Life is full of “what if” questions, and the act of purchasing real estate is rarely completed without the buyer wondering what might have happened if they’d looked harder or for longer. Could you have found a dreamier dream home? As an experienced real estate agent, I advise all my clients not to do this…
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It’s easy to become distracted by bright and shiny features when you’re walking through a home for the first time. A new bathroom or a modern kitchen can quickly capture your attention and divert you from other important aspects of the property. While your agent will have used your initial brief to scope out its…
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With interest rates at record lows and no sign of them rising, this is a great time to consider buying your first home or moving up the property ladder. In my time as a real estate agent, I cannot remember money ever being so cheap. But that doesn’t mean you should assume a lender will…
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Your home is a sanctuary from the craziness of modern life, but if it becomes draughty and cold in the fall and winter months, it can quickly become depressing. Investing in solutions to protect your home from the ravages of the cold and damp is always money well-spent. That is especially true if you’re considering…
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Did you know four out of five homeowners make an improvement or start at least one remodel project before putting their property on the market? Once you’ve set their heart on selling, your first quest is to discover what can be done to add value to your property. The higher the price you can achieve,…
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Once you’ve decided to sell your home and climb the property ladder, it’s time to focus on what you can do to maximize the value of your biggest financial asset. The challenge is to improve the property only in ways that will help increase its value and asking price. As an experienced real estate agent…
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Did you know four out of five homeowners make an improvement or start at least one remodel project before putting their property on the market? Once you’ve set their heart on selling, your first quest is to discover what can be done to add value to your property. The higher the price you can achieve,…
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If you’ve got a small bathroom, you might be surprised at the cost of an update. Bathroom remodels do not vary a great deal due to their size. That’s because the same issues usually need to be addressed – plumbing, wet-area sealing, showers, and a new vanity unit. Industry estimates suggest remodeling a half-size bathroom…
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Many homes have an odd-shaped corner that is often left empty or decorated with a table and vase that collect dust. Awkward spaces can often be found under a staircase, on the landing area upstairs or between a bedroom and bathroom. A solution for an awkward corner can often be a small home office or…
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You’ll often see sign boards outside homes that state the property is “in escrow”, but what does that actually mean? It means the house is not sold, but a deposit has been taken and a deal is in its final stages. A deposit is known as “earnest money” and represents a small percentage of the…
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