As a homeowner, there may come a time when you find yourself at a crossroads– when your current home no longer meets your needs. When this happens, it leaves you with three options: renovate your existing home, find a new home, or build the home of your dreams from scratch. When faced with this choice there is a lot to consider, including your budget, the emotional attachment tied to your current home, and future plans. In this article, we focus on two of the options: whether or not it’s cheaper to renovate your current home or build a new house from the ground up – and the answer isn’t as black and white as you may think.

Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects, and for good reason! Not only do they enhance the overall aesthetics of your home, but they also have the potential to significantly increase your property's value.

Today, in the process of getting a house ready to sell, presale renovation services like Revive's complete turnkey solution are a game-changer for real estate agents and their homeowner clients. Revive offers home renovations — from minor prep work to full remodels that cost up to $300,000 or more — with $0 due from the homeowner until closing. Why is it vital that sellers avoid an "as-is" listing and bring their home to market move-in ready? Here are the top five reasons sellers will want their agents to list a move-in ready home:

Whether you’re a veteran real estate agent or new to the business, you know that commission-based income fluctuates. To gain the highest commission and generate a steady stream of income, you’ll need to multitask. One focus should always be to provide the best possible positioning and marketing for your clients who are selling their home, and the due diligence and honest advice your buyers need. At the same time, you need to be marketing your services to your next group of clients. Thankfully, providing excellent service to your current clients can create a pipeline of referrals and a great reputation.

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 With the right planning and smart cost-saving strategies, transforming your outdated kitchen into the heart of your home again may be more financially achievable than you imagined.

Viewing your home as a business can help you maximize its value. These tips from the mind of a home flipper will help you reach your homeowner goals.

The spike in home sales during the middle of the pandemic took nearly everyone by surprise. Previous housing predictions had been dire. The March 19, 2020, headline from CNBC recapped the initial universal sentiment among industry experts: "Home sales could fall 35%, as coronavirus stalls spring housing market, new analysis says."