Home-Flipping Activity Increasing in New England
In Massachusetts, there was a 30 percent quarterly increase in flips, even as flipping activity has taken a downturn nationwide. It shows how unsettled real estate markets are.
The Great Renovation: Breathing New Life into America’s Aging Homes
America is facing a significant housing shortage, especially at entry-home level. And unnoticed by most, America’s mom-and-pop investors are quietly leading the charge in fixing this.
Door Opens to Flip a House for Yourself, Not Profit
High mortgage rates, soaring house prices and rising construction costs have driven many flippers out of the market. And with their exit comes a great opportunity for people eager to buy a fixer-upper of their own.
Could the ‘Great Renovation’ Be Around the Corner?
Institutional buyers and iBuyers are vanishing. More and more listings are going to need major work done. And both Gen Z and Gen X investors are looking to real estate for passion projects. Could we be on the brink of major change?
Flips Up, Flippers’ ROI Down in Boston Area
The share of flips among second-quarter home sales was up in Greater Boston, according to a new report, but flippers’ return on investment was down significantly over 2021.
When Is a Fixer-Upper Worth the Pain?
People buy fixers for all sorts of reasons. Money, of course, is the main factor. But many simply like the house or the neighborhood, and a healthy minority figured they’d enjoy working on the place.
