Modern-day living rooms have so many conflicting priorities that organizing your home’s main family areas can feel like one of life’s trickier problems. You want a space where conversation with family and friends flourish, the kids can play quietly, and you can binge on TV streaming services or play computer games to your heart’s content.…
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There are a thousand theories in real estate on the best time of year to sell. Some agents will rave about spring while others love the fall. The answer, however, is when you’re ready to move to a new and exciting chapter in your life. There’s no need to time life to one of the…
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Cold weather makes it a lovely idea to change up some of your furnishings to cozy up your home and create a haven rather than pretend winter doesn’t exist. Making your home feel warm can be an art form. The Danish even have a particular word for it: hygge. And they know a thing or…
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A borrowing strategy is an intelligent approach to finding your first mortgage or refinancing to purchase a new home. The best loan consists of far more than the cheapest interest rate. A better approach is to track down the most suitable deal for your circumstances. America has an incredibly well-serviced market for home loans. And…
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Buying an investment property is always exciting, regardless of whether it’s your first or 20th deal. You’ll likely need to spend some upgrade cash to maximize your income unless you’ve purchased a brand new home or apartment. As an experienced agent, I’ve helped many investors purchase great properties that have been highly profitable. High-value tenants…
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We all love to make New Year’s resolutions, often knowing in our hearts that we’re unlikely to change our ways despite the best intentions. The key to forming new habits is motivation. If you’ve decided the year you’re going to complete all those little jobs around the house or apartment, then you’ll reap the rewards…
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If the idea of selling your home and moving to a bigger property won’t go away, why not make it a New Year’s resolution and promise yourself you’re going to make it happen? As the holiday season and New Year approaches, this can be an excellent time to start planning your future. By putting your…
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Just when you stop worrying about the size of your winter heating bill, it’s time to crank up the aircon! Such is life in Australia, but it doesn’t have to be all bad news. New technologies and designs are making it much cheaper and easier to cool an Aussie home in summer. Prospective buyers are…
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With pandemic-induced uncertainty over the past 18 months, it’s been wonderful to see the property sector return to some form of normality with a lockdown-free spring selling season. According to market researcher Proptrack (which is part of Realestate.com.au), new listings in November reached their highest level in a decade and grew 12.1% compared to October…
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Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members – especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop and never emptying the bin in their bedroom. You don’t have to be house-proud to understand that a home quickly gets…
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