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A New Year’s resolution to sell will create an exciting future

If the idea of selling your home and moving to a bigger property won’t go away, why not make it a New Year’s resolution and promise yourself you’re going to make it happen? As the holiday season and New Year approaches, this can be an excellent time to start planning your future. By putting your…
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How to downsize and wipe the slate clean

Have you ever thought of wiping the slate clean to make a new fresh start in your life?  While many of us consider the possibility but back away from the inevitable upheaval. But it’s definitely possible to downsize your life. It starts with your property and possessions and it’s not overwhelming if you take it…
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6 reasons to sell in the fall

It’s a myth of real estate that selling in the fall is a bad idea. That’s not my experience as an agent in our neighborhood. Many of my clients have had wonderful outcomes from campaigns that began in the fall with deals completing just a few weeks later. So, why do people erroneously believe they…
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4 reasons why it makes sense to sell in colder months

If you’ve been planning to sell and your renovations have missed their summer deadlines, don’t panic – the fall and early winter is an excellent time to find willing buyers. The spring and summer months offer an opportunity to upgrade your street appeal by fixing fences, refreshing garden plants, and painting windows and the front…
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8 small repairs to make your home feel cleaner

A clean and tidy home is essential when presenting your property to prospective buyers. Most prospects will turn their backs on properties that are dirt traps. They won’t see past the mess and will never imagine that this is where they’d want to create the next chapter of their lives. But there may be a…
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6 Instagram property accounts to inspire you

Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as an experienced agent, I find home makeover stories compelling. They often inform my views on how my clients can upgrade their home to maximize value before…
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Tax-time looms and good investors are getting prepared

If you own investment property that’s rented, you’re approaching a familiar time of year when you must gather receipts for expenses and income to prepare an end-of-year statement for the IRS. You’ll find a comprehensive outline of how to complete a submission under “Topic 414” on the IRS website, but as an experienced agent who…
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6 tips for hiring an interior designer

How often are we told that we should start a remodeling project with a vision?  It’s a common piece of advice that assumes we all have the ability to visualize in our minds precisely what we want. Yet, picturing the best way to use space or match colors is not a skill everyone possesses.   Starting…
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5 factors that make a great agent in a fast-moving market

The current property market is buzzing with activity, and a term that’s increasingly being used to describe buyer behavior is FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. This phenomenon is driving significant trends in the real estate sector. If you’re about to enter the market to find your dream home, you need a great agent. Here’s…
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Create a stunning ensuite to win buyers’ hearts

Americans love an ensuite, and installing a brand new bathroom as part of the main bedroom is a great way to prepare your house for sale and achieve the maximum possible sale price. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’m confident that creating or remodelling an ensuite is a real winner and will boost…
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