You need two essential skills when buying a property: the ability to recognise the home of your dreams when you see it and, to stay within budget. If you believe that’s pretty straightforward, think again. Too many buyers enter the market without finance in place or clarity around what they want to buy. The idea…
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The dynamics of real estate feel like they’ve spun on a dime in a matter of weeks. Folks who were offering above-list-price have suddenly become wary. All markets go through economic cycles, and property is no different. For those seeking to sell or buy right now, you’ll find a much more accurate truth behind the…
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Picturing the best way to use space or match colours is not a skill that we all possess. Starting with a blank canvas can be intimidating, especially if you’re about to spend cash on new furniture and fittings. The ideal solution is to hire an interior designer. Their engagement might add a little more to…
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Selling your home is an exciting experience that should be full of optimism about the future and the next chapter in your life. Putting your home on the market is never a small decision, and you’ll no doubt appreciate that your efforts to spruce up your property pay you back with a higher sales price. …
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When prospective buyers walk through a property for the first time, it’s not unusual to watch them open every kitchen cupboard and drawer and inspect what’s inside. Even as an experienced agent, I’m often surprised by and delighted at the positive reaction that a well-organized kitchen solicits from buyers. Neatly-stacked Tupperware seems to get you…
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Renovating your bathroom is one of the best ways to increase the value of your property. Together with the kitchen, it is the hottest item for prospective buyers and right at the top of most-wanted lists. If you’re thinking of selling your property, then installing a modern bathroom is one of the best ways to…
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When deciding to sell your home, there’s usually a moment when you admit to yourself that some improvements are needed, or it’ll cost you a pretty dollar when the time comes to negotiate or put your property under the auctioneer’s gavel. It’s important to focus on your potential return on investment before deciding to undertake…
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Record-low interest rates over the past two years have lured many Americans into thinking the Federal Reserve would always low-ball the cost of cash. But this has been an exceptional period, not the norm. Today, our interest rate is still lower than at the beginning of 2019. And since then, the average value of residential…
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A wooden floor is a major selling point of a home, it’s the foundation of a property’s aesthetic beauty and never fails to impress prospective buyers. Many sellers appreciate the impact of a wooden floor, and they will invest in having it stripped back, sealed and polished, often at the cost of several thousand dollars,…
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Owners sell their homes for all sorts of reasons, in the good and bad times. Sadly, it’s not uncommon for a property to go on the market because of a divorce, relationship breakdown or death. If you’re in a position where you’re going to be an interested party in a forced sale, then it’s essential…
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