House flipping is resurgent. But is it still profitable?
Investors flipped more homes in 2021, balancing a welcome fast-moving market with an unwanted and precipitous decline in gross profits that brought them down to 2008 levels
by Daniel Houston Mar 31
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
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
How to market a fixer-upper in a seller's market
With a thoughtful strategy and solid plan you’ll find the right buyer who will appreciate the potential in a fixer-upper — and with these tips, your clients' home might sell faster than you think
by Ben Mizes May 10
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
by Ben Mizes Mar 13
Cabin for sale — bear not included
A fixer-upper cabin in South Lake Tahoe is on the market for $199K — and, no, the 500-pound bear featured in the listing's photos doesn't come with the sale
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
9 realities your clients will face when buying as-is properties
Opinion
A ‘Money Pit’ is funny when it stars Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, but when it’s your clients, make sure your buyers aren’t actors in a real-time remake — and you’ll be a big star
by Nicole Solari Jul 26
19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine
We've got your real estate entertainment covered during social distancing
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
by Christy Murdock Feb 3
5 renovation projects that yield the best resale value
5 renovation projects that yield the best resale value
by Gerard Splendore Jan 3
The Real Word: Are ‘Fixer Upper’ homes harder to sell?
Opinion
And an alleged open house theft to the tune of more than $500K
by Byron Lazine Aug 30
New Freddie Mac mortgage plan bundles purchases and repairs
The CHOICERenovation program offers homebuyers a single loan with just one set of closing costs that they can use to buy a house and then fix it up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
HGTV Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines will pay the EPA a $40,000 fine, produce a video depicting proper lead paint removal, as part of the settlement
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
5 signs your client's dream home is a fixer-upper
Look for the signs, and ask the right questions
by Mike Pulley Jan 25