If there are two rooms that you want to get right when preparing your home for sale, it’s the bathroom and kitchen. That’s because today’s buyers focus on these areas of the home. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, they’re the most expensive areas to remodel. The complexity of the design together with a…
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If you’re looking to give your property a facelift before selling, or you’re keen to put your stamp on your new home, one solution might be to embrace a style of interior design. Specific interior design styles are becoming more popular in preference to furnishing a home without any specific fashion direction. Owners who have…
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A political spotlight continues to shine on housing, with both presidential candidates outlining their plans to increase construction to ease a historic shortfall of homes and to make ownership more affordable. The importance of housing should not be underestimated in this election, even though it receives little media attention. Some 40% of renters believe they’ll…
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With a new round of property marketing forecasts released recently, buyers and sellers of property are trying to figure out what’s around the corner for American real estate. For many, this year has been characterized by high mortgage rates, stable prices, and slow sales as buyers sit on the sidelines, fearing they might pay more…
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As our vibrant summer fades to a cooler and cozier fall, you’ll probably notice how America’s real estate market changes, too. Spring and summer are popular for selling seasons, but if you’re looking to secure a quick deal, fall is the season for you. It’s when serious and motivated buyers emerge, determined to settle before…
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If you enjoy the occasional bizarre language and statements in the current presidential campaign, try this one – “the most neglected part of homeownership is the gutters. It’s personal for me”. The “me” is Democratic vice-presidential pick Tim Walz, who reckons he has had some bad gutter experiences. “You get your basement wet. You get…
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With a shortage of housing for sale across America right now, buyers are often tempted to ignore the occasional problem in the hope they can win the property to begin the next chapter of their lives. Their hopes often rise when their agent tells them they’ve found a home that meets their criteria – and…
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It’s always fun to change up the decor of your home, especially if you can time it with the seasons. For many homeowners, it’s all too easy to become a little bored or even blasé about your surroundings until one day you decide to do something drastic. So many of us love to garden at…
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It’s not uncommon for investors to focus on desirable rental areas and then scour the market for high-value, low-priced properties. When they find their target, it often needs substantial work to bring it up to a standard that’s suitable for the rental market. Remodeling is often necessary for bathrooms and kitchens, which are the most…
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Mortgage rates are dropping against a background of a weak economy, and many pundits are trying to work out whether the current scenario will send property prices north or fail to ignite the market. Many believe that the current Official Cash Rate (OCR) of 4.5% will drop a further 1% to help revitalise the economy. …
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