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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Assessing the benefits of an extensive home remodel against selling your property is a task many homeowners undertake before they decide it’s time to move on. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. Our homes hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most significant financial…
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Preparing your home for sale can feel like an overwhelming task that needs to be scheduled between all the other demands and activities that life throws at you. A careful assessment of your home in its current state and then planning for improvements done with the help of an agent, can help ease the stress…
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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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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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Modern house designs often emphasize the garage, combining secure access into a property with the aesthetic of sleek doors that obey your command at the touch of a button. Buyers increasingly favor homes that have the garage integrated into the design so that it provides secure access – and they’re willing to pay a premium…
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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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