Making a great first impression on buyers is essential to winning their interest when you decide it’s time to sell. If there’s early hesitancy because of the quality or maintenance of your property, it’s challenging to encourage a buyer to make an offer or even continue their walk-through. Critical to presenting a pristine property is…
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The luxury property market continues to show impressive strength, backed by several celebrities who are making their moves. If you’re feeling tentative about putting your home on the market, perhaps you’ll be swayed by these superstars. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John has put his two-level Atlanta condo on the market. It’s on the 36th…
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Most homeowners consider the arrival of the Fall as spelling the end of color and vibrancy in their garden until spring comes around once again. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can plant several flowers now that will continue to give you blooms and color into the coming winter. These seven plants…
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With America’s favorite holiday fast approaching, you may be one of the brave folks to take the initiative and volunteer to host your family and friends for Thanksgiving. You’ll probably already be planning the day, and maybe buying a few essentials to dress the table and give your home a wonderful holiday atmosphere. While it…
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Remodeling has its challenges, however. The stress and work involved in managing contractors to achieve your vision can be overwhelming. Over-capitalization is an additional issue to ponder. If you spend $80,000-plus on a major remodel, you risk investing more in the property than it’s worth. Having the best house in the worst street is not…
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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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