It's one of the most popular questions you'll hear, especially from first-time homebuyers. Find out how to answer it expertly.

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HGTV’s hit home renovation competition “Rock the Block” is back for Season 4, with four new groups of all-star designers going head to head remodeling homes in Berthoud, CO. This time, no expense will be spared, as they’re using the biggest budgets on the biggest houses in the show’s history!

Each team gets $250,000 and six weeks to renovate one of four identical 5,000-square-foot homes; the property that fetches the highest appraised value at the end wins.

No doubt, it will be a tight race between Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from “Renovation Island,” Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle from “Luxe for Less,” Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin from “Farmhouse Fixer,” and Page Turner and Mitch Glew from “Fix My Flip.” Meanwhile, Ty Pennington has returned as emcee/referee.

We had a chat with the “Rock the Block” host and competitors to hear what the competition was like behind the scenes. Here’s what they had to say about their experiences, as well as which design trends are all the rage today (and a few that are on the chopping block). Bonus: Pennington introduces a new type of room he thinks every house should have, particularly when you’re renovating.

EXp World Holdings has tapped veteran professional development leader and strategist Amy Somerville to lead SUCCESS Enterprises, according to an announcement on Monday. As CEO, Somerville will oversee SUCCESS Enterprises' flagship print magazine SUCCESS and companion digital media properties.

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What do you get when a historic house becomes the residence of a renowned journalist for 23 years? A good story, of course—which is exactly what the next owners of The Echo House will be getting. The price of the eye-catching property is $849,000.

The three-bedroom home in Madison, GA,  was built in 1915 and designed by Leila Ross Wilburn, one of the state’s earliest female architects.

The first owner of the home was Dan Carter, who was reportedly one of the last horse-and-buggy doctors in the county.

The detached garage, where Carter’s buggy was stored, was renovated by a previous owner, the late James McManus, a former CBS news correspondent and chief of press advance for Robert F. Kennedy. McManus died in 2022 at the age of 90.

Landscaping a front yard can enhance the curb appeal of a property and make it more inviting. Here are some general steps to consider when landscaping a front yard: Evaluate the existing landscape: Take a look at the current state of the front yard and determine what needs to be improved, added, or removed. Make a list of what needs to be done.Dete...

Black Knight data shows new listing volume is down 25 percent in January compared to pre-pandemic levels, the biggest drop since most of the country was in lockdown.

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No room in the house works harder than the bathroom. And while these spaces exist to keep you clean, they can easily harbor odors, toothpaste smears, stray hairs, and other funky grime.

Of course, you neaten up and scrub these spaces regularly. But along the way, inevitable missteps can undermine even the best cleaning efforts.

“More than any other room, the bathroom should look and smell clean [and] feel spacious and organized,” notes Pamela O’Brien, an interior decorator with Pamela Hope Designs.

Read on for ways to reverse common mistakes and ensure your bath looks (and smells) its very best.

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Contrary to what you might have heard, a buyer’s first impression is no longer that special moment when they first pull up to check out your home’s curb appeal. In nearly all cases, they’ve already checked out your place from front to back online—and for all you know, they may have decided to cruise right by.

Most buyers spend weeks perusing online listings, making Pinterest dream boards, texting must-see homes to their agent, and, well, judging.

And what is the key difference between a home designed to make buyers swoon and one doomed to be mocked on social media? Photos.

Photos are the curb appeal of the digital age, and those shots of your beloved residence must be great to earn a buyer’s interest. Freaking out? Don’t. Check out these pro secrets instead.

Presale renovation company Revive and real estate company NextHome have fastened together a partnership to provide homesellers access to a solution for facilitating efficient, technology-supported interior updates.

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A quaint cottage, it is not. But this midcentury modern standout is renowned.

“The traditional home on Shelter Island is a shingled, 19th-century, Maine-style home,” says Nick Brown of Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage, the listing agent for the island’s second-most expensive property.

Priced at $13.95 million, this 6,006-square-foot behemoth is 100 miles east of Manhattan, just off Long Island, and accessible by seaplane, helicopter, or ferry.

The home known as the Snyder House was designed by Bauhaus-trained architect Bertrand Goldberg in 1952 for steel magnate John Snyder.

According to a new report, renters are searching for pet-friendly homes and Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, are the pet-friendliest cities in the U.S.

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On “Home Town,” Erin and Ben Napier don’t simply make houses look beautiful—they also focus on function, creating custom features that make sense for a client’s passions and personality.

In the Season 7 episode “What’s Good for the Goose,” Erin and Ben meet Marissa, who’s just moved to Laurel, MS. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house she purchases is small but charming, with a big backyard that’s perfect for Marissa’s beloved dog.

However, there’s a lot that needs to change in order to make this 1958 home the entertaining space that social butterfly Marissa needs. To add to the challenge, she can’t spend more than $195,000 total, so after buying the house for $115,000, Ben and Erin have only $80,000 to completely renovate the house.

The Napiers end up adding lots of custom features to make this old house feel like it was made especially for their client—from a special bar area to a dog-friendly mudroom.

Real estate agents, like any other professionals, can make mistakes. Here are some common realtor mistakes: Overpricing a property: One of the most common mistakes that realtors make is overpricing a property. Overpricing can lead to a property sitting on the market for a long time, which can turn off potential buyers.Not communicating effectively:...

Amazon is expected to complete the first phase of its Virginia headquarters in June, but it's pausing construction on the larger phase of the project across the street.

There’s never been a better time to switch up your marketing and branding. Take this seven-day challenge to put your best face (and bio) forward.

The share of $1 million homes in the U.S. dropped from a high of 8.6 percent in June 2022 to approximately 7 percent in January, due in part to higher mortgage rates that have cut into homebuyer purchasing power.

This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the rise of lawsuits, how great agents build relationships and the rollout of NAR’s new ad campaign.

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Legendary Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green is making a change in the Badger State.

Green, who played 12 seasons in the NFL—much of it with the Packers—is selling his huge five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home in De Pere, WI.

Just 10 minutes from legendary Lambeau Field, the house is on the market for $2.2 million.

Yup, you can literally see Lambeau’s late-evening lights from Green’s abode. The 7,000-square-foot mansion comes with a seven-car garage and a full lineup of oversized amenities.

The firm, previously known as Immobiliare Magri, will officially launch as Corcoran Magri Properties sometime in the next several weeks led by Maddalena Magri, the brokerage exclusively told Inman.