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10 Top Ideas For Staging A Bathroom To Impress Buyers
When selling your home, staging each room is crucial, but the bathroom often gets overlooked. A well-staged bathroom can play a huge role in a buyer's outlook, offering a spa-like oasis that impresses buyers. Let's explore the top 10 ideas for staging a bathroom effectively.

Danielle Recine
Sr. Interior Designer
November 22, 2023
Staging and Selling
10 Top Ideas For Staging A Bathroom To Impress Buyers


Homeowners Biggest Weakness: Confidence
You don’t know what you don’t know. In the world of renovations, this makes homeowners hesitant. Not all homeowners have the confidence to make financial decisions about their property, luckily we streamline the renovation process to increase homeowner confidence.

Jon Salas
Sales Manager
June 8, 2021
Revive Services
Homeowners Biggest Weakness: Confidence


Does Adding A Garage Increase Home Value?
When it comes to home improvement, homeowners are constantly seeking projects that not only enhance their living space but also add significant value to their property. One such project that often comes under consideration is adding a garage to a house. This addition isn’t just about providing a safe space for vehicles; it's about enhancing functionality, improving aesthetics, and, most importantly, increasing the property's market value.

Jeremy Henderson
Owner's Rep
December 11, 2023
Home Remodeling
Does Adding A Garage Increase Home Value?


What Is Home Staging and What Does It Cost?
Whether you’re a homeowner or real estate agent, one thing is certain, before selling a home sellers and their agents are always looking for ways to make the home stand out to attract more buyers and sell for the most amount possible. One increasingly popular strategy is home staging, a process that involves preparing a property for sale by making it look its best. But what exactly is home staging, and why does it matter? Let’s dive into it.

Claudia Soto
Owner's Rep
June 17, 2024
Staging and Selling
What Is Home Staging and What Does It Cost?


6 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Home’s Value
There are big and small projects alike that have the potential to increase your home’s value. Here are 6 tried and true improvements to put on your list.

Zac Liquori
Owner's Rep
May 19, 2022
Home Remodeling
6 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Home’s Value


How Much Does a Bathroom Remodeling Costs in San Jose, CA

Kristin Calvert
Property Engineer
October 9, 2024
Home Remodeling
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodeling Costs in San Jose, CA


2022 Real Estate Trends To Keep An Eye On
If you feel a bit of whiplash trying to keep up with housing market shifts over the past few years, you’re not alone. Real estate agents, buyers and sellers have been buffeted by rising home prices, low inventory, heated competition, new migration trends and, more recently, a quick increase in mortgage rates. As an agent, you can put national housing market trends into context for your local market and provide individualized insight and advice for your clients.

Jessica Morrow
Chief of Staff
June 20, 2022
Real Estate
2022 Real Estate Trends To Keep An Eye On


17 Tips on How to Hire a Contractor for a Bathroom Remodel
No one likes going in on something blind, especially when it comes to something as important as decisions affecting your home and finances. If you’ve been considering updating an area of your home, like a bathroom stuck in the past, choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you can make. To help you navigate the hiring process, we've compiled a list of 17 tips to ensure you find a qualified, reliable contractor who will bring your bathroom vision to life.

Jacob Quammen
Owner's Rep
April 16, 2024
Home Remodeling
17 Tips on How to Hire a Contractor for a Bathroom Remodel


Pros and Cons of Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
Dreaming of a kitchen facelift but cringing at the thought of a full cabinet replacement? It’s understandable. Kitchen renovations are a big deal—both for your wallet and your daily life. Although the idea of replacing your kitchen cabinets can seem overwhelming, there is a cheaper and often easier solution: cabinet refacing. But before you dive in, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of refacing kitchen cabinets so you can make the right decision for your kitchen and your wallet.

Danielle Recine
Sr. Interior Designer
August 23, 2024
Home Remodeling
Pros and Cons of Refacing Kitchen Cabinets


Top 10 Kitchen Staging Ideas to Impress Home Buyers

Tiffany Monreal
Jr Interior Designer
December 13, 2023
Staging and Selling
Top 10 Kitchen Staging Ideas to Impress Home Buyers


The Best Countertops for Orange County, CA Homes

Nicole Kasperbauer
Marketing Manager, Partnerships and Events
October 27, 2025
Home Remodeling
The Best Countertops for Orange County, CA Homes


How to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel
Dreaming of a beautiful new kitchen but terrified of the potential costs? While full kitchen renovations are among the most expensive home projects, carefully planned updates can deliver dramatic results without destroying your budget. With the right planning and smart cost-saving strategies, transforming your outdated kitchen into the heart of your home again may be more financially achievable than you imagined.

Kristin Calvert
Property Engineer
May 10, 2024
Home Remodeling
How to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

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Visit our Help CenterWhile there is an abundance of evidence that supports that renovated turnkey homes sell faster and for more, Revive, nor the Contractor, can guarantee a specific as-is or after renovation value or the exact time that it would take to get a renovated home sold. Further, Revive cannot provide a guarantee that the real estate market will not experience fluctuations or a decrease during the renovation or sales period.
