Author: Kylie Davis

Duplex can be the real deal for downsizers

Downsizing is one of those decisions that nature can take out of your hands. As you enter your more senior years, the ability, energy and enthusiasm to maintain a family home are no longer within you: and it doesn’t matter what the real estate market is doing. Your approach to the challenge of downsizing can…
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Market trends give investors plenty to think about

It’s a fascinating time if you’re a property investor: prices are off the boil, rents are rising quickly, and the real challenge is how you make the numbers work after the Federal Reserve has done with raising interest rates to beat down inflation. National data shows many owners are reverting to their pandemic behavior, putting…
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Top 2023 housing market predictions

What does 2023 promise for real estate across America? It’s probably the biggest question for buyers and sellers alike. Gazing into the property crystal ball is a notoriously risky business: no one predicted the two-year double-digit growth in property prices that began at the start of the pandemic. Many pundits and agents thought prices would…
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Painting pointers to help you brush up

With the global brand Pantone announcing Viva Magenta as its 2023 Color of the Year, it seems like an appropriate moment to brush up on techniques to paint your home before sale. Paint is one of the fastest and most effective ways to give your home a facelift before it goes on the market.  It’s…
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Winter plants to give your garden a splash of summer

With winter still upon us, yearning for spring and a splash of color in the garden is understandable. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait that long. Several winter plants offer colorful blooms, especially as colder temperatures dissipate. These plants will liven up your garden if you’re about to sell and want some color to make…
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Quick upgrades before going on the market

Planning to sell your home this spring or summer? Are you wondering what you can do quickly to maximize your property’s value and make a quick sale? If you’re thinking like this, that’s a great approach.  You’ll likely capitalize on the strong demand for great quality properties, including apartments, condos and houses, that I’m seeing…
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Red-hot ideas to reduce your heating bills

If utility bills have been hitting hard lately, you’re probably asking what else you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home. The US Energy Information Administration estimates the average natural gas heating bill will go up 28% this winter compared with last year.  It also predicts a 45% increase in heating oil…
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Record property wealth could signal time to downsize

Older Americans have a record-high level of property wealth, according to a new study for the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). Housing wealth increased 1.95% ($11.81 billion) to $226 billion in the 12 weeks to December 31 compared with the previous quarter. It’s the highest level recorded since the study began more than 20…
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Prioritize these six jobs in your new home

Moving into your first home is incredibly exciting and marks the beginning of an important chapter in your life. If you are thinking of embarking on some major upgrades, it may pay to get to know your new home well first. It’s worth keeping a journal of your general first impressions of living in the…
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Luxury ideas for when buyers come knocking

We all love a great TV show, and it might not surprise you that one of my favorites is “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”. I can get hooked by a good dose of TV reality. Additionally, LA is a great city, and I love real estate, so this show ticks all my boxes. There’s a…
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