Category: Upgrader

Now it’s 2025, it’s time to find your new home

The New Year often brings fresh starts and renewed goals, and for many Americans that means the exciting challenge of find a new home. But with our housing market starting to pick up as interest begin to fall after the post-Covid spike in inflation, there is a new wave of buyers in the market and…
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Let hotel luxury inspire your homemaking

Replicating the ambience of a luxurious hotel within the confines of your own home is a desire many share.  The allure of opulent amenities, plush bedding, and an overall sense of refined elegance can indeed make everyday life feel like a holiday.  While perpetual vacation may be an elusive dream, incorporating elements of hospitality design…
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How to arrange furniture like a design pro

Arranging furniture can be a daunting task. It’s like a high-stakes game of Tetris, where the pieces are expensive and the goal is to create a space that is both stylish and functional.  But don’t worry, design professionals have a set of rules to help you achieve the perfect arrangement.  This becomes especially valuable when…
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10 paint colours to trend in 2025

The design world is abuzz with Benjamin Moore’s recent announcements, including their Colour of the Year 2025 and the accompanying Colour Trends Palette.  This curated selection of 10 paint shades reflects current design trends while offering a glimpse into the future of interiors. Moving away from the super-saturated hues of previous years, the palette embraces…
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10 questions to ask when buying a house

Buying a house is an exciting journey, and finding the perfect place to call your own is a rewarding experience.  To ensure you’re making a smart and informed decision, it’s essential to ask the right questions.  Here are 10 key questions to consider when viewing a potential property: Is this home in a natural disaster…
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Make your home the smartest in the room

Imagine a home that anticipates your needs, adjusts to your preferences, and enhances your everyday life.  From voice-activated assistants to intelligent security systems, smart technology in homes is becoming more intuitive and efficient than ever before.  Technology impresses today’s buyers. They’re putting a premium on properties that have smart-home devices installed, as well as cutting…
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How DIY work can impact property value

When it comes to home maintenance, owners tend to overrate their DIY skills, producing work that either doesn’t add value to their property or damages it. If buyers recognise poor work they will often seek a discount to pay for remediation or consider another property with no such issues. These home improvement tips will help…
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Don’t get cold feet with a winter sales campaign

The idea of selling your home in winter shouldn’t give you the chills. Many factors play to your advantage when you put your property on the market at this time of year. As an experienced agency, we know you’ll enjoy less competition from rival sellers seeking to win buyers’ attention during the winter months. Why…
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Listings and sales rise in response to rate cuts

The real estate scene is on the move thanks to falling interest rates and reduced mortgage costs. Transactions were 7.7% higher in October than for the corresponding period last year, according to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) figures. The result suggests we can put aside any doubts that homebuyers would not respond to…
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The question every homebuyer is asking

When will interest rates start coming down? It’s the biggest question in the real estate market right now. It seems incredible to think the Reserve Bank of Australia actually put them up to 4.65% in November last year. Since then, it has steadfastly refused to move despite having seven meetings to consider its options. As…
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