One of the most important decisions when buying and selling a home is selecting a real estate agent. They will help you maximize the value of your existing home and find and negotiate an excellent price for your next property. These essential roles mean every owner or first-home buyer needs to spend time choosing their…
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Today’s news feeds seem to feature endless articles on the promise of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. It can be both awe-inspiring and a little scary. The technology that can turn your house or apartment into a “smart home” is just as cool and can be an excellent investment, helping to…
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One of the best strategies to maximize the value of your home once it’s on the market is to “stage” it. Staging a home involves removing most if not all of your furniture and replacing it with pieces that are selected to show off all the attributes of your home. You can hire a specialist…
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One of the most underestimated moments in selling a house or apartment is when prospective buyers gently explore whether the property has any problems. If you decide to remain in your home when buyers conduct their walk-throughs – not necessarily something I’d recommend – you become a focal point for answering these questions. As an…
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Deciding when to sell your home can be vexing, especially when living in an environment of rising values and interest rates that keep edging north. However, your own circumstances should always dictate the timing of a purchase. Trying to out-think the market is tricky. That’s because real estate prices can move quickly in either direction,…
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Smart sellers make the most money when they put their property on the market, but their rewards don’t come without effort. Since your property is likely your largest financial asset, why wouldn’t you give it your best shot? This quick list will help you to succeed. Partnering up A smart seller will choose their agent…
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Indoor plants are fashionable again, but choosing the best ones for your apartment can be tricky. Strategically placing greenery around an apartment can make a fantastic impression on buyers: plants soften the edges and breathe extra life into a home. We all love those beautiful magazine photos of lush vegetation breaking up bleak bathroom tiles…
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Positive sentiment continues to strengthen in the property market with national values rising 1% in the three months to April. It’s a relief after the tapering values we saw between last May and February, which encouraged owners to pull back from the market and buyers to hesitate. The new data indicates the worst is behind…
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Hardly a day passes without another article published on the wonders of living in regional Australia and how the thousands of sea and tree-changers who’ve bitten the bullet have never looked back. So, as we descend into winter, it’s a great time to consider whether leaving the city for the bush or beach is everything…
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When you start planning a move to a new home, your mind buzzes with a thousand thoughts, yet one important decision may be forgotten: what to do with your pets? Moving home can be a source of anxiety for cats and dogs that have grown familiar with their current surroundings and even the local neighbourhood.…
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