If you’re watching mortgage trends moving weekly around the 6-7% mark, and feeling anxious about the cost of a new apartment or house, that’s perfectly okay. Buying real estate is an emotional business. You’re about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life These are some of the typical feelings buyers are…
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When house hunting, the various designs that have been either created or adopted in America can become a blur, and you’d be forgiven for not appreciating the architectural value of each property you visit. Being able to identify the styles of most American homes will also help you focus efficiently on the type of property…
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You’ll read a lot about the importance of presenting a quality kitchen and bathroom when selling your home, but one area is often neglected: the laundry. Today’s buyers put significant value on a well-presented laundry that can accommodate a washing machine and dryer, and still offer sufficient space for storage and a work area. If…
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Creating an exciting first impression for buyers when they visit your home is one of the most important elements of preparation when selling. As an experienced agent in your neighborhood, I’ve known buyers to turn straight around at the first sight of an unkempt property that they’d traveled across town to view. Those moments are…
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Summer is a favorite time to break out the paintbrushes and give your home a new look. Choosing the colors for your project can be testing if you’re not super-confident with paints. The colors you select for your home will affect your mood and relationship with your home, so choosing the right shades is far…
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Buying your first home can be a confusing experience. You’ll receive so much advice from family and friends, all of it well-meaning no doubt, that you’d be forgiven for hesitating about any decision. Finding an agent who knows the local market, along with a great mortgage broker, is invaluable and can relieve much of the…
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The selection of a countertop is one of the hardest decisions when remodeling a kitchen. You’re confronted with such a variety of surfaces and colors it can make your head spin. The style of kitchen cabinetry will be an influencing factor, but you’ll still be left with a tough choice about the countertop you want…
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Many owners will spend thousands of dollars preparing their homes for sale, but they need to remember to consider what buyers desire. Before you put your home on the market, it’s a smart play to talk to some real estate agents about the features that would attract buyers before committing to an upgrade. The fundamentals…
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Our long summer evenings are a wonderful time to be outdoors; so long as you’re not driven back inside by the pesky, biting insects that descend on us the moment the sun goes down. Being able to ward off insects is essential for an enjoyable evening on the patio. No one likes beating a retreat…
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A deluxe kitchen is a dream for many homeowners who love their food and the idea of entertaining. What is a reasonable sum of money to invest in a kitchen? It depends on your property’s value and the likely demographic of your target buyers. It’s easy to spend more than $100,000 on a state-of-the-art kitchen,…
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