fixer-upper or money pit
With the US housing market stagnant, many buyers are eyeing older homes for affordability and location, Andrew Reichek writes, but structural risks make due diligence essential
by Andrew Reichek Nov 3
A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment
Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for
by Andrew Reichek Aug 14
Buyers less into fixer-uppers, more interested in done-for-you updates
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Apr 24
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