Achieving a great price when selling your home doesn’t happen by accident: you need to work hard to ensure that it’s pristine when buyers arrive at your doorstep. Many homeowners will repaint their home, fix up the garden or just make sure that it looks super tidy every time a buyer makes an appointment. There’s…
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One of the most important decisions when buying and selling a home is selecting a real estate agent. They will help you maximize the value of your existing home and find and negotiate an excellent price for your next property. These essential roles mean every owner or first-home buyer needs to spend time choosing their…
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If you’re trying to attract buyers with mortgage costs at their highest for more than a decade, the best strategy is to make sure your marketing is working extra hard. As an experienced neighborhood agent, I understand how to handle a turning market to give you the best possible result. America’s current market is confronting…
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The Federal Government has backed down on its plan to restructure loan fees to help buyers with lower credit scores. The Federal Housing Finance Agency has rescinded its plans to apply a new upfront fee on borrowers as part of the established Loan Level Pricing Adjustment (LLPA) charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The…
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Remodeling before a sale or immediately after you’ve bought a property can be a great investment, but it requires careful planning and detailed execution. These are not projects that should be rushed. You’ll have plenty of money on the line, and your selection of design, materials and contractors will be critical to a successful outcome.…
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Buyers seeking a fixer-upper to break into the market or find a great-value way to climb the property ladder will have probably walked around houses with gardens that need a fair bit of work. If the yard is completely overgrown, but you love the house, then consider calling in a landscape gardener. Investing in landscaping…
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Today’s news feeds seem to feature endless articles on the promise of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. It can be both awe-inspiring and a little scary. The technology that can turn your house or apartment into a “smart home” is just as cool and can be an excellent investment, helping to…
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Installing solar power has become an increasingly popular upgrade as we dig ever deeper into our pockets to pay electricity bills. But trying to keep up with solar technology can feel like a full-time job. Solar companies are regularly releasing more efficient panels. Solar tiles are starting to take hold in the luxury market and…
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One of the best strategies to maximize the value of your home once it’s on the market is to “stage” it. Staging a home involves removing most if not all of your furniture and replacing it with pieces that are selected to show off all the attributes of your home. You can hire a specialist…
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One of the most underestimated moments in selling a house or apartment is when prospective buyers gently explore whether the property has any problems. If you decide to remain in your home when buyers conduct their walk-throughs – not necessarily something I’d recommend – you become a focal point for answering these questions. As an…
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