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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It’s incredible the difference that furniture can make to the value of a home in the eyes of prospective buyers. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve seen how the right furnishings can transform even a modest house, apartment or condo into a desirable residence that appeals to buyers and increases its…
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As your local real estate agent, our group is constantly aware of developments that may have an effect on the housing market. A significant upheaval might be approaching. Imagine a time when it will be lawful for Australian employees to insist on working remotely. The Fair Work Commission is reviewing this possibility. If these reforms…
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Selling a home is a highly stressful experience and it can therefore be easy to make some common mistakes. Setting an unrealistic price An overly-low price could result in the seller losing thousands of dollars while one set too high could mean it doesn’t attract buyers. Thus, a home’s offering price should be realistic and…
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Amid all the fees and charges of a home loan comes stamp duty. Also called transfer duty, this one-off state and territory government tax levy applies to several everyday situations, such as vehicle registrations and insurance policies. However, stamp duty is most well known for its application to property purchases, including holiday homes, investment property…
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Moving homes is recognized as one of life’s most stressful events – up there with divorce and death. If you need to execute a fast property shift, stress levels can rise even higher, but with efficiency and calmness as your mantra, moving house in a month is possible, believe it or not! Here’s how: Week…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference in the presentation of your home when it is time to sell. If laying new carpet is your best strategy then these tips will help get you started. Determine your budget Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you shouldn’t need to buy a top-of-the-line carpet. After all, you’re not…
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When you’ve attended an open house, you’ve probably opened and closed kitchen cupboard doors and drawers to ensure they’re in good order, or you’ve watched someone else do it. It’s smart to check if the kitchen has suffered water damage that causes doors and drawers to expand, making them sticky to open. Some buyers go…
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Preparing your home for the market is an important step in the selling process, as it can help attract potential buyers and potentially increase the value of your home. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your home for sale. Neutral colours Buyers do not respond well to loud colours. If you have feature…
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If you’ve been looking at your electricity bill recently and wondering why so much power is being used, then it is worth investigating the value of having dedicated circuits for your major appliances. They can reduce your power bill, provide an extra safety precaution against appliances overheating and reduce the chance of circuits tripping when…
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