A deluxe kitchen is a dream for many homeowners who love their food and the idea of entertaining. What is a reasonable sum of money to invest in a kitchen? It depends on your property’s value and the likely demographic of your target buyers. It’s easy to spend more than $100,000 on a state-of-the-art kitchen,…
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A picture tells a thousand words – and that well-known phrase neatly captures the need for every owner to invest in quality photography when the time comes to sell their home. If you’re thinking of selling your home, never underestimate the power of photography. When folks are scrolling through real estate portals, only the best…
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Keeping your home free of dust is a summer challenge. The warmer weather tempts us to keep doors and windows open so our homes are more exposed to dust and dirt. Poor airflow traps dust and can quickly build up. Even if you vacuum regularly, dust accumulates in your home on any horizontal surface. Here’s…
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The pressure to reduce household costs has never been more intense than right now. Higher inflation, mortgages and utility bills can make it hard to meet household expenses. So, let’s figure out how we can save cash on power bills. Many utility companies will give a breakdown of how you use electricity. Here’s a report…
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A security system for your home can give you peace of mind, which is why they’re so popular with buyers at the moment. If you’re considering selling shortly and trying to decide how to improve your home at minimal cost, a security system is a comparatively economical solution. Choices of security solutions are almost endless.…
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The decision to buy or sell a home should always be based on your personal circumstances rather than attempting to time the market for a better deal. Real estate markets are complex and can move in various ways beyond simple boom and bust cycles. As an experienced agent, I’ve observed that the most successful buyers…
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When you’re house hunting, one of the first features to catch your eye might be the roof. But do you know what you’re looking at? After all, multiple styles of roof are popular in American architecture. A roof over our head is a major pschological and financial investment. When you’re buying a property, the inspection…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference to the price and attractiveness of your home when it’s time to sell. But the almost countless number of flooring choices can make your head spin. As an experienced agency in the area, we believe carefully considering how to upgrade your flooring is needed before you put down…
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New figures suggest Australian homeowners have refinanced around $200 billion in mortgage loans since the Reserve Bank started raising interest rates to fight inflation 12 months ago. Up to 30 lenders have been competing for this potential business, offering lucrative cashback offers to win your signature. Owners have been promised incentives from $2,000 to $10,000…
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If you’re lucky enough to own a heritage home, the opportunity to renovate or revitalise it has probably crossed your mind more than once. An older home is a wonderful asset, but you want to show off its features rather than have it show its age. Renovating a heritage property, such as a Federation or…
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