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Apps designed to make moving house easy

Moving home is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, but technology can help simplify the process. There are numerous apps designed to assist with various aspects of moving. Here’s how you can find the right apps to make your move smoother: Avvinue You begin by filling out a questionnaire. Based on your answers, it…
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Eight ways to get ready for a winter sale

It doesn’t matter what time of year you decide to sell, there’s always a list of season-specific tasks that must be completed to ensure your home is presentation-perfect when buyers start walking through your door. If you’re planning your move right now, you’ll be figuring out how to make the most of the winter market…
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Market mood a neat balancing act

As the American economy changes down gears in an effort to quell post-pandemic inflation, it’s easy to over-read the impact on real estate. Like many sectors of economy, the pendulum of power continually swings between seller and buyer.  In property, as Americans face higher mortgage costs, the momentum is coming back towards the buyer after…
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Seven simple ideas to winterize your home

The first frost on the ground will be a timely reminder that you may have a few jobs to do around the home before the cold weather sets in. Winterizing your home will not only make it more comfortable but it should save a small fortune on utility bills that seem to rise with every…
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Six reasons why it makes sense to sell in winter

If you’re preparing to sell your home in the next few months, you may find that making your move this winter rather than waiting for a spring campaign will deliver a better result. The theories and myths of real estate suggest spring is the best time of year to sell your home.  But actually, there’s…
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Securing a home loan if you’re self-employed

Small business might be the backbone of America, but those who have the courage to go down this path, often also providing employment for others, can find it challenging to secure a mortgage. While lenders may set a higher bar for the self-employed, it is worth persevering with an application. If you use a mortgage…
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Five remodeling challenges that make upsizing a great option

If you’re weighing up the pros and cons of selling your home or remodeling, there’s a temptation to stay in place, shying away from the commitment of finding a new home in a highly active and competitive market. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’ve worked with many clients who began their home-selling journey…
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Five gardening ideas that are full of beans

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who can’t get through their early morning routine without a coffee, have you ever wondered about the possibility of reusing all those grinds that you tip in the trash? Coffee grinds are excellent fertilizer and perfect for a small balcony garden for a condo or apartment and…
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Why it pays to live on the sunny side of the street

As utility bills continue to rise, you might be wondering if there’s a way to reduce these costs and what impact this would have on the future resale of your home. These are smart questions, because energy-efficient homes are highly desirable among buyers who want low power bills as they tailor their lives to deal…
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How to use fall colors to sell your home

With summer disappearing into the distance and the fall fast upon us, homeowners aiming to sell in the next few months have an excellent opportunity to exploit the change of seasons. While there is never a wrong time of year to sell a property, the cozy days of fall and winter can work if you…
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