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.

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.

When it comes to renovating your home before selling, it’s both an art and a science. Certain designs will serve as a blank canvas for potential buyers, while others will scare them away.

When it comes to home remodeling, one of the most common questions homeowners face is whether their bathroom and kitchen cabinets should match. Cabinetry is an eye-catcher and plays a big role in the overall aesthetics of a home. Think about it, statement cabinets painted in an earthy green or dark navy are certainly bolder than traditional natural wood or white cabinets. While both hold their own appeal and can be the ‘right’ fit for different homes and style preferences, this article explores the benefits and drawbacks of having matching cabinets versus mixing them up. Let’s start with the pros–

When it comes to renovating or designing a bathroom, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right flooring material. After all, you have to make sure the floor is not only visually appealing but also durable, water-resistant, and easy to clean. This is why tiles are often the best option for bathroom floors due to their affordability, protective qualities, and versatility in design.

Being a first-time home seller can feel a bit like navigating the high seas in a manmade canoe. There's a lot to learn and discover throughout the process. And though it may seem like there are a lot of moving parts, it really all comes down to understanding how the home selling process works (it’s simple really) and ways to maximize your sales value. This article was designed to help you understand each step of the process so you breathe a bit easier when the journey begins.

Modern house flipping can be traced back to the autumn of 1960, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) into law. Believe it or not, the legislation creating REITs was tucked into the Cigar Excise Tax Extension Act. For the first time ever, a broad base of investors could now pool resources for real estate projects, specifically commercial real estate development. In effect, REITS gave birth to the democratization of real estate investment.

Whether you plan on selling in the near future or not, certain renovations can increase your home’s value. Learn more about where to invest your money within your house.