We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to spend time updating your home to meet your needs. At…
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In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?” Mistakes in real estate are rarely small ones. Paying a few thousand dollars over the odds for a home doesn’t matter in the long run if you are considering your…
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So many uncertainties are part of a large-scale remodeling project that it’s no wonder most homeowners opt to sell up rather than endure the disruption of building works in their lives. Money is also a key consideration because more renovations run over budget than don’t. Life gets tricky if you run out of cash or…
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The American real estate scene is blessed with a system in which buyers have an agent as a trusted adviser on their journey to find a new home. Your agent not only locates the most suitable properties but validates the quality of each one, organizes buildings inspections and takes on the task of negotiating the…
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Finding a great tenant can be a challenge for any landlord. If you’re going to the expense of investing in a property to rent, then it is always a smart decision to use an agent to help you find suitable candidates. A wrong decision can mean missed rental payments down the track or damaged property…
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Working from home is going to become a permanent part of many professional lives, regardless of when this pandemic ends. Some companies are already scaling back on commercial rents and telling employees they’ll not be returning to their offices and cubicles. Many Americans are now expected to use their home as their office whether they…
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When we talk about the benefits of home improvements, the spotlight inevitably falls on how a new kitchen or bathroom refit can increase the potential sale price. These two rooms more than any other can offer the best return on investment if you’re thinking of ways to maximize the value of your home. Of course,…
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If you’re considering whether it’s the best time to sell your home, you’re probably wondering whether a quick renovation will maximize your property’s value. This is a tempting thought when you’re in no hurry to make a move and can invest both your time and cash. As your neighborhood real estate agent, I speak with…
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It’s a great feeling when you’ve worked hard to prepare your property for sale, and you see prospective buyers expressing a genuine interest in a purchase. You can start to imagine all the possibilities of finding your new home and beginning a new chapter of your life. But you’re not out of the woods yet.…
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Wine cellars have a wow factor. But that shouldn’t be a convincing argument to spend thousands of dollars creating a temperature-controlled room to store wine. Even at the luxury end of the market, a wine cellar is quite rare. You’ll be far more likely to find a state-of-the-art media room or comfortable home office facilities.…
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