American property prices continue to defy the gravity of higher mortgage costs with values rising for a fifth consecutive month. While sellers are staying away in historic numbers, the average price of property has increased 1.9% in the past 12 months, according to the Case-Schiller index. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has added further…
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As a responsible homeowner, making your property safe for young trick-or-treaters is essential. Everyone wants an accident-free Halloween in the neighborhood, so these few tips will ensure the local kids have a scary and super-fun night. Clear paths Tidy up the front yard, removing any garden tools or toys that might be left out. Light…
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Color is probably the most underestimated element of a comfortable home as it can significantly impact what you think of the space. This is especially relevant for buyers, who sometimes need to use their imagination to see the possibilities of a home that has not been properly prepared for sale. Of course, there are times…
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Lighting plays a crucial role in shaping the ambiance and aesthetics of your home. Thoughtful lighting design can transform a space, enhancing its beauty, functionality and overall atmosphere. But selecting the right lights is so much more than choosing your favorite style at the local retail store. This quick guide will help you use lighting…
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If you’re a first-time buyer, you’d be excused for looking for any market statistic that will offer a positive outlook. Buying your first property is a wonderful time in your life, but it can come with the challenges of finding the right property and making sure you beat other buyers to the prize. As we’ve…
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The scariest night of the year is upon us so here’s a look at the most terrifying renovations to add value to your home this Halloween. A resident ghost A spirit feature can add 20% or more to the value of a haunted house. The final figure is determined by the era of the ghost…
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Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s a wonderful time to dress your home and celebrate an ancient pagan and Celtic tradition that dates back more than 2,000 years. When you think of Halloween, you may envision super-scary decorations evoking ghosts and ghouls or kids walking from house to house, trick-or-treating. For me, it’s…
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One of the domestic tasks many of us forget when we say goodbye to summer and welcome in winter is to switch the operating mode on our ceiling fans. Did you know that your fan rotates clockwise and counter-clockwise? The counterclockwise direction is for summer, as it circulates cool air and pushes warm air to…
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Investors across America are still enjoying a boom in rental earnings according to the latest report from the real estate brokerage, Redfin. Average rents are just $2 a month down on the record prices that were set last year at the height of the post-Covid inflation spike when rents were rising by more than 12%.…
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It only seemed a few weeks ago that we were enjoying the warm days of summer. But with winter on the way, it’s time to double down at home and prepare for colder days. Now is a perfect time of year to give your home a spruce up and deep clean, so these recommendations will…
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