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Five signs that say the kitchen needs to go

Choosing the best upgrade projects to complete before putting your home on the market can be confronting. If you select the wrong room or an improvement buyers don’t value, you’ll have wasted thousands of dollars and missed opportunities that would have maximized the value of your home. As an experienced agent in your neighborhood, I…
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Ease your fears with a pre-inspection report before selling

Waiting for the results of a buyer-commissioned home inspection can be a tense moment when selling your home; if the building doesn’t get a good review, the deal could go south. But you can avoid this anxiety by ordering your own inspection before putting your home on the market. You’ll find out if you’ve got…
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Our gratitude for Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year in real estate and consider what we have to be thankful for.  Thanksgiving is when we have all the family under one roof. It reminds us of the importance of home and heart. It’s a time to reflect on…
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Why this winter is an awesome time to buy

Against a background of strong job security trends and cooling real estate prices, this winter is likely to be an excellent time to purchase a new home. Buyers are entering a market where owners are more willing to negotiate discounts and concessions after enjoying two years of double-digit growth in the value of their homes. …
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Nine tips to make downsizing a wonderful adventure

Downsizing is a significant moment in the lives of many folks. It’s a time when you can scale back and enjoy the freedom of an empty nest. Selling the family home to live in a smaller property requiring less maintenance is an attractive proposition for many in their 50s and 60s. And the profit of…
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Stay alert and you’ll find your dream home

It pays to keep an open mind if you’re considering whether to enter the property market to upgrade your home, downsize or make your first purchase. Fluctuating property values and mortgage costs can make real estate a challenging market to interpret for some buyers. Media reports of exceptional growth in certain cities should always be…
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Wanna be ghost-free, who ya gonna call?

I don’t want to creep you out as we prepare for Halloween, but you could buy a haunted house and not have a ghost of a chance of knowing. No law in any state says an agent or the owner must explain if or why things go bump in the night or if the undead…
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Spooky designs to haunt this Halloween

Forget hardwood floors, walk-in pantries, and eco-ratings. With everyone’s favorite holiday now upon us, these must-have design features this month will haunt you forever.  Below is a look at the spooky design ideas that are hellishly hot right now.  Wet-look walls Whether it’s wallpaper that spontaneously oozes slime or – for the more ambitious –…
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Upgrading from a rental to buying your own home

The housing market often experiences fluctuations that can affect both renters and potential homebuyers. In some periods, significant increases in rental prices across various cities and regions can create a strong incentive for individuals to consider transitioning from renting to homeownership. Market reports frequently highlight disparities in rental price changes across different locations. Some cities…
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Four questions to ask your agent

Sellers who prepare their homes properly for sale can still get a great price. On the other hand, buyers can find good deals if they’re patient and diligent. Whether you’re a potential buyer or seller, it’s essential to understand that the national commentaries we see in newspapers, online and on TV are broad-brush in their…
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