Marina del Rey, Manhattan, Austin

We go behind closed doors, as three homeowners in three different parts of the country work with local market experts to strategize on maximizing their homes' value. First, Tim loves his beachfront home in Marina del Rey, Calif., but he wants to get a second, smaller place closer to his work. He worries that some of his upgrades he's made might be too personal. Then, Manhattan condo owner Michel Allen wants to know whether she should put money into renovating her studio apartment or put it on the market as is. Finally, Talina and Brett rushed into buying their Austin home in one day. They now need a larger home to accommodate their growing family and are hoping to sell and get enough equity to do just that.

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