Modern-day lounge rooms have so many conflicting priorities that organising your home’s main living area can feel like one of life’s trickier problems. You want a lounge where conversation with family and friends can flourish, the kids can play quietly, and you can binge on TV streaming services or play computer games to your heart’s…
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Buying an investment property is always an exciting experience, regardless of whether it’s your first or twentieth deal. Unless you’ve purchased a brand new home or apartment, you’ll likely need to spend some money on renovations to maximise the rent you can charge. High-value tenants seek a property that’s clean and bright with great amenities,…
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Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as real estate agents we find home improvements compelling, and they often inform our views of how clients can upgrade their home to maximise its value before…
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National economic confidence is a factor many home buyers take into account when considering refinancing, purchasing a larger home or diving into the property market for the first time. Nobody wants to make a substantial financial commitment if there is a risk of bad economic news that affects consumer confidence making prices head south. Right…
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As a real estate agent, I’m often asked by landlords and potential rental investors about the purpose and benefit of a cost segregation study. My response is always that you should obtain professional financial advice before making any decisions as a property investor. This includes every time you decide to expand your portfolio. Cost segregation…
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Your first rung on the property ladder is often a small apartment or house simply because of the limited budgets that define our early adulthood. And while it would be lovely to snap up a five-bedroom mansion in a prestigious neighborhood, the reality isn’t like that for most of us. Instead, we do our best…
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Investing in your own home has never been more rewarding as the property market continues to enjoy one of its most significant boom periods. Countless ways to maximize the value of your home exist, but there are few better than installing a modern kitchen. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a great strategy to…
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With more than 20% of America’s mortgage market serviced by brokers, home buyers and investors have two primary paths to choose when seeking a loan. Firstly, you can go straight to a lender, such as your bank, or newer loan companies like Quicken and Loan Deposit. Each one has its own set of products that…
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Every successful remodeling project has one thing in common – a great relationship between the client and the contractor. Taking your time to forge a professional and open partnership will pay pack dividends in the way the project is delivered and the toll it takes in terms of your own stress and anxiety. As your…
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Being cool and creepy at Halloween takes effort. So if you’re about to swing your attention to Halloween, here’s some super-scary tips to turn your dream home into a nightmare! Make a plan: Don’t arrive at the decorations store or Walmart and go mad with the credit card, buying everything that looks dark and evil.…
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