If you’re an aspiring first-home buyer trying to save for a deposit while renting, this time of year is often an ideal opportunity to re-evaluate your accommodation. With many leases expiring, anecdotal evidence suggests a lot of renters are seeking arrangements that last longer than 12 months to give them stability and rent-cost predictability. When…
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If you’re considering putting your home on the market as we approach the spring selling season – a great time to sell, by the way – you should be thinking about how you might increase its market value. Given your home is probably your most significant financial asset, maximizing its value will give you more…
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Knowing you’ve put your largest financial asset in the hands of a great real estate agent makes the process of selling your home so much less stressful. Their knowledge and experience will ease any anxiety about market trends, buyer preferences and the price you might expect to achieve. Choosing the right agent requires careful thought…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, you’ll need to go beyond the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. This year, the housing market will slowly undergo a shift of emphasis with a greater focus on green-related efficiencies rather than pure luxury, such…
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No buyer is the same – each one has their own priorities and preferences as they walk through the front door of your house or apartment. Their idea of perfect living will always align to their lifestyle. So, no matter how much effort you put into preparing your home for sale, the majority of buyers…
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Winter is a great time of year to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will mean the shorter days of inclement weather will not have been wasted. If you’re a keen DIY-er, you probably rate your…
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The goal of many investors is to find a “fixer-upper” property because they’re usually cheaper and you can start to add value the moment you begin to remodel. Investors and buyers alike are increasingly seeking fixer-upper properties because our market is in a somewhat stubborn phase – prices are at record highs and the Federal…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, forget the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. The housing market appears to be undergoing a seismic shift, and the new currency of home value is efficiency. This year, buyers will be increasingly focused on their…
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If you spend even a small amount of time following politics, you’ll no doubt have noticed the hundreds of ideas and schemes that continue to emerge from the White House. Some stick, some disappear and others come around for a second go. The recent proposal to consider 50-year mortgages created conversation in the real estate…
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Investing in your kitchen is never a bad strategy – a “Cost vs. Value” report from Zillow shows even the smallest improvements can deliver a return on investment of between 70%-100%. Improving the quality of your countertop and appliances will always catch the eye of the discerning buyer when you decide to sell. Zillow research…
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