As the Baby Boomer generation gracefully ages, their housing decisions are poised to shape the real estate landscape for years to come. With the youngest Boomers hitting 60 this year, and older Boomers reaching their golden years, the lifestyle choices of this generation will have a massive impact on the U.S. economy and the housing market.

On March 15th, NAR (The National Association of Realtors) and plaintiffs reached a proposed settlement agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions; the settlement is subject to court approval. You may have seen or read a lot of conflicting headlines regarding this in the time since -- especially theorizing on what the settlement "could" mean in the world of real estate.

Whether you’re thinking of selling your house this spring or just want to do a reset, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready! Here are some valuable tips you can use, especially if you're planning to take advantage of the busiest time of the year for the real estate market