With Labor Day just two short weeks away, summer is almost over (insert sad face here). You’ve probably noticed that slight nip in the air come morning time and back to school sales have begun; making parents and kids weep in unison…one with joy and the other with sadness.

To help you close out August and the summer on a strong note, take a look at some of this week’s most interesting headlines:

A recent HomeGain.com survey revealed that there’s still a disconnect between what sellers and buyers feel a home is worth. Inman News gives some simple but effective tips on how to price your home to sell quickly.

If you’ve been thinking about trading in your home in the suburbs for urban living in a downtown area, then Frontdoor.com’s “What It’s Like to Live in an Urban Home” might help with the decision making process. (http://www.frontdoor.com/buy/what-its-like-to-live-in-an-urban-home/2232)

A California mansion with views of the Pacific? A Mexican villa without a touristy feel? WSJ Online asks you to vote for the “House of the Week“.

Houzz.com says that Kids’ rooms have a world of possibilities. See how you can give your children the bedroom they always wanted.

And finally, continuing in a legacy of innovation, Coldwell Banker Previews International has relaunched the “Previews Inside Out” blog

Have a great week!