As an experienced real estate agent, I know that buying a home for the first time can be intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be! A great buying journey often depends on the questions you ask the seller and their agent when visiting the house or apartment. Below, I’ve listed five helpful questions to help you…
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In March, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that renewable energy – primarily solar power – had outpaced fossil fuel energy for the first time. The US solar industry installed 32.4 gigawatts-direct current of capacity in 2023 – “a remarkable 51% increase over 2022,” the SEIA noted. “This was the industry’s biggest year by…
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If you love real estate and want to earn profits from making deals and building a property portfolio, the allure of house flipping is undeniable. Who hasn’t dreamt of transforming a diamond in the rough into a stunning home, reaping a tidy profit in the process? Given the number of people in the market for…
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The real estate market may undergo peaks and troughs over the years, but you can guarantee there will always be good opportunities for keen-eyed investors. Many are drawn to the potential for high rental returns and relatively affordable property prices in a range of cities and towns across America. However, it’s crucial to approach this…
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The compulsory purchase of insurance by a mortgage borrower to protect their lender from a loan default is under investigation, according to a report from the leading financial news agency, Bloomberg. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is questioning the validity of forcing borrowers as a condition of a loan to pay for insurance that…
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Two big Hollywood names, along with the most famous of all the tech sector mega-rich, are headlining the real estate market at the moment. The Beverly Hills home of iconic sex symbol Raquel Welch, who died in February last year aged 83, has just been put on the market for $3.95 million. It’s a beautiful…
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Performing 24/7, 365 days of the year, fridges are the crucial quiet achiever of the kitchen. Yet they are also the most under-appreciated appliance so, when they stop working unexpectedly, both food and budgets can also rapidly suffer. With so many areas of the US having hot summers, it’s difficult to imagine how early generations…
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With spring on the doorstep, there is no better time to bring this refreshing new season inside your home; and the bedroom is a great place to start. The heart of a home’s relaxation, bedrooms are ideal for a spring fling of colourful quilts, sheer curtains and flowers. Best of all, a spring refresh can…
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Summer holidays are just around the corner and who isn’t excited about that? But in your holiday planning don’t forget the furry, feathered and fishy members of the house. Holidaying homeowners have several options for the care of these friends, with the best deal for cats, birds and fish likely to be for them to…
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The latest statistics from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance show 8% of Americans have a backyard pool, which totals around 10.4 million private waterholes across the country. Pool installations can be expensive but they can add value to a home and be worth their weight in gold for decades to come. The average cost…
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