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.

When it comes to kitchen flooring, it's no secret that choosing the right material is kind of a big deal. Think about it - your kitchen is arguably one of the most important rooms in your home and where you spend the majority of your time. It's where you cook up delicious meals, entertain guests, and spend quality time with your loved ones. So, naturally, you want a flooring option that not only looks great but can also stand up to the daily wear and tear of kitchen life.

Property sales and home staging, two things that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Not only does staging help highlight a property's strengths and downplay its weaknesses, but it also establishes an inviting ambiance that can captivate a potential buyer's interest.

Homeowners preparing to sell often grapple with the dilemma of whether or not to renovate their kitchen before listing. On one hand, an updated, modern kitchen can make your home significantly more appealing to buyers and potentially justify a higher asking price. On the other hand, a full kitchen overhaul requires considerable time, money, and effort and does not guarantee an ideal return on investment.

Buyers and sellers may feel a bit confused by how fast the housing market changes. First, there was a pause at the beginning of the pandemic, then a buying frenzy that gave sellers additional power, followed by a slower pace as mortgage rates quickly rose throughout 2022.

Putting a home up for sale is a major decision, whether you're ready to transition to a smaller space or growing the family and looking for something bigger. While the idea of a new beginning can be exciting, the effort required to prepare a house for the market is frequently underestimated.‍ It's not just about understanding the current housing market and deciding on a price. Various factors influence both the home's market value and how it should be prepared for its sale. Presenting and marketing your home effectively takes real work.‍

One of the most important decisions a homeowner can make before undergoing renovations is hiring the right builder or contractor for the job. Asking the right questions upfront can save you time, money, and headaches later down the road. We spoke with Revive founder and CEO, Michael Alladawi, who brings years of experience as a former builder to the table. With his insight, we've compiled a list of 20 questions to ask before hiring a renovation builder or contractor.

In real estate, creative solutions abound. An emerging trend is home concierge, where homeowners work with companies to help them flip their own homes and share in the profit.