It’s incredible to think Americans spend $300 billion every year on home improvements and repairs. While that’s a vast sum of money, it’s clear we’re dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our most significant financial asset. Upgrading a property is no small task, but the rewards are worth it. A survey by Harvard University suggests more…
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If you’re buying a property for the first time, or you’re returning to the market after an absence of a decade or more, it can be difficult to recognise some of the great buying opportunities that could come your way. That’s why using an experienced agent like myself can pay dividends. While there are some…
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If you’ve been balancing a laptop on your knee or are struggling to find a few inches of space between school books scattered on the dining table, then returning to work after the pandemic will have been a relief. If that was the new normal, it wasn’t much fun. However, repeated surveys suggest many Americans…
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Buying property successfully needs a calm, patient approach when you’re in a seller’s market like we find ourselves today. For buyers, it can feel pretty tough at times. There can be a lot of competition for property, but it’s essential you keep your cool. Here are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Bidding beyond…
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Rooms with a specific purpose are great conversation starters with prospective buyers as they walk through a home for the first time. Fancy kitchens for the would-be Michelin-starred chef, or a home theatre with all the bells and whistles, will grab attention and make your home memorable against standard homes in the same price range.…
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A bathroom remodel is an excellent strategy to increase your property’s value before sale or add modern luxury to your existing home. Together with a kitchen, the bathroom is the most complex room to upgrade because it requires attention to detail. You’ll need to coordinate at least four contractors – usually a builder, electrician, tiler…
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Not many Americans will conduct enough property transactions in their lifetime to claim absolute expertise in making a residential real estate deal. Market dynamics are rarely the same from one year to the next. Your experience as a seller or buyer will be very different when competition isn’t so fierce. So, understanding the characteristics of…
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Your home is your greatest financial asset and there’s nothing more wasteful than failing to ensure it’s dressed to impress when you put it on the market. First impressions are essential for buyer inspections to be a success. At the very least, you want the front of your home and the interior to look neat,…
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If you’re planning to sell your home right now, then you’ve probably got a Spring or Summer sale on your mind. And that’s great news because these times of year are the most popular time for buying property. With America’s real estate market red-hot – and it’s no different in our neighborhood – then you’re…
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If you can feel a hint of warmth in the air, then you’ll know Spring is upon us and there are a few tasks around the house that should get done now Winter is over. Spring is a great time to undertake those irritating maintenance jobs that may be playing on your mind. It’s the…
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