Selling a home to first-time buyers is one of the great pleasures of my job as a local real estate agent. You help to send them on their way into a new and exciting life with a property that they can finally call their own. Of course, homeownership comes with responsibilities, not least of which…
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Have you ever taken a moment to look at your to-do list of jobs around the home and thought, “every time I complete one task, there are two more to do”? This is an exhausting realisation and a sign that perhaps it’s time to look at an extensive remodel of your home, or to sell…
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One of the key considerations when buying a new home is to appreciate how much it will cost to keep it running. While many of us would love to live in a castle, who’d want the heating bill? All homes cost money to maintain and keep in good order on top of their purchase costs.…
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It’s a wonderful feeling when the real estate agent drops the keys of your dream home – into your hands. You know the ink is dry on the contract, the weeks or even months of searching are over, and you can begin a fresh chapter in your life. As you step inside, you’re swept up…
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If I asked you to describe a remodeling project for your home, I’d guess that you might offer one of two visions. The first might be a beautiful open-planning living area with a huge TV on one side of the space and a gleaming kitchen on the other. A second might be a home cloaked…
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The holidays are just around the corner, and maybe you’re one of those folks who love to put up lights and share the holiday spirit. If so, good for you! Goodness knows, we could do with some colorful celebrations after the year we’ve all had, and beautiful Christmas lights bring something truly special to the…
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Some terms in the construction game confuse homeowners and “floating floors” is one of them. A floating floor is one that doesn’t need nails to fix it to the subfloor or joists. (It doesn’t actually float!) Usually, a floating floor can be installed in a day or two and is a cheaper solution than traditional…
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First-time buyers rarely find their dream home. When entering the market, it’s more common to focus on affordable properties but still keep a keen eye out for position, land size and potential. Most new owners are grateful to be finally in the real estate game, but that novelty eventually wears off, and then it’s common…
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Before you pull out your favorite sledgehammer and create open-plan living in your home with one glorious swing, it’s worth thinking through the project in detail. Open-plan living is ideal for the modern lifestyle, but it can be tricky to get it absolutely right. Blending the living room with a kitchen and dining area requires…
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The desire to remodel a kitchen can strike at any time – maybe you’ve just bought a bargain but it needs some TLC, or you’re thinking of selling and want to maximize the value of your home. And, of course, you might have been in your home for a few years and feel the kitchen…
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