Remodeling rather than buying a new home can be a tempting strategy if you love your neighborhood and don’t wish to move. Yet, upgrading your home can be taxing to your stress levels. There is a lot to think through and coordinate with contractors. Some homeowners come away from a remodel scarred and so unhappy…
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Few improvements to a home make a bigger impact than brand new flooring. It offers a wonderful sense of renewal in an existing home and can be a high-value purchase to help sell a property. Flooring trends come and go slowly, so your investment will not look dated when it’s time to sell and move…
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The marketing plan created by your real estate agent to sell your home reveals their strategic approach to how they will get the price you expect within the timeframe you’ve nominated. While your agent will cover the costs of advertising and promoting your property, it pays to ask for details about their marketing plan so…
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Setting a sale price for your home is more than just intuition about what you think is going on in the market. You need in-depth research and the experience of someone who knows your neighborhood and how to extract the best value from the current market. It’s human nature to assume that your home will…
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Condo and apartment designs are always moving with the times, embracing new technologies that enhance lifestyle while never losing sight of providing the modern idea of a comfortable, stylish home. Global best practices are quickly implemented by local designers who pick up the latest buzz of excitement in new home living. New trends can either…
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A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing sections or rotten timber are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have…
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Buying a new condo is a completely different process from buying a previously owned property. The most tangible asset on which to make a judgment is the land component. All you have to go on is a floor plan, scale models, photographic simulations and the reputation of the construction company. So, sometimes the whole process…
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You’ve found the home of your dreams but it needs a bit of work. How do you ensure your dream home doesn’t become a money pit? As your agent, I see this situation often and have been around long enough to know that few causes are hopeless if you’ve really found your perfect home. Here…
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If you’re a low-maintenance gardener, then the resurgence in the popularity of succulents is sensational news. Succulents are a perfect solution for owners who are preparing their homes for sale with a minimum of fuss. They’re ideal for either an apartment balcony or a dedicated area of a garden, where colorful varieties really pop against…
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Setting clear expectations and doing the groundwork for a successful relationship with your agent will ensure your selling and buying experience is stress-free and can even be fun! Even if you’ve considered several different agents before deciding who to go with, it’s still important to dedicate time and effort in order to forge a mutual…
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