Research has shown that a good bathroom, like a quality kitchen, can contribute more than 15% to the value of a property. While remodeling can be an expensive project because of its complexity, there are some great budget-smart ways to tackle the challenge. While a full remodel will usually need three contractors, a plumber, electrician…
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When it comes to home maintenance, owners tend to overrate their DIY skills, producing work that either doesn’t add value to their property or damages it. Be aware that poorly executed and finished work will diminish the property’s value. If buyers recognise poor work they will often seek a discount to pay for remediation or…
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Convincing your family to share the housework is one of life’s greatest domestic challenges. Asking your kids to do their chores instead of staring at their phones or blowing up stuff on computer games doesn’t get easier with the years. So, if caring and sharing also means sharing the housework, try these few ideas. Time…
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It’s always fun to predict the next home fashions, and when it comes to real estate, many owners love to know the colors in vogue for 2024. Whether renovating a new property or planning a home facelift, color choices can be swayed by what the paint manufacturers decide is this year’s fashion. For 2024, blue…
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Whether you should buy a new home before selling your current property has been a question since the beginning of the modern real estate market. The answer depends on factors ranging from your risk profile, financial situation and market conditions. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve been working with clients with…
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Winter is always a special time to put your home on the market. Buyers will often be grateful to come indoors, having battled the elements to arrive at your home for their walkthrough. So, this is the perfect opportunity to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will cast your home in an incredibly positive…
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Winter is a time to make your home super-cozy with a roaring fireplace, the heating system cranked up, throw rugs draped over sofas and holiday decorations to brighten your day against the gray outside. However, what you do to warm your home can also create a fire hazard. American fire departments report approximately 1.4 million…
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The old myth that you shouldn’t sell in winter doesn’t seem to be credible with some of our celebrities, who’ve put up a range of properties for sale in the last few weeks. Of course, their properties neatly fit into the super-luxe category, which rarely struggles regardless of the economic cycle or time of year.…
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If it feels like your home is getting on top of you and it’s impossible to find the time to finish the chores, don’t feel despondent. Many homeowners often struggle to find a balance between dedicating time to maintaining their home and living their best lives! So, as we enter the holiday season when family…
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It’s still not too late to plant a few winter vegetables in the garden. While most folks believe it’s almost impossible to grow anything but a pumpkin in the winter months, there are at least six other vegetables that love the cooler weather. And a vegetable patch is a beautiful garden feature when selling your…
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