With property values trending positively once again, many prospective buyers are looking for fixer-uppers they can renovate and flip to capitalise on our buoyant market. With the likelihood of interest rate reductions later this year and into 2025, it’s a great time to plan a new property adventure. Of course, renovating and flipping a property…
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As the summer sun shines brightly, your outdoor space transforms into an extension of your home – a place to relax, entertain and create lasting memories. Choosing the right patio furniture will enhance your lifestyle and help add value to your property. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I know that the…
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Historic homes, even when in disrepair, simply cannot be beaten for their “olde worlde” property charm. Remodeling them, however, can be a challenge for new owners. Any property in an officially designated historic district – either national, state, or local – will be subject to rules and regulations laid down by local planning authorities or…
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One of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home before putting it on the market is to give it a facelift with a splash of paint. Whether you wish to improve the interior or exterior, a fresh lick of paint will work wonders. You’ll increase your curb appeal from the outside, while indoors you’ll…
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Are the bare walls of your home starting to feel blah? Have you been reading some of the popular home interior magazines and discovered the new super-cool wallpapers that are all the rage? And are you just itching to start hanging wallpaper? If you are, I can’t blame you! Wallpaper selection and quality have improved…
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In March, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that renewable energy – primarily solar power – had outpaced fossil fuel energy for the first time. The US solar industry installed 32.4 gigawatts-direct current of capacity in 2023 – “a remarkable 51% increase over 2022,” the SEIA noted. “This was the industry’s biggest year by…
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It’s always fun to find a new and exciting piece of technology that helps you run your home better. As an experienced real estate agent, I’m constantly seeking innovative tools and resources that help improve my performance and assist my clients. Recently, I dived into IKEA’s new AI tool, called Kreativ, to check out whether…
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When you hear the words “chaos” and “garden” in the same sentence, you’d be forgiven for thinking the backyard would be full of weeds and dead plants. But “chaos” has become a new term for transforming a garden into an unruly treasure trove of plants. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’m…
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Redecorating your bedroom can be a fun and exciting project that can breathe new life into your personal space. These steps will help you achieve a great result: Assess the room Before you begin any remodelling project, it’s essential to assess your space and figure out what you want to change. Identify any issues that…
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Performing 24/7, 365 days of the year, fridges are the crucial quiet achiever of the kitchen. Yet they are also the most under-appreciated appliance so, when they stop working unexpectedly, both food and budgets can also rapidly suffer. With so many areas of the US having hot summers, it’s difficult to imagine how early generations…
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