listing photos. We’ll explore the surprising mistakes that can sabotage a great shot, how a home warranty can ease buyer concerns, and what recent equity gains really mean for today’s sellers. Plus, in our “Hot or Not” segment—could a ‘fortress of solitude’ be the next big home trend?