Keeping a clean home contributes significantly to the maintenance and value of your property, as well as ensuring your loved ones enjoy a safe and caring environment. Below are eight tips for keeping your home healthy and safe. We hope you find them helpful. Chemical warning It’s easy to forget that we’re dealing with chemicals…
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Covid has been a major disruptor to the workforce but, for many, it’s also offered a positive change to how our employers view work-life balance. Many studies have now shown that workers simply will not be returning to the demands of pre-pandemic days. A survey conducted for the University of Sydney’s business school revealed that…
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The sweet smell of jasmine means spring is in the air, heralding the start of our prime selling season for real estate and a fabulous time to give your garden a makeover. And the optimism that spring inspires is also with us. Owners who delayed their plans to sell because of Covid are now in…
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Spring is traditionally the most popular time to buy and sell property in Australia. Buyers can always be confident there’ll be plenty of properties to inspect, while sellers believe the return of warmer weather will improve their sale price. And in normal times, they’d both be right. But with mortgage costs rising as the Reserve…
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Sellers who prepare their homes properly for sale can still get a great price. On the other hand, buyers can find good deals if they’re patient and diligent. Whether you’re a potential buyer or seller, it’s essential to understand that the national commentaries we see in newspapers, online and on TV are broad-brush in their…
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Whether you’re about to sell your property or move into a new dream home, your kitchen is one of the most important rooms to get right. It’s where we cook, eat and meet; and if you think about all the memories created in your home, many will have been made in the kitchen. From a…
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Moving home is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, but technology can help simplify the process. There are numerous apps designed to assist with various aspects of moving. Here’s how you can find the right apps to make your move smoother: Avvinue You begin by filling out a questionnaire. Based on your answers, it…
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As the American economy changes down gears in an effort to quell post-pandemic inflation, it’s easy to over-read the impact on real estate. Like many sectors of economy, the pendulum of power continually swings between seller and buyer. In property, as Americans face higher mortgage costs, the momentum is coming back towards the buyer after…
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The first frost on the ground will be a timely reminder that you may have a few jobs to do around the home before the cold weather sets in. Winterizing your home will not only make it more comfortable but it should save a small fortune on utility bills that seem to rise with every…
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can’t get through their early morning routine without a coffee, have you ever wondered about the possibility of reusing all those grinds that you tip in the trash? Coffee grinds are excellent fertilizer and perfect for a small balcony garden for a condo or apartment and…
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