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7 tips that will help you love urban life

After the peace and quiet of suburbia or the countryside, the hum of the city can be exciting and full of surprises.  As an agent with experience selling urban property, I can confidently say that I have clients who’d never dream of moving from the city. Its pulsating energy just can’t be replaced by the…
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7 actions to sell in warmer weather

If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, the warmer weather means its a great time to take action.  The property market across America and in our neighborhood has rarely been so good for sellers and this season is a bumper one.  Pent-up demand created by a lack of properties for sale during…
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Professional tips for painting a ceiling

It’s common for a home to pick up a few scrapes and scratches over the years as part of the wear and tear of home life. Walls accumulate chips and knocks while ceilings can attract stains from leaks fixed long ago, smoke stains from log fires and even insects squished in panic. If you own…
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Eight reasons why apartments are better than houses

Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that ownership of a house cannot match. Buying an apartment is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with any land. An apartment is a great entry point into the property market. Many older Americans eventually turn away from houses once the…
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7 remodeling mistakes to avoid before selling

A plan to remodel is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximize its value – but beware of falling into the traps that could cost more than they earn.  A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the preferences of buyers need to rule –…
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Six actions to make your move to a larger home a success

Six actions to make your move to a larger home a success

If you’ve set your heart on upsizing, it’s essential to put the basics in place or risk disappointment. You should be clear not only on the goals you wish to achieve by upsizing to a larger home, but also the amount of money you can spend to do it. As an experienced local agent, I…
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Five great reasons to upsize your home

Five great reasons to upsize your home

Your decision to upsize to a larger family home will be one of the most significant commitments of your life – and it’s essential to be clear on what you want and need. It can be a mistake to assume that owning a larger home will automatically solve issues such as feeling cramped, dealing with…
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The opportunities of fixer-uppers in a hot market

The opportunities of fixer-uppers in a hot market

A trait of a booming market is the desire of buyers to find a bargain by seeking our properties that need remodelling or redevelopment. It’s a great way into the market for investors, property developers and, in some circumstances,  first-time buyers.  But unless you’ve spent time researching your target property, your prospective purchase might prove…
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6 ways to make the most of our booming property market

6 ways to make the most of our booming property market

This spring is revealing itself as one of the busiest seasons for property that our local market has ever seen.  The real estate market across the United States is rocketing with values rising by 10% and more thanks to a series of Covid-related factors. We’re seeing renewed economic confidence as the vaccine is rolled out…
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Nine-point strategy to find your ideal investment property

Nine-point strategy to find your ideal investment property

Finding a great investment property requires due diligence and discipline around the organization of your finances. You need to be on top of mortgage and tax obligations, as well as potential income and tax benefits and write-offs you’ll receive. Focus on the anticipated financial benefits from an investment property: are you seeking an outright profit…
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