Moving homes is recognized as one of life’s most stressful events – up there with divorce and death. If you need to execute a fast property shift, stress levels can rise even higher, but with efficiency and calmness as your mantra, moving house in a month is possible, believe it or not! Here’s how: Week…
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Touted as being the warmest on record, this winter also included freezing arctic blasts in January across most of the country while the south-east experienced a mid-March return to winter after warmer spring temperatures. As a result, American gardens, and especially lawns, are now needing extra help after such a unique, and damaging, season as…
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Towels are one of the most-used items in a home. And even though we’re clean when we use them, they are certainly items that need a good, regular wash. But did you know there is a good and bad way to wash a towel? Whirlpool, Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, and The New York…
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The real estate market is a dynamic ecosystem influenced by various factors. While specific conditions can vary greatly by location and time, understanding general market trends and key influencing factors can help you make more informed decisions about property investments. Housing markets are typically cyclical, experiencing periods of growth, stability, and occasional declines. These cycles…
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Keeping track of the mortgage market can be a full-time job when you’re preparing to upgrade. New offers come onto the market all the time even though our interest rate is staying stubbornly high amid speculation the drift down will begin in the next few months. As an experienced local real estate agent, I work…
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With the presidential campaign in full swing and both candidates confirmed, new research says the affordability of real estate will influence the votes of both homeowners and renters. Property affordability and the availability of rental properties will impact on how some 53% of owners and renters will vote. The findings in the Redfin survey, which…
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The Dude was right! Rugs can strikingly add to the ambience of any room in moments while adding both a focal point and surface protection. These additions can also be easily moved or removed altogether, depending on the season, and don’t have to break the budget. Size and position When it comes to rugs, size…
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Cushiony comfort will bring sleep relief faster than you can say snooze and fresh, plump pillows make a bed feel inviting. But finding the perfect pillow can be a nightmare, especially when there are so many possibilities to choose from. The Sleep Foundation recommends buying a new pillow every 18 months as they can quickly…
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Buyers are beginning to take a different approach to the property market by prioritizing price over location, according to a new survey. The rising cost of mortgages over the past two years has caused this switch in buyer focus. As an experienced real estate agent, I understand why 56% of buyers told a Coldwell Banker…
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Many Americans dream of buying the classic “fixer-upper” – turning the little frog into a handsome prince! It’s a romantic idea, but there are some risks that if you know about in advance, you can successfully steer around. There’s no doubt fixer-upper homes are in big demand, and that often means they’re not always as…
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