With 2023 fast approaching, it’s that time of year when we consider our New Year’s resolutions, or whether we should bother at all having failed countless times before! If you’re one of the many who pledged, but never bothered to: lose weight, go jogging in your lunch hour or stop smoking, then we’ve got a…
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It’s that time again when family and friends ask about New Year’s resolutions. It’s an old chestnut of a conversation, even though most of us are hopeless at keeping the well-meaning promises we make for ourselves. So, how about this year trying something new and focusing on managing your mortgage? With interest rates rising faster…
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If you’re getting out of the city to take a well-earned break this summer, you won’t be alone if your mind wanders and you daydream about owning a holiday home. Such a luxury is the goal of many Australians, who love the idea of somewhere to escape and maybe spend their golden years in more…
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As we approach the end of 2022 and look at national property market trends, it’s fair to say caution is the prevailing emotion. The euphoria in which owners enjoyed double-digit value gains for two successive years has been tempered by rising interest rates and break-out inflation. Owners have pressed pause on plans to sell while…
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Do you have big renovation plans for your new home, or do you want to make improvements before you sell? Now is a good time to make sure you protect yourself as building companies hit turbulent financial waters while they absorb increasing material costs. Leading industry researcher CoreLogic says construction costs jumped 9% in the…
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We never appreciate the value of our home more than when we are surrounded by family. And Thanksgiving is the most special occasion when our families come together. No matter how many folks are coming to your home this year, hosting is a responsibility we all take seriously. You’ll want your home looking perfect and…
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It’s a lot of fun to redecorate if you’re bored with a room or you’ve just bought a new home and want to add some of your personality to it. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to know where to start. Common questions include: “what are the best colors?” And: “how can I best convey my style…
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A favorite improvement to older kitchens is the installation of an island bench: a modern, fashionable upgrade that can transform the atmosphere of the entire house. Days of working in the kitchen with your back to everyone else will be over. An island bench makes a kitchen more than a space to prepare food. It…
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Winter is always a challenge for your garden, but there are several steps you can take to protect it from frost and snow. If you’re considering putting your property on the market in the next few months, you don’t want to go to the expense of replacing plants that couldn’t make it through the winter.…
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If you’re selling a home, your laundry room is one space that needs to be squeaky clean. The state of a laundry room often reflects the time homeowners have: they’re either super-organized and functional or the biggest disaster area in the house. And that’s a shame because a laundry room is a real selling point. …
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