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10 hot tips to get your kitchen cookin’

The kitchen is the heart of any home, so it’s no surprise it’s the favorite room to remodel. You can enjoy the upgrade for many years, and it helps maximize the value of your property when you decide it’s time to sell. As your local real estate agent, I believe remodeling your kitchen will likely…
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Tenants still need to pay rent despite eviction ban

The US Government has sought to issue a nationwide, blanket ban on residential evictions until the end of the year. The moratorium has come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its legal merit is yet to be challenged in court at the time of writing this piece.  Known as the Coronavirus Aid,…
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How to find peace of mind as an investor

An insurance company slogan once famously claimed, “No one can surely predict the future, but we can protect it” – a pitch to give today’s property investors reason to think. You never know when disaster might strike and you need to repair damage, cover a liability claim after a tenant’s injury or suffer a loss…
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9 tips to be winter-ready

The nights are drawing in and that chill in the evening air tells us summer is over, and it’s time to begin a few home maintenance tasks before winter arrives. Preparing for cold weather can help reduce your heating bills as well as mitigate against structural damage caused by rains, snow and freezing temperatures. Perhaps…
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10 cost-effective ways to make a high-end impression

Finding a professional company to dress your home so that it’s ready for sale is a great way to maximize a final sale price. If your budget allows, you will find this an excellent investment that will give you additional funds to finance your next home. As your local real estate agent, I have seen…
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Six secrets to boosting the value of your home before sale

Sellers will often ask how they can improve the value of their home before putting on to the market. It’s the smart question to ask because when it comes to making a big impression with prospective buyers, you can achieve a lot with very little investment. The opposite is also true – if a buyer…
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Six tips to help you find a great buyer agent

When you’re a first-home buyer, the experience can feel a little confronting – advice comes from an overwhelming number of well-meaning sources and you face the daunting task of selecting an agent to help you navigate past the pitfalls of a purchase. A third of all prospective home buyers are currently first-timers according to the…
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Is flipping property an investment strategy for you?

It’s hard to find a more ambitious property investor than a flipper. These are the folks who buy rundown properties, fix them up and then sell at a profit in just a few months. If you like the sound of generating wealth from flipping properties, be aware you’ll need to be super-smart at spotting real…
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How to get on the property ladder with a fixer-upper

Looking for a property that is in less than pristine condition but has a lot of potential is a successful strategy for many first-home buyers who are working with a limited budget.  It’s a great approach so long as you don’t take any shortcuts in assessing the structural quality of the property before making an…
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How to get the basics right when selling your home

When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be overwhelming. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile and then filter it out. The task of selling your home is pretty simple. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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