Summer provides the ideal opportunity to complete DIY projects that can add value to your home. And if you’re thinking of selling in the short to medium term, then a strategic approach to spending your time and money could be fruitful. If you’ve got a fall sale in mind, now is a perfect time to…
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When you sit down to negotiate the purchase of a new home, do you know what’s on the table? Are you about to have a conversation that’s only about money, or is there more to talk about? It’s perfectly natural to feel some anxiety or nervousness at this stage of the purchase because you have…
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As the economic impact of the pandemic dissipates, our real estate market is returning to more normalized behavior, and that’s awesome for buyers. Despite interest rates taking an upward turn, more Americans are putting their homes on the market, according to figures from leading portal realtor.com. Its listings for June rose 18.7%, which means there’s…
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With inflation racing beyond 8% and higher interest rates to cool the US economy, you’ll hear a lot about older Americans becoming asset-rich and cash poor. If you’re approaching retirement or have just crossed that threshold, this type of social commentary in the media isn’t what you want to hear. Thankfully, one of the possible…
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We’re entering an interesting period in the real estate market as interest rates start climbing. Buyers will low-ball offers and sellers will hold on to an asking price they might have achieved 12 months ago. So everyone needs to buckle in for some initial disappointment and frustration but ultimately be prepared to work together to…
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If you’re seeking top dollar for your home and competing at the luxury end of the market, installing an EV-charging station will help you stand above the rest. All buyers love technology in the home, and the degree to which you go to impress prospective buyers largely depends on the market you’re seeking to attract.…
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Are you getting bugged by all those pesky fruit flies and gnats that are hanging around your kitchen this summer? For folks who’ve worked hard to prepare their home for the sale, they’re being driven to distraction by these pests hanging around fruit bowls in the kitchen and dining room. They’re horrified at the thought…
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Planning how to furnish your apartment is one of the most exciting aspects of buying your first home. The wonderful achievement of climbing onto the property ladder is often accompanied by an exhilarating feeling of independence: you can finally live your life in your way. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’ve worked with…
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Maximizing the value of your home should be the top priority of every owner once they’ve decided it’s time to sell. Your home is likely your greatest financial asset, and you should do everything within reason to achieve an outstanding sales result that will set you up for the next chapter in your life. As…
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For anyone looking to buy real estate or who loves checking out the homes around their neighborhood, you may have wondered about a phrase often plastered on a signboard: “Sale Pending”. It’s one of those strange phrases used in real estate that doesn’t make sense to anyone with a passing interest in property. As an…
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