Presale renovator Revive acquires HomePrep as it eyes the East Coast

Revive has acquired HomePrep outside of Washington, D.C. in a continued nationwide expansion, executives told Inman exclusively. The company adds value with no up-front costs to homesellers. Continue reading

Circa 1990: Exploring kitchens and baths from ‘the age of beige’

Houses of this period, whether single-family or multifamily units, are hitting the market all across the country. Construction methods and materials, mechanical, windows and design features require updating and renovation to meet the needs of today’s b… Continue reading

Mortgage rate swing created ‘more normal’ market in December

Slowing mortgage rate growth impacted homebuyers and sellers in different ways in December, according to Zillow’s latest market report. The dip was enough for buyers to navigate the winter market, but wasn’t enough for would-be sellers to list. Continue reading

Glenn Kelman calls millennials ‘the roommate generation’

For years, real estate professionals have looked to millennials to push the housing market forward as previous generations slow their homebuying and homeselling activities. However, several obstacles — overwhelming student loan debt, stagnant wage grow… Continue reading

7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  

Luxury marketing expert Laura Stace shares her best practices to get listings buyer-ready. These seven “must-do” tasks are her essentials to make sure every property is ready for a timely sale process. Continue reading

What happens when it’s time to sell a smart home?

Smart home products are great, but how do you decide what stays and what goes when you’re selling a home with these upgrades? Continue reading

6 DIY home staging tips every real estate agent should know

Want to make sure your latest listing looks its best? Darryl Davis offers simple staging strategies to enhance every inch of that space. Continue reading

Healing the home: How some real estate pros are turning to feng shui in an uncertain market

No bites on that multimillion dollar home? It may be the vibes. Find out how Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha creates feng shui fixes for luxury listings. Continue reading

Pending home sales post record drop as deals die and price cuts soar

Inflation and mortgage rates took a hefty toll on homebuyers in October, with a record 60,000 home-purchase cancellations during the month, according to new data released Monday. Continue reading

4 ways to ‘set the stage’ when preparing your listings this holiday season

Take advantage of the warmth associated with holiday memories when marketing your listings this year. Designer Antoinette Fargo offers tips for tablescapes and holiday decor that will win over homebuyers. Continue reading