Have you ever considered turning your home into a haunted house to maximize its value and give you a capital gain beyond your wildest dreams (or nightmares!). No? Good. Haunted houses don’t usually sell well. But maybe there is one day when you can enjoy the fantasy – Halloween. And it’s coming on October 30th. …
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Are you ready to turn your dream home into a Halloween nightmare! On the evening of October 30th, you can trade in your pristine curb appeal for something spooky. That’s right, Halloween is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to turn your beautiful home into the spookiest stop on the block. I’ve got…
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For most Americans, daylight savings has ended to signal the impending onset of winter. For gardeners, this is a good time to consider how you’re going to protect the plants you lovingly planted during summer from the biting frosts of winter. In North America, the first frosts can arrive as early as late August, while…
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Disinfectant wipes have become one of the most popular cleaning products for the home in the last decade because they’re designed to kill bacteria and viruses on hard, non-porous surfaces. Their true effectiveness depends on their correct usage and recognition they are not the solution to every cleaning task. The most important factor is known…
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Latest data on prices and mortgage costs suggests buyers need to move quickly before the Holidays if they want to find a great deal. Values look set to rebound as the Federal Reserve moves toward a lower interest rate environment. The US is on track to sell 4 million properties this year with the sale…
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After the long-awaited and highly anticipated 0.25% reduction in the federal funds rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, many realtors are being asked if now is a good time to enter the market. Optimism is beginning to gain momentum because mortgage lending rates have been tapering down ever so slightly for the last few months.…
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Constant discussion about how property has become unaffordable for Millennials and Gen Z has prompted regular market research to uncover the attitudes and aspirations of younger buyers. These reports offer fascinating insights, especially if you’re about to downsize and sell your family home because these two generations are your most likely buyers. First-time buyers currently…
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Leading real estate marketplace Zillow has reported a 7.3% fall in the number of its listings for August as sellers take stock in the aftermath of the summer selling season. Inventory remains 15% above its level 12 months ago, providing buyers with plenty of choice and a healthy negotiating position. Currently, 20% of all sales…
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If you want to sell your home quickly and efficiently, there’s no better time than winter. Even though days are starting to turn chilly, there are a number of factors in your favor. There will be fewer new properties coming onto the market to compete with you. Indeed, Zillow has just released data saying month-over-month…
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Housing prices are predicted to rise by more than 5% next year in a landmark real estate report issued by Westpac NZ. Its chief economist Kelly Eckhold says in his latest report that prices should remain stable for the rest of this year and are unlikely to rise sharply in the spring selling season. “Investor…
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