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9 tips to maximize value in a booming Spring market

The arrival of spring sunshine often brings increased interest from property buyers. Seasonal changes can influence the real estate market, with spring typically being a popular time for both buyers and sellers. To make the most of any market opportunity, it’s important to avoid common mistakes that could potentially reduce the value of your home.…
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It’s a great time to sell but make a plan for what comes next

When the property market favors sellers, it can be tempting to capitalize on the opportunity. However, homeowners considering selling should carefully weigh the consequences of such a decision. While a seller’s market can offer attractive prices, it’s crucial to look beyond the potential financial gain. Your property is likely your largest financial asset – and…
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Six tips for setting up your first home

Taking the keys to your first home is an unforgettable moment – you have a place of your very own and all your life goals suddenly seem possible. There’s no shortage of work ahead of you, of course. But it’s all good fun – shopping for furniture, planning the lay-out of your new home and…
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Key relationships to forge when you buy property

No man (or woman) is an island, as the saying goes, and that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and great professionals who can guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so much at…
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Seven ways sellers can make a great first impression

You only get one chance to make a first impression – and that’s why curb appeal is so important when you are preparing to sell a house. Prospective buyers have been known to drive to a home, take one look and keep driving, having convinced themselves in a microsecond that this is not the property…
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Nine steps for creating a remodeling budget

If you’ve been glued to the endless stream of home improvement shows on TVs during the pandemic, then you may be thinking about what you should do to improve your property. They inspire you to be creative and often encourage you to address issues with your home that have been bugging you for months, maybe…
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The kitchen fashion you can’t ignore

Today’s buyers prioritize the kitchen more than any other room in a home – it’s where the family gathers and memories are created. And while other factors, such as location and the number of the bedrooms, will always be big influences, there’s no doubt a great kitchen wins hearts of prospective buyers. As an experienced…
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Cleaning hacks to win the hearts of buyers

Working with my clients – walking through their homes during a buyer inspection or as part of a valuation before sale – I get to learn some pretty interesting cleaning hacks. Every smart homeowner knows it’s a good move to declutter and clean up before either a prospective buyer pays you a visit, or you…
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‘Short sale’ and ‘foreclosure’ sales explained

When you’re hunting for a property, you may come across a couple of terms that will be unfamiliar to you – the “short sale” and “foreclosure”. What’s the difference, you may ask. Each term refers to a property that’s for sale, but the process of completing a deal is very different. If you find a…
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Six tips for downsizing successfully

If you’re thinking about downsizing your home and upsizing your life, then you’re on the brink of an amazing adventure. As an experienced real estate agent in our neighborhood, I’ve helped many couples form a strategy for where they want to live, and what else they want to experience in life as they head into…
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