Upgrading a bathroom before sale is a great way to add value to your home, but it requires careful planning if you’re going to make a profit from the work. The website Zillow says a bathroom remodel can return $1.70 for every $1 you spend if the job is done properly. As your local real…
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A final home inspection before the deal is sealed can be nerve-wracking for both the seller and the buyer. The seller will have mentally prepared themselves to move on, while as a buyer, you have your heart set on your new home and will be bitterly disappointed if problems arise. But even though the stakes…
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If you’re ready to make a move but concerned about how the chill weather can dampen your asking price, let me step you through some of the advantages of going to market in the winter months. The first advantage that almost no one ever mentions is: a winter sale means you’ll be cashed up and…
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We’ve all heard of the old saying, “good things come in small packages” It’s one of my favorites, and it’s certainly true when it comes to buying apartments and condos. The great thing about apartments and condos is usually their proximity to great lifestyle options like work, cafes and restaurants, retail centers and transport. If…
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Everyone loves a bargain – especially buyers of real estate. A smart purchase can set you up for life or give you a fiscal boost that can be the equivalent of a decade spent working in your cubicle. Many great-value properties are “fixer-uppers”, or a “remodeler’s delight”. The price is lower than similar homes in…
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Rain, hail or shine, it’s never a bad idea to check the coverage and quality of insulation in your home. There is no better way to save on your energy bills whether they’re for heating your home during the cold months or cooling it down with air-con during long, hot summers. The key phrase to…
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If a remodel of your home is on the agenda right now, stop and think what the next buyer of your property would value most. It’s a great approach to ensuring the money spent on your home doesn’t go to waste. Of course, unless you’re thinking of selling in the short term, it would be…
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How many of us are working from home, balancing a computer on our knee or trying to find ever-shrinking space on the dining room table, and wished we had a home office? The reality of working from home has revealed many benefits but also pulled the curtain back on some shortcomings in our own homes.…
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There are many tricks and tips to buying a property, but there’s one essential element that no one can avoid – getting your finances in great shape. Knowing what you can afford is a critical element of finding your first home or the next one that takes you higher up the property ladder. As an…
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Finding inspiration for a remodeling project in the home is a challenge for most owners – and it’s not for the reason you might think. There’s too much inspiration and information, and it can quickly become confusing; even overwhelming. A clear vision of how your home will feel overall is essential if you are to…
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