Making a successful purchase of a home requires the alignment of several factors, and one of the least-mentioned but most important is your relationship with a mortgage broker or bank loans officer. Ensuring you have found the most suitable financial product for your purchase is critical. A combination of rising real estate prices and a…
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If you’re selling your home right now or planning to do so, understanding the biggest red flags that turn off buyers will be hugely helpful. When preparing your home for sale, avoid basic mistakes that will undermine your hard work. Bad smell Nothing makes a buyer balk faster than the smell of cigarettes and tobacco.…
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A strength of the American real estate market is the availability of an agent to help you find and purchase a property. While this service is commonplace in the US, buyers in many international markets are left to fend for themselves, locating a suitable property and then being forced to negotiate their own deals with…
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American property prices continue to defy the gravity of higher mortgage costs with values rising for a fifth consecutive month. While sellers are staying away in historic numbers, the average price of property has increased 1.9% in the past 12 months, according to the Case-Schiller index. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has added further…
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As a responsible homeowner, making your property safe for young trick-or-treaters is essential. Everyone wants an accident-free Halloween in the neighborhood, so these few tips will ensure the local kids have a scary and super-fun night. Clear paths Tidy up the front yard, removing any garden tools or toys that might be left out. Light…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home soon, you’ll be getting lots of advice about the price you should ask, the right time to sell, the state of the local market, and even the right agent to engage. One golden piece of guidance should never be ignored: give your home curb appeal. A great first…
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Remodeling a bathroom can significantly enhance a home’s selling status by modernizing its appeal, increasing functionality and showcasing a clean, updated space that potential buyers find attractive and valuable. Website Opendoor calculates a new bathroom will enhance the asking price by almost 6%. Other data suggests you can get a $4 return on every $1…
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The installation of an induction stovetop is proving to be a popular home improvement. Owners are saying goodbye to their inefficient electric model or dispensing with a gas cooktop that is now said to be bad for the environment. Induction stoves have been around since the 1970s, first released by Westinghouse. However, induction cooking was…
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If you’re a fan of online sites and magazines that help minimize your domestic duties and give you more hours in your day, then I’m right with you. And when summer turns to fall, and it’s time to do a little deep cleaning to rid our homes of dust and dirt accumulated from having doors…
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It only seemed a few weeks ago that we were enjoying the warm days of summer. But with winter on the way, it’s time to double down at home and prepare for colder days. Now is a perfect time of year to give your home a spruce up and deep clean, so these recommendations will…
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