We all love our kids. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot of work juggling the demands of small people when you put your home on the market. But rather than simply hoping it all works out okay and then finding yourself completely losing your cool (it’s been known to happen!), here’s my guide to…
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It’s the great real estate question – should I buy before I sell? The answer – probably! If you’re somebody who’ll get cold sweats at night because you’ve doubled your debt with a bridging loan to buy a new home before selling the current one, then don’t do it. Peace of mind has a real…
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Downsizing your property is often regarded as a logical and practical lifestyle change but it can also be an emotional experience. It signals a new phase in your life but can also represent the end of what used to be. Turning your back on a family home of decades can be upsetting. Motivations to downsize…
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Building a property portfolio is a great way to build your wealth. Here, we outline the most common approaches. Know your Motivation: Building a property portfolio is not a small undertaking. It comes with calls on your time, money and focus. Be sure you know why you’re doing it. For example, are you trying to…
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Few facets of a home have a bigger impact than beautiful wooden flooring. It offers a flowing, rich beauty that gives each room a sense of belonging to the rest of the home. With interior designers now preaching the values of nature and wellbeing in the home, wooden floors are a healthy alternative to carpet…
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A dowdy bathroom can be a big turn-off for buyers. Bathrooms, like kitchens, tend to make buyers catastrophize about how much it will cost to update or remodel. This can lead them to dismiss your home as a property to buy, or seriously downgrade their offer. But it’s not so difficult to get your bathroom…
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Photography is one of the most powerful tools available to market your home and it is worth doing it right. The main image of your home will be the first thing that potential buyers and their agents see when they are searching websites and in newspapers and magazines, so it really needs to sell the…
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Selling a deceased estate can be heart-wrenching. It can feel overwhelming having to go through the possessions of a loved one to get a home ready for sale. As a real estate agent with experience in this area, I’d like to share the following pieces of advice on how to approach the sale of a…
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Hamptons-style homes are luxurious and airy, created on the coastline of Long Island, New York. Their elegant, timeless embrace of natural timbers, natural light and outdoor living has made this design approach hugely popular. As an experienced agent, I know this is a high-value choice for those who want to remodel their existing home. Local…
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Selling property as part of a divorce is one of the most stressful transactions anyone can go through so it helps to have a good agent on your side. Disagreements between you and your partner are likely to emerge in this type of sale. Arguments can arise about the asking price, how to handle buyer…
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