Preparing your property for sale or even making it more enjoyable to live in, often involves throwing out unwanted or unused possessions and injecting some discipline into your housekeeping. Nothing turns off a prospective buyer faster than an untidy or dirty home. Viewings that include your dishes in the sink or clothes in a corner…
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Downsizing is often billed as the ultimate path to resolving money concerns later in life, reducing responsibilities and starting an exciting new chapter. Many folks who downsize face a financial hardship that needs a short-term fix, but most are entering the autumn years with a family home that’s too big now their children are adults…
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Even once you’re lucky enough to have bought your dream home, it’s likely you’ll want to make improvements and add to its value in the years ahead. Favorite upgrades usually focus on either the kitchen or bathrooms, where styles and colors change regularly. These areas can date your home if they’re not refreshed every decade…
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If you want to add value to your home, one of the best remodel projects in the current market is a bathroom makeover. Few features of a home have the wow factor of a beautiful, new bathroom. Real estate research suggests you can add 10% onto the asking price of your entire home if you’re…
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When the time comes to downsizing from your family home to a smaller condo or apartment, you’ll be grateful that you made some plans in advance. Downsizing can be stressful if you try to fit all your possessions, especially large furniture, into a smaller home. As an experienced local agent, I’ve helped many couples create…
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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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