Ever wonder how a website can estimate a home's value without ever stepping inside? Zestimates and other automated valuation models use property and market data to create an estimate—but not every model uses the same information. Here's a plain-language look at AVMs, the data behind the numbers, and how they fit alongside CMAs and appraisals.

What exactly is a seller's market, and why does everyone keep talking about it? Learn what the term really means, how inventory levels shape the market, and why understanding market conditions can help buyers and sellers make more informed real estate decisions.