11 06, 2021

2 More Bathroom Remodeling Trends to Look for This Year, According to New Poll

2021-06-07T18:23:07-04:00June 11th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Realtors, Remodeling Tips, Selling, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Whether you're in the planning stages of the design for your new flip, or you've already begun to tear down walls, if you want an insider’s look at bathroom designs that will resonate with buyers this year you'll definitely want to take a moment to read further. In its annual poll of top interior designers and home improvement professionals, Fixr.com, a home improvement website, sought to gain insight into bathroom remodeling trends expected to emerge this year. The poll included 68 individuals who were chosen based on expertise, establishment in the industry, and overall industry impact. We’ve summarized Fixr’s findings below. Black

6 06, 2021

2 Bathroom Remodeling Trends to Look for This Year

2021-06-07T18:18:17-04:00June 6th, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Selling, Tips|Tags: , , |

House flippers, if you're about to begin a new project, or if you're in the early phases of one, you'll want to take a minute to read this.  In its annual poll of top interior designers and home improvement professionals, Fixr.com, a home improvement website, sought to gain insight into bathroom remodeling trends expected to emerge this year. The poll included 68 experts who were chosen based on factors including expertise, establishment in the industry, and overall industry impact. Here, we’ve summarized Fixr’s findings. What’s Gaining Steam in the Bathroom? A Spa-Like Atmosphere A majority of design experts, 53 percent

1 06, 2021

3 Ways to Make Your Roof a Selling Point

2021-05-31T18:28:22-04:00June 1st, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, How To, Real Estate, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Although homebuyers don't typically purchase a home because they fall in love with its roof, the condition of the roof is a key consideration in the sale and it can make or break a deal. Here are three ways to help make the roof of your flip a selling point, according to HomeLight—a website for finding real estate agents in the U.S. Avoid layering the shingles.  You may be tempted to "replace" your roof by simply re-shingling over the old one, but reconsider. While it may be cheaper and faster to do so, in the long run layering shingles can trap heat,

27 05, 2021

3 Trends and Must-Haves for Enhanced Outdoor Living

2021-05-16T23:21:06-04:00May 27th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Home Upgrades, How To, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Homebuyers love outdoor living spaces, that’s nothing new. Whether it’s a deck for an indoor party to flow outside, a small patio to sit and unwind after a long day, or a front porch to people watch and wave at passersby—outdoor spaces are extensions of indoor living. If you’re looking to enhance your flip with an outdoor living space, keep these three trends front of mind—according to home design experts at the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Larger Outdoor Living Spaces Design experts at NAR report that a significant number of new home floor plans are now dedicating more square

16 05, 2021

4 Kitchen Remodeling Trends to Look for This Year

2021-05-16T20:13:37-04:00May 16th, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Upgrades, Remodeling Tips, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Fixr.com, a home improvement website, recently conducted its annual poll of top designers and home improvement professionals to gain their insight on which kitchen remodeling trends will emerge this year. The poll included 68 experts who were chosen based on factors including expertise, establishment in the industry, and overall industry impact. House flippers, if you're about to begin a new project, or if you're in the early phases of one, you'll want to check this out to see which trends you can adopt to appeal to buyers in your market. We’ve summarized Fixr’s findings below.  Here’s What’s Cooking in the

1 04, 2021

2 Home Design Trends to Consider for Your Flip, According to Etsy Foot Traffic

2021-04-02T00:52:14-04:00April 1st, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment, Investment Properties, Remodeling Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , |

If you're keeping an eye open for what's new in home design trends this year check out these patterns spotted by Etsy, as reported by Apartment Therapy—a home and décor site. Travertine Is a Thing Etsy user searches for "travertine items" increased by over 200 percent, the e-commerce company said late this month. Shoppers were particularly interested in tables that included this classic stone. Apartment Therapy’s theory for the reason for the spike is the increased popularity of warm minimalism, a decorating style that began to trend last fall and is rooted in creating calm and soothing interior spaces using earthy

27 03, 2021

Thinking of Adding a Sunroom to Your Flip? 3 Things You Should Know

2021-03-28T10:25:39-04:00March 27th, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment Properties, Investments|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Sunrooms are bonus spaces that can appeal to potential buyers and help raise the value of your flip. These glass-enclosed living areas, which are typically attached behind homes, can be used for relaxation and entertainment and can connect your homebuyer to the outdoors while protecting them from the elements. Your buyer can have a front-row seat to all of the seasons from within the comfort of their home and enjoy the beaming sun of summer, the flutter of gold, red, and burgundy fall leaves, the beauty of freshly fallen snow, and the reemergence of flowers and greenery in the spring. If

22 03, 2021

Instantly Enhance Your Kitchen Cabinets With This One Thing

2021-03-18T15:03:42-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment, Remodeling Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , |

You’ve heard the real estate adage: Kitchens and baths sell houses. When it comes to renovating the kitchen in your flip you want to invest money in areas that have the greatest impact on the quality and look of your kitchen, and give you the highest return on your investment. Countertops, appliances, and cabinets are the culinary trifecta. Your cabinets help narrate the design story of your flip—whether they be a classic Shaker style, or something more ornate. You may choose to double stack your cabinets to the ceiling, or stick to a standard height. Sometimes, though, there isn’t enough

11 03, 2021

More Homeowners Association Rules You Need to Know

2021-03-09T09:01:38-05:00March 11th, 2021|Categories: Curb Appeal, Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment Properties, Tips|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

A quality renovation can produce a high-end product that brings in a hefty profit. But let’s be real: flipping a house isn’t easy—it can be full of risks and unknowns. Will you uncover termite damage beneath the floor boards? Do the soffits in the kitchen above the cabinets contain ductwork, or are they simply filling the gap between the cabinets and the ceiling? Is the pool in good condition, or will it need to be resurfaced? Although flips can come with many unknowns what you can prepare for are the rules and regulations of your community’s homeowners association (HOA). While

6 03, 2021

Homeowners Association Noise Ordinances: What You Should Know

2021-03-04T14:22:09-05:00March 6th, 2021|Categories: Developers, Flipping, Home Improvements, Home Upgrades, Investment Properties, Remodeling Tips|Tags: , , , , , , |

Flipping a house is a challenging endeavor that can be full of unknowns and questions. Will there be hardwoods beneath the grungy shag carpet? Is the wall between the kitchen and the living room load-bearing? Will you uncover water damage when you gut the kitchen or bath? Should you lay sod, or is there time to seed the landscape and get a lush lawn before you put your home on the market? Aside from questions like these there may be other unexpected issues that could impact the success of your project. Although you can’t foresee every challenge you can educate

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