One of the secrets to successfully selling your home is to make a great first impression with prospective buyers. One of the most affordable options is to look at the quality of your lawn. It’s a feature often overlooked by sellers but says much about how you maintain your home in the eyes of buyers. …
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For a household feature that represents luxury and relaxation, a bathtub can be a stressful item to purchase. The number of options available today are head-spinning and it can be difficult to understand the best product for your needs. As a high-level tip, it’s useful to focus initially on the shape, depth, size and any…
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The world of real estate is continually changing with new technologies emerging that make it easier to buy and sell property, enhance security and improve the energy efficiency of our homes. One phrase that’s gaining traction with discerning buyers is “green plumbing” as the desire to have an environmentally-friendly home becomes increasingly important to younger…
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Remodeling your home can be such an exciting project. There is the thrill of visualising how your property will look when it’s completed and the fun of picking out materials and products to deliver the transformation. But there are many traps that can become expensive and time consuming if you accidentally fall into them. Below…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home – and that’s why it’s such a big focus for buyers when they search for property. A great kitchen can reward you with a higher sale price and reduce the time your home stays on the market. As a rule, it’s the first room owners consider renovating…
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Homeowners are often reluctant to update their windows if there’s even the remotest possibility that they can be rescued and repainted one last time. New windows are not cheap, and the essential question is whether it’s a good investment for your home. Payback can come in two ways – an improvement in your home’s value…
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In competitive housing markets, when demand outstrips the supply of homes, some buyers may become anxious to secure a property. This eagerness to make a purchase after an extended search period can potentially be exploited if buyers aren’t cautious. In their haste, some buyers might consider waiving standard rights in their contract of sale to…
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If you’ve ever dreamed of restoring a property to its former glory, you’ll know that buying the perfect place is just the start of the hard work. You can’t afford decision fatigue, overwhelm or over-capitalizing. You don’t want to spend so much on the project that you’ll never get your money back when it’s time…
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Landscaping is not at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to remodeling their home for profit ahead of a sale. Yet, a beautiful garden has a huge impact, especially if you target young families or own a smaller property that will attract owners who like to spend leisure time in a peaceful backyard.…
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When anyone asks how to prepare a home for sale, I feel as if I’m answering the clichéd question, “How long is a piece of string?” There’s no definitive answer because it depends on your budget, time available and how hard you’re prepared to work. Ambitious owners will style their home based on current fashions.…
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