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Unexpected repairs leave many homebuyers with regret: survey

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One in three homeowners in a recent HomeAdvisor survey say they regretted their purchase after paying for repairs left unfixed by the seller. Continue reading →

Zillow after Zillow Offers: Here’s what happens next

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Experts envision the company pivoting to the comparatively easier business of working with buyers after the failed experiment of scooping up homes from sellers. Continue reading →

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

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

7 open-shelving design concepts to inspire your decor

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Open shelving is more than just a fleeting trend. When done right, it can really imbue a home with some much-needed style and personality while saving space. Here are a few fresh and creative ways to put this concept to good use. Continue reading →

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

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Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading →

Home renovation valuation app raises $6.5M, launches in Seattle

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Inman was provided an early look at the Plunk app, which is member of NAR’s Reach Accelerator Class of 2021. The funding will be used to further hone the app’s first national iteration Continue reading →

1 in 4 moms don’t like their home

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A study by LendingTree shows that moms are nearly twice as likely to experience homebuyer’s remorse than dads, and are also much more guilty than dads of hiding home items costs from their partner. Continue reading →

Staging works! How to have that conversation with sellers

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Some sellers may think their home is perfect the way it is, but as a lot of agents know, staging is what will help set their home apart from similar listings online. Here’s how to explain the value of staging to clients — plus a few tips that can bring… Continue reading →

10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market

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There’s no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale. Continue reading →

What agents should know about washing machines

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Laundry machines come in many sizes and models. Each of them has its pros and cons — as well as space and installation requirements. Here are a few essential things real estate agents should know about washing machines. Continue reading →