There’s still time to catch the property market’s summer vibes if you’re ready to put in a little extra effort to quickly prepare your home for sale. It’s a myth that there are better seasons than others to sell your home. Each has advantages, but that doesn’t stop many folks thinking they’ll find more buyers…
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Are the bare walls of your home starting to feel blah? Have you been reading some of the popular home interior magazines and discovered the new super-cool wallpapers that are all the rage? And are you just itching to start hanging wallpaper? If you are, I can’t blame you! Wallpaper selection and quality have improved…
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Our pets are cherished members of the family and when you’re looking to buy your next home it’s natural to consider their needs, too. A recent survey by the aggregator website Zillow found that 61% of dog owners would only choose a new home if it were suitable for their pets. Many of my clients…
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As a real estate agent, I often encounter clients unfamiliar with the acronym MLS, and even those who’ve heard of a Multiple Listing Service are not always certain what it does. Put simply, an MLS is the backbone of the real estate industry in North America – a powerful database of properties for sale. When…
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One of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home before putting it on the market is to give it a facelift with a splash of paint. Whether you wish to improve the interior or exterior, a fresh lick of paint will work wonders. You’ll increase your curb appeal from the outside, while indoors you’ll…
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A beautiful garden can boost your home’s value when the time comes to sell. And at this time of year, a flourishing vegetable garden will hit all the right notes with buyers. A well-designed vegetable garden can add a unique touch to make your home unforgettable. Buyers will be able to see themselves relaxing in…
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One of the critical aspects when buying a home is your ability to stay focused during a walk-through. It’s super-easy for your attention to stray when you fall in love with the chef’s kitchen or the view across the valley or bay. However, it’s vital to pay close attention to some of the fundamental aspects…
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With the Federal Reserve taking longer to reduce our mortgage costs than we had all anticipated, many smart homeowners are casting their net to find their best home loan deal. Around 350,000 Americans are coming off their five-year, fixed-rate mortgage deal this year, according to research from Ice Mortgage Technology. So, plenty of lenders are…
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American homeowners continue to see the value of their homes rise as buyers remain poised for the beginning of interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve. Anticipated falls in mortgage costs have yet to materialize as the Fed remains concerned about the risk of inflation due to the nation’s strong economic performance and buoyant employment…
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Historic homes, even when in disrepair, simply cannot be beaten for their “olde worlde” property charm. Remodeling them, however, can be a challenge for new owners. Any property in an officially designated historic district – either national, state, or local – will be subject to rules and regulations laid down by local planning authorities or…
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