LA home sells $705K over asking: The moves behind this agent’s deal

A remodel, strategic pricing, choice photos, an offer deadline and strong agent relationships helped the O’Connor sisters sell a property that previously sat on the market for nearly one year. Continue reading

Revive’s new product looks to give listing agents an ‘edge’

Revive won the 2022 Pitch Battle sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, claiming a $15,000 prize from Second Century Ventures, NAR’s technology focused, for-profit investment subsidiary. Continue reading

Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive

Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer’s market. Continue reading

‘It’s so hopeful!’ Drew Barrymore is every homeowner in viral TikTok

The “ET” actress may have solidified her spot in the public’s hearts with her unfiltered reaction after uncovering a hidden window during a home renovation project. Continue reading

Embracing Home Renovations When You’re Resistant to Change

Embarking on a home renovation is exciting for most of the couples Adam Mandel meets as owner of JRZ Construction, a design-and-build residential construction company in Dallas. Yet, multiple times a year, Mandel comes across resisters: people who don’… Continue reading

Home Improvements to Help Sell Your House Before You Retire

Retiring boomers looking to downsize may be in for a shock when they decide to sell their homes. They may find out that the homes they’ve lived in for decades need thousands of dollars in updates and renovations to attract buyers. Realtor Lisa Bailey-H… Continue reading

Aging in Place Programs That Really Work

Aging in place is an appealing idea to many of us: the ability to continue living in the homes we cherish as we age into our 70s, 80s and 90s, rather than move. There are just two problems: many homes aren’t designed for health issues that can come wit… Continue reading

6 Home Renovations in Retirement That Are Worth the Cost

After retiring, the chance to stay in the home where you’ve built up memories and grown comfortable may sound perfect. But to age in place well, you may need to do some renovations. The question is: Which ones are worth the cost? “If you plan on aging … Continue reading