Category: General

10 contractors every homeowner needs to know

Whether you’re ready to sell or have just bought a new property, the chances are a little home improvement is on the agenda. While many homes are ready to move into, few deliver entirely on their vision – there’s always something you want to change or update to suit your personal taste.  DIY enthusiasts revel…
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How to avoid these five remodel regrets

Remodeling an apartment or house can give you a fantastic sense of satisfaction and pleasure over many years, but rarely is the complexity of the work anything less than a financial and logistical challenge. A renovation will not only freshen up the experience of living in your existing property but help you build your personal…
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Get your home buyer-ready with these 10 top cleaning tips

Nothing deflates a potential buyer faster than a messy home. No matter how perfect the property might be, folks can’t get past dirty washing or breakfast plates dumped in the sink. Failing to prepare your home correctly is tantamount to self-sabotaging your own financial interests. As an experienced agent, I do everything I can to…
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Stick to your plan even in a hot market

If you’re in buying or selling mode right now, you’ll be watching property prices and wondering what current market trends mean for you. Home values can be influenced by various factors, including interest rates and investor activity. However, it’s important to remember that while national trends are interesting, real estate is made up of local…
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Ten ingredients for the perfect kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the preparation areas and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise…
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10 ways to make buyers love your home office

In real estate, an increasing number of buyers are now qualifying prospective properties not just on square-footage and the number of bedrooms but also on whether it has a home office space. As an experienced local agent, investing in a home office is a great idea to maximize the value of your home. And it’s…
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Six ways to meet the neighbors in your new building

When you buy your first apartment, it’s so important to focus on being a good neighbor. Making a great first impression will help you settle into your new home more easily, and enhance the experience of property ownership. Your proximity to your neighbors when you’re living in an apartment block is so much more intense…
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The uncounted costs of a remodeling project

Lots of ideas can race through your head when you decide to remodel your home. You’ll want to improve your lifestyle and make your home more pleasant to live in, but you’re also likely to expect that any work you do will add to the value of your property longer term. As a local real…
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Nine quick ways to upgrade your home

Owning a home is a work in progress – there’s always something to fix, maintain or replace. And if you don’t stay on top of it, your to-do list can grow quickly. Property is the most significant investment in most people’s lives, and so it really pays to keep it in great shape.  As an…
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Nine ways to keep your remodel project under control

Whether you’re about to sell your home, or you’ve bought a new property that needs some TLC, remodeling projects always require attention to detail. Costs can spiral out of control if you don’t scope the limit of work and create a budget that you’re determined to stay within. As your neighborhood real estate agent, I…
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