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Check out the AI tool that will make your home fabulous

It’s always fun to find a new and exciting piece of technology that helps you run your home better. As an experienced real estate agent, I’m constantly seeking innovative tools and resources that help improve my performance and assist my clients.  Recently, I dived into IKEA’s new AI tool, called Kreativ, to check out whether…
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How to create chaos in your garden – and love every moment

When you hear the words “chaos” and “garden” in the same sentence, you’d be forgiven for thinking the backyard would be full of weeds and dead plants. But “chaos” has become a new term for transforming a garden into an unruly treasure trove of plants. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’m…
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Surprise buyers with garage update

Preparing an older home for sale often presents a few maintenance challenges. Fixing problems that may have been annoying you for months or years is essential if you’re going to maximise the value of your property. One of the challenges is fixing dirty or cracked garage floors.  Getting long-term grease out of the cement is…
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Rejuvenating scratched hardwood floors

Constant foot traffic and the inevitable knocks of everyday living eventually take the gloss from any hardwood floors. Many buyers highly value a beautiful wooden floor. It’s an elegant foundation that sets the tone for the rest of the property. These tips will help restore these floors to their former glory. Return on investment If…
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Five tips for selling to Gen Z buyers

If you intend to upgrade your entry-level home, or you’re an investor seeking to divest a cheaper property, you’ll likely have to deal with the Gen Z buyers as they start to filter into the real estate market. The Gen Z cohort, which follows the much-discussed Millennials, were born between the years of about 1997…
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Bright spots emerge as market awaits rate cuts

The Canadian housing market recorded mixed results at the end of the spring selling season. While some provinces saw record-breaking average home prices, others experienced a downward adjustment. Our market is stabilising with the number of sales and their prices levelling off in many areas. As an experienced local real estate agency, we believe the…
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Overseas interest in local market at five-year high, research finds

The question of how much foreign buyers influence the Australian property market can be controversial with claims their participation bolsters prices and worsens housing affordability for ordinary Australians. New research by PropTrack, part of the portal realestate.com.au, has recorded a 20% increase in searches from overseas buyers compared to the five-year average.  This surge is…
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Transform your bedroom into a beautiful space

Redecorating your bedroom can be a fun and exciting project that can breathe new life into your personal space.  These steps will help you achieve a great result: Assess the room Before you begin any remodelling project, it’s essential to assess your space and figure out what you want to change. Identify any issues that…
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Tips on how to save flood-damaged items

There are few things more emotionally distressing – to say nothing of financially difficult – than cleaning up a home after a flood. Finding badly damaged, much-loved items is particularly heart-breaking. Yet even the unprepared should take heart: while some damaged items will have to be thrown away, others can be restored. Clothes and linen…
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Future of work: Will it revolutionise our real estate market?

As your local real estate agent, our group is constantly aware of developments that may have an effect on the housing market. A significant upheaval might be approaching. Imagine a time when it will be lawful for Australian employees to insist on working remotely. The Fair Work Commission is reviewing this possibility. If these reforms…
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