renovation boom
How buyers are bringing art, function and compromise to their renovations
by Suzy Minken May 28
It takes 2: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
Century 21, Engel & Völkers, eXp Realty and other industry brands made moves last week
by Marian McPherson May 4
Tudor style home and exposed beam design
The Zillow Buzz Index analyzes more than 600 features and design details
by Jessi Healey Apr 16
Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly
Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and maintaining an open dialogue with the seller and listing agent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
A Texas couple promised a 'Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.' Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8M from renovation projects they didn't complete — leaving some clients out of more than 6 figures in costs
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
In crowded virtual staging category, Collov AI offers ease, affordability: Tech Review
Collov AI is an AI-powered home design platform that specializes in fast, easy virtual property staging
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 24
'Ralph Lauren Christmas' is going viral. Here's how real estate agents can nail it
Ralph Lauren Christmas has taken over TikTok, with the brand's former designers explaining how to recreate the magic of its retail decor. Here's how you can use it in your next listing
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
7 interior design hacks every agent should know
Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs
by Annette DeCicco Jul 11
Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first
After owning a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists 7 categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings
by Carl Medford Jun 19
These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing
If you're in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 17
An image of the same house twice; one is black and white and the other in color to represent how to revive a listing without dropping the price.
A price drop is not your only option when the market's slow or the listing's stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
Why staging your listing matters more than you think
Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing, engaging the perfect buyer and selling for more
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 16
Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid
In this market, many buyers are moving on to the next one when they see flaws, agent Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done
by Jonathan Pressman Jan 14
6-year Restb.ai study: white kitchens, islands dominate
Such reports allow listing agents and their sellers to apply actual data to the resell value of a renovation, an often challenging issue to tackle because of the time and money they require
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends
Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia highlight top design trends for 2025 that shape luxury homes, including sustainable reclaimed wood tables and bold statement lounge chairs
by Chris Pollinger Nov 21