Real Estate
The 15 markets where home sellers are cutting prices the fastest
By Elena Martinez
What not to fix when selling a house: The ROI matrix, deal-breakers, and smarter repair credits
Samantha Verdi
Samantha Verdi
Reporter · Decatur, IL
Samantha, a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has focused her 6 years of reporting on the real estate market in Central Illinois. With a background in urban planning, she brings a rich understanding of how local development affects residents.
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Offerpad reports that sellers should prioritize cost-effective repairs like lawn care and paint to boost home sale prices while avoiding costly renovations that offer low ROI.
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