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Red-hot ideas to reduce your heating bills

If utility bills have been hitting hard lately, you’re probably asking what else you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home. Insulation is now becoming a home selling feature, commanding a price premium. If you’re taking on an insulation project, keep all your invoices for the time when you sell. This list…
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Considering Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know

Property wealth can fluctuate over time, and for many homeowners, there may come a point when downsizing becomes an attractive option. This is especially true for older individuals who have built up significant equity in their homes over the years. If you’re considering downsizing, here are some key points to keep in mind: Understanding Your…
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Prioritize these six jobs in your new home

Moving into your first home is incredibly exciting and marks the beginning of an important chapter in your life. If you are thinking of embarking on some major upgrades, it may pay to get to know your new home well first. It’s worth keeping a journal of your general first impressions of living in the…
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Luxury ideas for when buyers come knocking

We all love a great TV show, and it might not surprise you that one of my favorites is “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”. I can get hooked by a good dose of TV reality. Additionally, LA is a great city, and I love real estate, so this show ticks all my boxes. There’s a…
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Seven ways to spring into action before selling

With more than a million homes listed for sale across America at peak times, you would not be alone in considering whether spring, the most popular season to buy and sell property, is the ideal moment to put your property on the market. As an experienced agent, I’ve seen many value cycles come and go.…
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Six mistakes to avoid with your forever home

Owners seeking to upgrade often dream of finding their “forever home”; a real estate nirvana in which concerns about the ebbs and flows of property values become a distant memory. Any remodeling or even minor scale improvements will be for your benefit alone, and there’s no need to worry about their impact on the property’s…
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Six tips to maximize rental income

Rental property investment can be a lucrative venture when market conditions are favorable. As vacancy rates fluctuate and rental demand shifts, investors and landlords have opportunities to maximize the value of their investments. Rental markets across different regions can vary significantly, with some areas experiencing low vacancy rates and others facing higher competition. These market…
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Six ways to prepare for a market upswing

You don’t have to be Warren Buffet or Elon Musk to think differently or to understand that when the market is all moving one way, maybe there’s an opportunity in the opposite direction. What do I mean by that?  It’s my way of telling you that right now could be the best time to buy.…
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Property wisdom from HGTV stars

If you plan to buy a property in the next few months, you should be scouring the internet for articles and data that will give you insights into the market. Staying on top of real estate articles takes stamina, however, and it’s more efficient to use the services of a broker to give you the…
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Buyer tips for today’s market

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to move up the property ladder, it’s crucial to approach your property search with a well-thought-out strategy. Market conditions can vary, but certain principles remain constant. Here’s my top 5 checklist to keep in mind during your current property search: Stay Informed About Market Conditions Market conditions can…
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