Fixer-upper or money pit? Key risks buyers face with aging homes

With the U.S. housing market stagnant, many buyers are eyeing older homes for affordability and location, Andrew Reichek writes, but structural risks make due diligence essential. Continue reading

A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment

Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for. Continue reading

Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades

Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Watch: Fixing your fixer upper

Given the extremely limited inventory conditions the past few years, many people ultimately bought homes that needed some work. What resources are available for consumers to educate themselves on how to finance these renovations so they can stave off b… Continue reading

House flipping is resurgent. But is it still profitable?

Investors flipped more homes in 2021, balancing a welcome fast-moving market with an unwanted decline in gross profits. Continue reading

Profit margins drop on fixer-uppers as flip sales ramp back up

Fix-and-flip investors have seen their lowest profit margins in a decade, with the typical return falling to 34 percent. Continue reading

6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers

It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now. Here are a few tips to help you tap into this massive buyer pool.  Continue reading

19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine

We’ve put together a list of the best real estate-related movies, shows and podcasts for you tune into in this time of social distancing. Continue reading

Buyers looking for a fixer-upper? Here are 10 things to consider

It might sound like a great deal for your weekend warrior clients, but some properties just aren’t worth the price. Here’s what to watch out for. Continue reading