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

22 05, 2021

A Screened-In Porch May Keep Cicadas Out and Offers Coming In

2021-05-16T23:10:28-04:00May 22nd, 2021|Categories: Home Improvements, How To, Tips|Tags: , , |

In 2018, 94 percent of single-family homes built in the East South Central portion of the U.S were built with porches, according to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the U.S. Census Bureau.   This includes Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee—The Volunteer State, a state that we service. Long story short: Homebuyers want outdoor spaces, especially those who live in the South, and a porch can be a homerun for your flip. Who doesn’t love a good porch?  The question is: Is the porch of your market-ready flip screened in? If not, now is probably a great time to

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

11 05, 2021

Which City Has the Best Home Value Right Now? A Real Estate Mogul’s Unexpected Answer

2021-05-09T19:47:02-04:00May 11th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

When asked to name a city in the nation that offers great home value for the money, real estate maven and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran’s answer during an interview with Yahoo Finance in mid-April just might catch you a little off guard. “I'd say Raleigh, surprisingly,” she said. Since real estate in North Carolina’s capital is currently undervalued, the city is getting plenty of action from homebuyers—and like in most parts of the country, those looking to snag a property there will face stiff competition and bidding wars.  Corcoran continued, “It's also one of the top three hottest cities

6 05, 2021

‘Shark Tank’ Star Barbara Corcoran on Hot Housing: Prices Will Keep Going Up

2021-05-03T01:46:00-04:00May 6th, 2021|Categories: Investing, Real Estate, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran sat down with Yahoo Finance in mid-April to discuss the latest in the white-hot housing market. Corcoran, a real estate broker, investor, best-selling author, podcast host, and executive producer of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” talked straight-up about today’s housing market and the conditions buyers currently face. Competition for homes remains stiff as potential buyers continue to contend for a scarce number of properties, driving up prices. With many buyers waiving contingencies on their home offers, in an attempt to make their offer more appealing to sellers, the market is no holds barred. House hunters, Corcoran says,

1 05, 2021

3 Key Real Estate Projections and Observations to Know From a Recent Zillow Survey

2021-05-03T01:35:34-04:00May 1st, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

A recent survey conducted by Zillow offers important housing market projections for this year, and hindsight on 2020. Below, we’ve summarized three key points you should know. New Homebuyers This Year Zillow believes approximately 2.5 million new households will enter the fray in search of their dream home this year. According to Zillow almost 80 percent of movers in 2020 said their change in zip code was the correct decision, and about 60 percent said it resulted in positive life events—such as a bigger home, a less expensive mortgage, and new life experiences in a different city and state. This

27 04, 2021

Millions Will Enter the Housing Market This Year, Says Zillow

2021-04-25T20:51:27-04:00April 27th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Tips|Tags: , , , |

Millions more homebuyers could enter the housing market to contend for their dream homes this year than last, according to a recent survey by Zillow. In 2020 housing inventory was scarce and with this year’s construction permits up 14 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, homebuilders will try to make up for a dwindling inventory amongst eager buyers.  As it stands, listings for available homes are about half of what they were last year, according to realtor.com. Unrelenting housing demand and an ever-shrinking inventory mean buyers can continue to expect bidding wars and rising prices in many states across

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