Redesigning your kitchen is an exciting project, but there were lots of small traps to avoid along the way. A successful kitchen renovation combines aesthetic design with practical application. Failure to achieve both these goals can leave you disappointed and frustrated. A great kitchen can add enormous value to a home. Today’s buyers are either…
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Converting your basement into a liveable area will improve your lifestyle and add value to your home – which is why so many homeowners do it. Your budget will depend on the type of room you wish to create. At the top end, you can expect to spend $75,000+ on a media room that’s decked…
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With the market so hot right now, it’s tempting to skip a building inspection in your race to win the home of your dreams. But don’t do it! It shouldn’t even be tempting. A golden rule of buying property is, eliminate emotion! There’s nothing wrong with falling in love with a property, but you need…
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If you want to add value to your home, one of the best remodel projects in the current market is a bathroom makeover. Few features of a home have the wow factor of a beautiful, new bathroom. Real estate research suggests you can add 10% onto the asking price of your entire home if you’re…
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When the time comes to downsizing from your family home to a smaller condo or apartment, you’ll be grateful that you made some plans in advance. Downsizing can be stressful if you try to fit all your possessions, especially large furniture, into a smaller home. As an experienced local agent, I’ve helped many couples create…
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Are you feeling a little stress creeping into your life as you close in on buying your dream home, or take stock now that you’ve made your purchase? Don’t worry: it’s a common emotion and completely understandable. A lot is at stake when you make one of the most significant purchases of your life. And…
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The decision to upsize your family home is often years in the planning and part of your long-term wealth strategy, but sometimes life can spring the change on you. Upsizing to a larger family home is a significant financial decision as it commits you to a bigger mortgage, increased utility bills and higher rates and…
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House hunters love a beautiful garden, but many run for the hills once they figure out how much work it takes to keep one in great shape. A wonderful garden turns heads but ultimately attracts only those buyers who find pleasure from working in the backyard. As a local agent, I’ve worked with clients who…
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One of the greatest mistakes many buyers make is to rush the decision. It’s easy to get swept up in the emotion of finding your dream home. Even in a hot market, it’s important not to buy on emotion or skip important steps that will protect you. Diligent agents will insist that all the necessary…
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It comes to most of us eventually – the day when we decide it’s time to let go of the family home and downsize to simplify your life and minimize your expenses. Downsizing is one of the most popular reasons for buying and selling real estate among those in their mid-50s and early 60s. That’s…
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