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The truth behind common catch phrases

When you’re selling your home, it’s important to be authentic in your marketing content and in how you talk to prospective buyers. Half-truths and approximations can be a selling disaster even if you or your agent have the best intentions. Watch out for this list of common catch phrases that buyers are likely to question.…
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Apps to help find dream home

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or about to upgrade your property for a second or third time, it’s a smart play to use technology to make your home-hunting as efficient as possible. Many buyers are now using phone apps exclusively to find their dream homes. These are some of the best. Zillow The market leader…
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Rethinking gas kitchen appliances

Since New York became the first state to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings, a debate has been raging about the health dangers of the gas stove in the family kitchen. An increasing number of owners are now replacing gas with an induction stovetop as part of a kitchen remodel.  The…
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Market poised for growth

The speed at which sentiment in the property market can change can be stunning. Just a few weeks of good economic news and renewed stability in mortgage costs will change how the future values of real estate across America are viewed. After 18 months in which the Federal Reserve increased interest rates to beat down…
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Power to make your home safer

If you’ve been looking at your electricity bill recently and wondering why so much power is being used, then it is worth investigating the value of having dedicated circuits for your major appliances. They can reduce your power bill, provide an extra safety precaution against appliances overheating and reduce the chance of circuits tripping when…
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Property compromises to save your partnership

Searching for your first or next home is rarely a straightforward journey for any couple. There will always be differences of opinion on the practicality and attractiveness of any property. The key to a successful home-hunt is listening to your partner’s point of view, respectfully expressing your opinions, and then finding a compromise. Many couples…
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Building wealth through property

Fluctuating property prices often make prospective buyers and investors think twice about the value of real estate and whether it is a safe investment. If you pay attention to only the day-to-day media coverage of the real estate scene, you will fail to see the big picture. In America today, the median sales price for…
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Embracing spring selling season

With the spring selling season upon us, many owners will be asking whether now is the right time to enter the market for a much-wanted upgrade to cope with a growing family, or to downsize and live a simpler life. The favorite selling period is from the beginning of April and through to the first…
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House hunting when stock is low

Americans are staying in their homes longer and aging in place, according to new data from the property portal and brokerage, Redfin. The finding indicates the current shortage of homes for sale across America isn’t just a result of higher interest rates but also due to owners holding onto their homes almost twice as long…
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Selling to Gen Z buyers

If you intend to upgrade your entry-level home, or you’re an investor seeking to divest a cheaper property, you’ll likely have to deal with the Gen Z buyers as they start to filter into the real estate market. The Gen Z cohort, which follows the much-discussed Millennials, were born between the years of about 1997…
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