No buyer is the same – each one has their own priorities and preferences as they walk through the front door of your house or apartment. Their idea of perfect living will always align to their lifestyle. So, no matter how much effort you put into preparing your home for sale, the majority of buyers…
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With the Holidays and New Year celebrations behind us, the spring sales season for real estate kicks off in little more than three months’ time. If you’re planning on selling your home at this peak buying period, you might find it a little scary to think you have around 12-16 weeks to prepare. Spring is…
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Winter is a great time of year to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will mean the shorter days of inclement weather will not have been wasted. If you’re a keen DIY-er, you probably rate your…
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As we embrace the cold, dark heart of winter, it’s important we don’t forget to take preventative measures to protect our homes from the elements. If you’ve been ignoring the plummeting temperatures and the stress they put on your home, you may find your moderate maintenance costs transform into repair bills of thousands of dollars.…
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The goal of many investors is to find a “fixer-upper” property because they’re usually cheaper and you can start to add value the moment you begin to remodel. Investors and buyers alike are increasingly seeking fixer-upper properties because our market is in a somewhat stubborn phase – prices are at record highs and the Federal…
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Winter can be a great time to get a few jobs off your to-do list that would be pushed to the back of the queue if the sun were shining. A rainy and cold day is the perfect time for tasks that you’ve been avoiding for months, perhaps even a couple of years. One of…
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Is it time for a makeover in the main bedroom of your home? Has the space ever felt like an oasis of tranquility? Or maybe it’s stressing you out because it’s so dull. Bedroom makeovers can be simple and quick so long as you have a vision. A successful plan will transform your bedroom into…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, forget the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. The housing market appears to be undergoing a seismic shift, and the new currency of home value is efficiency. This year, buyers will be increasingly focused on their…
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If you spend even a small amount of time following politics, you’ll no doubt have noticed the hundreds of ideas and schemes that continue to emerge from the White House. Some stick, some disappear and others come around for a second go. The recent proposal to consider 50-year mortgages created conversation in the real estate…
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For aspiring first-home buyers, it’s not enough to have your savings schedule for a down payment under control. You also need to show prospective lenders a record of managing your money and repaying debts. And that means your credit score is critical. It will not only influence a lender when they consider your loan application,…
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