Do you have big renovation plans for your new home, or do you want to make improvements before you sell? Now is a good time to make sure you protect yourself as building companies hit turbulent financial waters while they absorb increasing material costs. Leading industry researcher CoreLogic says construction costs jumped 9% in the…
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One of the most valuable and ambitious renovations before putting your home on the market is to rip out and replace your bathroom. A brand new bathroom can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your home and help it sell quickly. A bathroom is arguably the most complicated area of the…
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Did you know that switching from gas cooking to electricity can help save the environment? Research now shows that every time you ignite a gas ring, your stove will push out unburned methane that’s 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide (C02). And, according to a Forbes magazine report, the number of gas stoves being…
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Recent mortgage increases have seen many homeowners delay their plans to sell, which means we now have a shortage of stock in the neighborhood. So if you are still thinking about selling, a move this winter could be a good idea as there are currently less properties on the market that you’ll compete with which…
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A bathroom is one of the most profitable rooms to invest in when you are thinking of selling your home. Not only is it likely to deliver you a higher sale price, but it will also enhance your own enjoyment of your home before you sell. These top tips will get you thinking about the…
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If you’re fearful of being left in the cold by selling your home this winter, rest assured you are not alone! Did you know that more than a million homes are bought and sold across America at this time of year? Here are some advantages to a winter sale: Fewer sellers Many owners forget they…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home in the next few months, you may find that making your move this winter rather than waiting for a spring campaign will deliver a better result. The theories and myths of real estate suggest spring is the best time of year to sell your home. But actually, there’s…
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Winter is always a challenge for your garden, but there are several steps you can take to protect it from frost and snow. If you’re considering putting your property on the market in the next few months, you don’t want to go to the expense of replacing plants that couldn’t make it through the winter.…
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If you’re selling a home, your laundry room is one space that needs to be squeaky clean. The state of a laundry room often reflects the time homeowners have: they’re either super-organized and functional or the biggest disaster area in the house. And that’s a shame because a laundry room is a real selling point. …
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Choosing the best upgrade projects to complete before putting your home on the market can be confronting. If you select the wrong room or an improvement buyers don’t value, you’ll have wasted thousands of dollars and missed opportunities that would have maximized the value of your home. As an experienced agent in your neighborhood, I…
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