When searching for a new home, it’s always advisable to keep an eye on the world of financing and specifically the fates of mortgage interest rates. Whether you’re seeking a mortgage for a first or new home, or you’ve been issued a pre-approved loan by your lender, any pendulum swing in interest rates are likely…
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Renovating before a sale or immediately after you’ve bought a property can be a great investment, but it requires careful planning and detailed execution. These are not projects that should be rushed. You’ll have plenty of money on the line, and your selection of design, materials and contractors will be critical to a successful outcome.…
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Older homes will pick up scrapes and scratches over the years as part of the wear and tear of normal life. Walls accumulate chips and knocks while ceilings can attract stains from a leak fixed long ago, kids games that got out of hand, smoke stains and even an insect squished in panic. If you…
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Whether you’re about to sell your home or renovate, there are few better low-budget ways to add some sparkle than a fresh coat of paint. Many agents recommend homeowners break out the brushes before putting their property on the market because a good paint job hides the bumps and scratches that walls endure over the…
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As anyone who’s completed a bathroom remodel will tell you, the most significant influence on design is the humble bathtub. Because of its size, its placement will dictate where other elements, such as the vanity, shower and toilet, can be installed. If you’re dealing with a tight space, you should consider combining a bath and…
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Preparing your house for sale, or even making it more enjoyable to live in, often involves throwing out unwanted or unused possessions and injecting some discipline into your housekeeping. Nothing turns off a prospective buyer faster than an untidy or dirty home. Inspections that include your dirty dishes in the sink or clothes discarded in…
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Few investments will give you better payback than a bathroom renovation. Experience in our suburb suggests your home will not only sell for a higher price but will be snapped up faster than you might typically expect. If you go down the rip-and-replace path, then you have an array of choices in terms of the…
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Painting your home is a budget-friendly improvement that anyone can do, whether you’re about to sell, or just want to freshen the place up a bit. A bright home is right at the top of buyer expectations these days, and creating a fresh, beautiful color scheme will turn heads. It can also go a long…
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Even if you’ve been through the experience before, remodeling your home can still be a scary idea. You’ll know all about the stress of keeping the project within budget and on a time schedule. Upgrading a home is a mixture of science and art, and you need to be on top of the quality of…
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We can feel the approach of Winter in the air, and that means you need to double-down on the maintenance of your roof. Leaks that crack and stain the ceiling can also undermine the structure of your home and ultimately cause thousands of dollars in damage. As an experienced real estate agent, I tell homeowners…
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