Do you ever stand in the middle of the kitchen, stretching out crumpled plastic film that’s been used for food packaging to see if you can recycle it? As much as we all want to “save the planet”, it’s not always easy. Sometimes, the packaging is clearly marked as recyclable, other times not so much.…
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“Should I sell my property before buying my next dream home?” It’s one of the most common questions a real estate agent is asked by owners. There’s no right or wrong answer, of course. The process of whether to buy or sell first is often dictated by circumstances, your financial position, risk threshold and local…
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Buying furnishings is an exciting moment when you’ve just purchased your first home. The idea you’re creating a haven of your very own is a chapter of life that few of us forget. Your selection of furniture is often dictated by the available budget, of course. Having just achieved the milestone of owning your first…
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In the world of real estate, it’s becoming increasingly clear TikTok is having a massive impact on how we design and furnish our homes. It’s no secret a viral TikTok video can create waves worldwide. It’s also true that even moderately popular videos and viewpoints are influencing areas such as lifestyle, design and property choices…
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When preparing your home for sale, one element that can undermine your efforts and ambitions of a successful sale is dated furniture. Buyers are definitely focused on the core elements of your home – such as available space, the number of bedrooms and location – but they can be distracted. Clutter, bold color schemes, worn…
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With summer finally here, we’re about to begin our annual vigil against pests that are determined to claim squatting rights in our cupboards, the cracks in the tile grout and anywhere else they can find shelter. When preparing your home for sale, the last thing you want any buyer to see is a line of…
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Are flickering lights anything to worry about? It’s one of those occasional annoyances in the home that many owners will tend to ignore. But is that the smart thing to do? The simple answer is, no. A flickering light can be the result of a voltage fluctuation from your local transformer that’s outside of your…
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There are many myths in real estate. One favorite is that only spring and summer are good times to sell. This is absolutely not true, of course. There’s never a bad season to upsize or downsize. The only criteria should be when your own personal circumstances align so a property transaction makes sense in your…
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Life can throw the occasional curve ball, forcing us to make decisions at a speed we had not anticipated. When that happens and it means you have to sell your home, there are several strategies to maximize the value of your property. If you need to make a move quickly right now, this is the…
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As any homeowner will know, this is the time of year when mowing the lawn becomes a weekly chore and weekend plans must accommodate the need to ensure the grass doesn’t get out of control. There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the time and energy needed to mow your lawn,…
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