Buying real estate for the first time can feel quite intimidating – you’ve got to deal with agents, sellers, rival buyers, banks and lawyers. And it’s not always clear what role each of them plays in the process. As an experienced local agent, I have worked with many young and first-time buyers. It’s great to…
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As anyone who’s completed a bathroom remodel will tell you, the most significant influence on design is the humble bathtub. Because of its size, its placement will dictate where other elements, such as the vanity, shower and toilet, can be installed. If you’re dealing with a tight space, you should consider combining a bath and…
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Staging your home before a viewing can be one of the most important actions you can take to help maximize the value of your home once it’s on the market. Preparing your home for prospective buyers can be a challenge, especially if you remain living in the property while it’s for sale. If you’ve moved…
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Selling a home is an intense undertaking at the best of times, but your nerves can be strung even tighter when your prospective buyer sends around their building inspector. Most Contracts of Sale will make a successful transaction contingent on the building report. Detrimental findings in a property inspector’s report encourage the buyer to return…
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Painting your home is a budget-friendly improvement that anyone can do, whether you’re about to sell, or just want to freshen the place up a bit. A bright home is right at the top of buyer expectations these days, and creating a fresh, beautiful color scheme will turn heads. It can also go a long…
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Like many areas of life, the real estate business has its fair share of sayings and clichés. The most common is “location, location, location” because a great location can be worth just as much, if not more, than an amazing house. Other popular phrases represent essential elements of buying and selling property. Here’s a few…
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Even if you’ve been through the experience before, remodeling your home can still be a scary idea. You’ll know all about the stress of keeping the project within budget and on a time schedule. Upgrading a home is a mixture of science and art, and you need to be on top of the quality of…
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Homeowners often ask me what happens to their home’s value if they spend $50,000 or so on a new kitchen. Could they add the renovation cost onto the asking price, and maybe something extra for the inconvenience? If only it was that easy! The value of any property is determined by far more than a…
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Big home improvement projects usually percolate in our heads for months, maybe even years, before we finally take action. The motivation to break out the tools, or to start hiring contractors, can vary from wanting to prepare your home for sale, or simply rewarding yourself with some creature comforts, such as a landscaped garden, swimming…
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We can feel the approach of Winter in the air, and that means you need to double-down on the maintenance of your roof. Leaks that crack and stain the ceiling can also undermine the structure of your home and ultimately cause thousands of dollars in damage. As an experienced real estate agent, I tell homeowners…
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