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Nine ways to keep your remodel project under control

Whether you’re about to sell your home, or you’ve bought a new property that needs some TLC, remodeling projects always require attention to detail. Costs can spiral out of control if you don’t scope the limit of work and create a budget that you’re determined to stay within. As your neighborhood real estate agent, I…
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The hottest new high-tech kitchen features

Remodeling your kitchen can be awesome fun if you’ve got a healthy budget. Design options and colors are head-spinning and full of potential to help you create a loving and warm home.  And if you love a touch of tech, then the latest appliances and gadgets might blow your mind. In my experience as a…
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3 mistakes to avoid when preparing your home for sale

Preparing your home for sale can be a complex mixture of decision-making and multi-tasking the various projects that need to be done in a hurry. There’s no doubt some astute improvement to your home will significantly contribute to achieving a great sales price. The key to success is not the upgrades you’ve chosen to undertake…
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10 pro-tips to declutter your home

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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Eight ways to take the worry out of downsizing

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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10 tips to make remodels manageable

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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11 tips to avoid a kitchen remodel mistake

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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7 steps to a basement conversion

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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Six reasons why an inspection is essential before you buy

With the market so hot right now, it’s tempting to skip a building inspection in your race to win the home of your dreams. But don’t do it! It shouldn’t even be tempting. A golden rule of buying property is, eliminate emotion! There’s nothing wrong with falling in love with a property, but you need…
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How to manage a bathroom makeover

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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