Quick upgrades before going on the market

Planning to sell your home this spring or summer? Are you wondering what you can do quickly to maximize your property’s value and make a quick sale? If you’re thinking like this, that’s a great approach.  You’ll likely capitalize on the strong demand for great quality properties, including apartments, condos and houses, that I’m seeing…
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Red-hot ideas to reduce your heating bills

If utility bills have been hitting hard lately, you’re probably asking what else you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home. Insulation is now becoming a home selling feature, commanding a price premium. If you’re taking on an insulation project, keep all your invoices for the time when you sell. This list…
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Considering Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know

Property wealth can fluctuate over time, and for many homeowners, there may come a point when downsizing becomes an attractive option. This is especially true for older individuals who have built up significant equity in their homes over the years. If you’re considering downsizing, here are some key points to keep in mind: Understanding Your…
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Prioritize these six jobs in your new home

Moving into your first home is incredibly exciting and marks the beginning of an important chapter in your life. If you are thinking of embarking on some major upgrades, it may pay to get to know your new home well first. It’s worth keeping a journal of your general first impressions of living in the…
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Luxury ideas for when buyers come knocking

We all love a great TV show, and it might not surprise you that one of my favorites is “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”. I can get hooked by a good dose of TV reality. Additionally, LA is a great city, and I love real estate, so this show ticks all my boxes. There’s a…
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Seven ways to spring into action before selling

With more than a million homes listed for sale across America at peak times, you would not be alone in considering whether spring, the most popular season to buy and sell property, is the ideal moment to put your property on the market. As an experienced agent, I’ve seen many value cycles come and go.…
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Six mistakes to avoid with your forever home

Owners seeking to upgrade often dream of finding their “forever home”; a real estate nirvana in which concerns about the ebbs and flows of property values become a distant memory. Any remodeling or even minor scale improvements will be for your benefit alone, and there’s no need to worry about their impact on the property’s…
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Top tips for the perfect workflow in your kitchen

Did you know that the kitchen contributes approximately 15% to the value of a home? It is no wonder then that it’s one of the rooms where buyers pay so much attention, checking out storage, making sure the cupboards and drawers open and close smoothly, and inspecting all the appliances. If your kitchen feels like…
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Your autumn sale makes sense with pristine preparation

With tennis and cricket still dominating our TVs, it’s hard to get in a headspace to plan beyond summer.  But that’s your challenge if you want to sell your home to either upgrade or downsize in the next few months. Many owners will rush their preparations immediately after New Year to try to catch the…
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Is this the year you’ll make your real estate move?

Adopting a cautious approach to real estate as we get into 2023 properly is understandable.  Whether buying, selling or both, there’s plenty to consider. But don’t over-complicate the situation. Creating wealth through real estate is a long game, and short-term concerns such as interest rates can be an unnecessary distraction. It’s essential to stay within…
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