Folks will say there are no guarantees in life, but when you’re spending hard-earned dollars on upgrading your property before a sale, you’ll want to know there’s going to be a pay back on your investment. The challenge for every homeowner is to decide whether the money is best spent. While you’ll find an opinion…
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We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Your assessment will be valid for a host of reasons. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to…
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If you’re seeking an apartment to buy, you have an array of choices in terms of location, height within the building and available amenities, such as an elevator, garden, gym and swimming pool. The foundation of any search is your decision to buy an apartment or condo off-the-plan, purchase in a brand new complex or…
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The first time a buyer might see your home is as a photo of the exterior posted on a property website. That image must be real eye-candy – sweet enough to persuade them to drive over for a viewing. When they arrive, it is your curb appeal that is going to set the tone for…
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Whether you’re preparing to sell, just bought your new home, there’s often a desire to improve your property so that it’s perfect. Unless you’re strongly into DIY, there’s a strong possibility you’re going to work with contractors. As your local neighborhood real estate agent, I see time and again how relationships between homeowners and clients…
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There are several tell-tale signs over the years that will suggest your parents are coming closer to the time when they can no longer live comfortably in the family home. The garden might go untendered, the leaves might stay in the pool, the guttering is clogged, or your parents find it hard to get up…
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There’s no denying that house hunting can be stressful, especially if you’ve already sold your current home and must find a new property before you need to go to the expense of temporary accommodation. The technologies that we use in real estate these days have made it easier than ever to find your dream home.…
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No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, and if it’s not up to scratch, many buyers will walk away regardless of how good the rest of…
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Completing odd jobs around the home always feels good, but it’s the larger-scale works that will deliver dividends in terms of improving your property’s value. Properties that have been recently renovated and offer all the conveniences expected of a modern home are at the top of every buyer’s list. So, with the real estate market…
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Sometimes, the realities of trying to buy a property can be harsh. Your dreams can turn to dust when the building inspector’s report reveals the home you’ve fallen in love with is prone to flooding, or has termites, mould, rising damp or rotting foundations. And now you face a dilemma: do you return to the…
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