The challenge of a seller’s market is that it can lull you into a false sense of security. It’s easy to adopt a relaxed attitude in the belief you’ll have no problem selling your home. Unfortunately, that mindset rarely achieves the best possible price for your most important financial asset. Remember that selling in today’s…
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Trying to buy a new home in a boom property market can be frustrating and, as an experienced agent, I totally get it! Every time you roll up for a walk-through, the seller’s agent can make you feel like half the world wants this particular piece of real estate. But have no fear. Whether you’re…
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If you’re buying your first home, or it’s been a while since you’ve been in the property market, you may question the importance of building inspections. They add to your costs, and some sellers will say there’s nothing wrong with their property and you should save your money. Many buyers in the current market forgo…
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First-time buyers can be excused for being confused when assessing if a property is in their price range. Your agent will be your guide on this topic. But in the current market, it can be difficult even for experienced professionals to land on the perfect number consistently. There’s a cocktail of details that needs to…
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Americans continue to spend billions of dollars every year upgrading their homes. Remodeling can be a great strategy if you’re thinking of selling or renting out your place as if you have the work done with care, there’s little doubt you’ll achieve a better financial outcome by investing in this way. Bathrooms and kitchens are…
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Remodeling your kitchen is a great strategy to achieve a top-dollar result when you decide that it is time to sell. A kitchen upgrade can hit the hot buttons of buyers. Many love a five-star kitchen that fulfills their desire to entertain friends and family. If you’re thinking of improving your kitchen before selling, or…
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As the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to the outdoors and dreams of sun-filled days in the perfect Summer garden. Planning a great outside entertaining area, or mapping out landscaping improvements, requires some time, attention to detail and putting some money aside. But if you’re looking for a real wow factor, then a high-quality…
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It’s incredible to think Americans spend $300 billion every year on home improvements and repairs. While that’s a vast sum of money, it’s clear we’re dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our most significant financial asset. Upgrading a property is no small task, but the rewards are worth it. A survey by Harvard University suggests more…
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If you’re buying a property for the first time, or you’re returning to the market after an absence of a decade or more, it can be difficult to recognise some of the great buying opportunities that could come your way. That’s why using an experienced agent like myself can pay dividends. While there are some…
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If you’ve been balancing a laptop on your knee or are struggling to find a few inches of space between school books scattered on the dining table, then returning to work after the pandemic will have been a relief. If that was the new normal, it wasn’t much fun. However, repeated surveys suggest many Americans…
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