If it feels like your home is getting on top of you and it’s impossible to find the time to finish the chores, don’t feel despondent. Many homeowners often struggle to find a balance between dedicating time to maintaining their home and living their best lives! So, as we enter the holiday season when family…
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Making a great first impression on buyers is essential to winning their interest when you decide it’s time to sell. If there’s early hesitancy because of the quality or maintenance of your property, it’s challenging to encourage a buyer to make an offer or even continue their walk-through. Critical to presenting a pristine property is…
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Remodeling before a sale or immediately after you’ve bought a property can be a great investment, but it requires careful planning and detailed execution. These are not projects that should be rushed. You’ll have plenty of money on the line, and your selection of design, materials and contractors will be critical to a successful outcome.…
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Buyers seeking a fixer-upper to break into the market or find a great-value way to climb the property ladder will have probably walked around houses with gardens that need a fair bit of work. If the yard is completely overgrown, but you love the house, then consider calling in a landscape gardener. Investing in landscaping…
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If something doesn’t feel right or is not what you wanted, say something. If you don’t, the problem is on you, and you’ll be unhappy aboFinding a fixer-upper or property that needs a little TLC may be a practical and lower-cost entry into the real estate market for first-home buyers. But, securing the property is…
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Installing new carpets is a great way to immediately give any older home or apartment a fresh look. If carpet shopping is a new experience for you, it will pay to do a little research beforehand. Buying the best carpet for the job is not just about looks, you should also consider how much foot…
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Renovation has become a hallmark of the current property scene as owners maximise potential value before selling, and new buyers seek to improve their new homes. We bring you some strategies to help you and your family through the renovation process: Don’t work from home If the noise doesn’t get you, the frequent tea breaks…
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Maximising the value of your home is likely to be a priority if you have decided it’s time to sell. If you’re a reasonable exponent of DIY, you might want to make some cosmetic improvements to your home. Just use a little caution with the bigger jobs, such as fixing up a bathroom. These are…
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Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades you can do for your home before putting it on the market. A fresh lick of paint will give your place a fresher, more appealing appearance whether your project is outside the home or indoors. Preparation is key, of course. And if you spend time washing…
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The rising cost of building materials is slowing, which is great news for owners planning to renovate and buyers looking to find fixer-uppers at a bargain price. The pace of inflation and scarcity of building materials has seen many renovators and property bargain hunters back off for fear they could get caught up in a…
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