Big picture data says it’s still a great time to sell

Deciding when to sell your home which is so often your great financial asset, is one of the biggest decisions directly affecting your wealth. Sometimes, a sale will be forced due to personal circumstances or a change in employment. But if you have a choice in the timing, then it pays to study not only…
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6 tips for first-time buyers to help beat any rate rise

With so much attention on the current election campaign and the prospect of higher interest rates, it’s easier for first-time buyers to decide to wait and see where the market is heading. But that can be a mistake. Instead, you should focus on your own game and stick with your ambition to enter the property…
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4 insights into estimating a property’s price

First-time buyers can be excused for being confused when assessing if a property is in their price range. Your agent will be your guide on this topic. But in the current market, it can be difficult even for experienced professionals to land on the perfect number consistently.  There’s a cocktail of details that needs to…
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5 reasons to leave upgrades to the experts

Americans continue to spend billions of dollars every year upgrading their homes. Remodeling can be a great strategy if you’re thinking of selling or renting out your place as if you have the work done with care, there’s little doubt you’ll achieve a better financial outcome by investing in this way. Bathrooms and kitchens are…
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Survey identifies hot kitchen features

Remodeling your kitchen is a great strategy to achieve a top-dollar result when you decide that it is time to sell. A kitchen upgrade can hit the hot buttons of buyers. Many love a five-star kitchen that fulfills their desire to entertain friends and family. If you’re thinking of improving your kitchen before selling, or…
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6 tips to create a top barbecue area

As the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to the outdoors and dreams of sun-filled days in the  perfect Summer garden.  Planning a great outside entertaining area, or mapping out landscaping improvements, requires some time, attention to detail and putting some money aside. But if you’re looking for a real wow factor, then a high-quality…
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5 principles to make a good remodel truly awesome

It’s incredible to think Americans spend $300 billion every year on home improvements and repairs. While that’s a vast sum of money, it’s clear we’re dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our most significant financial asset. Upgrading a property is no small task, but the rewards are worth it. A survey by Harvard University suggests more…
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5 buying tips for folks who are out of practice

If you’re buying a property for the first time, or you’re returning to the market after an absence of a decade or more, it can be difficult to recognise some of the great buying opportunities that could come your way. That’s why using an experienced agent like myself can pay dividends. While there are some…
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7 tips to set up a home office on a budget

If you’ve been balancing a laptop on your knee or are struggling to find a few inches of space between school books scattered on the dining table, then returning to work after the pandemic will have been a relief. If that was the new normal, it wasn’t much fun.  However, repeated surveys suggest many Americans…
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5 buying mistakes to avoid in a hot market

Buying property successfully needs a calm, patient approach when you’re in a seller’s market like we find ourselves today.  For buyers, it can feel pretty tough at times. There can be a lot of competition for property, but it’s essential you keep your cool. Here are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid.  Bidding beyond…
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