The 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash
Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
RenoFi lands $14M Series A to connect home renovators to lenders
The origination and underwriting platform allows homeowners to borrow up to 90% of their home’s 'future value' — after remodeling is complete
by Matt Carter Apr 5
Eano makes home remodel management smart: Tech Review
The software was inspired by its founder's own struggle to oversee the building of an accessory dwelling unit. It secured $6M in seed funding in early 2021
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
Why now is the time to hold a seller seminar — and how to do it
Buyer seminars have worked for years. But what about seller seminars? Zoom provides a great way to do seller seminars today, especially in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Here's how to get started
by Bernice Ross Aug 5
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
76% of homeowners spruced up their homes during lockdown
According to home improvement site Porch.com, homeowners focused their efforts on the outdoors, with new gardens and lawns being the most popular projects
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Zillow's 6 predictions for the 2018 housing market
Slower home price growth, continued inventory issues and evolving design trends are ahead
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Strong home improvement market is expected to continue for years to come
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies issued a new report on remodeling
by Deidre Woollard Feb 28
How sellers can catch the first-time buyer wave this summer
4 home improvements sure to attract millennials
by Than Merrill Jun 28
4 landscaping tips to make your sellers' wallets fatter
The yard should be inviting to potential buyers
by Scott Robinson Jun 7
Housing bust muddles modern homeowner equity perceptions
Two reports suggest that how homeowners feel about tapping into their equity may depend on how the financial crisis affected them
by Amy Tankersley Feb 23
Harvard JCHS report predicts uptick in home improvements this year
Home renovations are expected to hit 10-year high but may be hindered by labor shortages and financing concerns
by Amy Tankersley Jan 22
BuildFax: New residential permit activity up, remodeling down
Home construction hits seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.2 million permits in July
by Erik Pisor Aug 17
American Institute of Architects drafts 'strategic partnership' with Houzz
Remodeling site will feature tools to help homeowners hire, work with architects
by Inman Jun 26