If you’re in buying or selling mode right now, you’ll be watching property prices and wondering what current market trends mean for you. Home values can be influenced by various factors, including interest rates and investor activity. However, it’s important to remember that while national trends are interesting, real estate is made up of local…
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The closing process when buying property can be full of mixed emotions as you grapple with the excitement of the purchase against the fear something might go wrong and dash your dreams. Losing a property once an offer has been accepted is a rare event – but it can happen. This means you should never…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the preparation areas and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise…
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Finding a dream home is no small challenge for buyers. But it’s common to be left scratching their heads at some of the phrases used by real estate agents when a deal on a property is close to being finalized. In my experience as an agent, the terms that confuse the most are when we…
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In real estate, an increasing number of buyers are now qualifying prospective properties not just on square-footage and the number of bedrooms but also on whether it has a home office space. As an experienced local agent, investing in a home office is a great idea to maximize the value of your home. And it’s…
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It’s a daunting feeling when you start a remodeling project – you have great expectations but there’s a lot on the line, including your money. Whether you’re undertaking the work to improve your lifestyle or upgrading the property so it’s ready for sale, careful thought and planning are essential. As a local real estate agent,…
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Downsizing is incredibly liberating if you feel like you’re rattling around a large family home. It was once full of noise and laughter but now sits mostly empty because the children have grown up and left the nest. While there’s a sadness attached to these situations, it can be an exciting time if you can…
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Picking the best time of year to sell your home is a challenge many owners wrestle with as they plan their move on the property ladder. The most popular theory suggests springtime is optimal, but as a long-time agent in our neighborhood I’ve seen strong evidence to say each season has its benefits. Fall is…
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When you buy your first apartment, it’s so important to focus on being a good neighbor. Making a great first impression will help you settle into your new home more easily, and enhance the experience of property ownership. Your proximity to your neighbors when you’re living in an apartment block is so much more intense…
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The property market’s current strength is encouraging many owners of apartments to consider maximizing the value of their home by putting it on the market now. With values continuing to rise on the back of economic optimism, low interest rates and pent-up buyer demand, there has rarely been a better time to test the market.…
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