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Eight-point checklist to help you find the right apartment

First impressions count for everything when you’re searching for a new apartment. You want to take in the location, the proximity to urban delights, such as cafes and restaurants, and the quality and maintenance of the building. A poorly presented apartment can be rejected at first sight by potential buyers, but often it’s worthwhile to…
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Seven mistakes to avoid when holding a viewing

The viewing of a home is a pivotal experience for buyers, either inspiring them about how they might create a new chapter in their lives or sending them home disappointed. When a prospective buyer conducts a walk-through of your home, it’s essential that you’ve done everything you can to give them the best impression. As…
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Five lessons in the art of downsizing

Is life feeling chaotic, packed with responsibilities for maintaining possessions that you don’t really want or value any more? It’s not an unusual feeling, especially among those who are beginning to think seriously about downsizing their home and creating a simpler life as they get older.  As an experienced neighborhood agent, I’ve worked with many…
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7 tips that will help you love urban life

After the peace and quiet of suburbia or the countryside, the hum of the city can be exciting and full of surprises.  As an agent with experience selling urban property, I can confidently say that I have clients who’d never dream of moving from the city. Its pulsating energy just can’t be replaced by the…
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7 actions to sell in warmer weather

If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, the warmer weather can be an excellent time to take action. Property markets can fluctuate, and when conditions are favorable for sellers, it’s wise to consider your options. Market conditions can be influenced by various factors, including economic trends, interest rates, and local supply and…
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Professional tips for painting a ceiling

It’s common for a home to pick up a few scrapes and scratches over the years as part of the wear and tear of home life. Walls accumulate chips and knocks while ceilings can attract stains from leaks fixed long ago, smoke stains from log fires and even insects squished in panic. If you own…
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Eight reasons why apartments are better than houses

Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that ownership of a house cannot match. Buying an apartment is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with any land. An apartment is a great entry point into the property market. Many older Americans eventually turn away from houses once the…
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7 remodeling mistakes to avoid before selling

A plan to remodel is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximize its value – but beware of falling into the traps that could cost more than they earn.  A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the preferences of buyers need to rule –…
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Six actions to make your move to a larger home a success

Six actions to make your move to a larger home a success

If you’ve set your heart on upsizing, it’s essential to put the basics in place or risk disappointment. You should be clear not only on the goals you wish to achieve by upsizing to a larger home, but also the amount of money you can spend to do it. As an experienced local agent, I…
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Five great reasons to upsize your home

Five great reasons to upsize your home

Your decision to upsize to a larger family home will be one of the most significant commitments of your life – and it’s essential to be clear on what you want and need. It can be a mistake to assume that owning a larger home will automatically solve issues such as feeling cramped, dealing with…
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