Looking for a property that is in less than pristine condition but has a lot of potential is a successful strategy for many first-home buyers who are working with a limited budget. It’s a great approach so long as you don’t take any shortcuts in assessing the structural quality of the property before making an…
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When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be overwhelming. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile and then filter it out. The task of selling your home is pretty simple. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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It’s the oldest cliché in real estate – “location, location, location”. But what does it mean? A city apartment may be perfect for one person but someone else’s idea of hell. Equally, a modern home in an estate makes others rush for the exit. As an experienced real estate agent, my view is that the…
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The challenge of financial sacrifice to save for a home is not daunting to the current generation of first-time buyers. Spurred on by record-low interest rates, first home buyers represent a third of the buyers in the market, according to figures from the National Association of Realtors. Some 60% of first-time buyers who answered the…
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If you’re looking for quick and easy DIY projects over the next few weekends, I’ve got a few ideas that will make a difference to your home. There’s never any shortage of work around the house, but my suggestions are designed to lift your spirits. And if you are considering undertaking any major projects, let…
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Media reports have revealed hardware shops across America are enjoying a do it yourself (DIY) spending boom. So what have homeowners been buying to improve their properties during this pandemic? New research commissioned by lighting company Leviton suggests 80% of homeowners have lifted a screwdriver, hammer or paintbrush in anger or boredom. And they’ve no…
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You can’t beat the confidence of our country – even with a pandemic and the associated economic and social challenges, we continue to demonstrate our optimism about the future by investing in real estate. Home values are increasing across America, and that means prospective buyers need to be more diligent than ever in assessing the…
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Every buyer goes through a series of emotions from the moment that they begin their search for a new home to the euphoric time when they take possession of the front door key. Let’s not sugar-coat this: buying property can be stressful for a time. And first-time buyers must deal with the anxiety of dealing…
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Some buyers regard them as diamonds in the rough – homes that are rundown or neglected. These buyers can see through the grime and the dilapidation and can’t wait to start renovating. If you’re one of those folks, then you’re a breed apart. The archetypal fixer-upper is only right for a buyer who has sufficient…
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Buying a new home often means confronting the challenge of refinancing and choosing the best package from a wide choice of products with varying interest rates and eligibility rules. Many of us select a 30-year loan with a fixed interest rate, while others choose a 15-year option, which has a lower interest rate but higher…
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