March 2017

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Selling A House: Just How Complicated Is It?

Selling your house has never been easy, and not just because of the emotional bond one can form with their place of residence. The complicated legal intricacies that go behind selling a house are endless. There are a lot of necessary papers to be acquired and filled in, and this can be time-consuming and tedious, not to speak of how annoying bureaucracy like this can get for a person, especially if they...

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If You Want To Invest In Real Estate, These Are The Tips To Success

Many consumers still feel the sting of the housing market fallout of the mid-2000s. Many investors and banks lost their shirts on foreclosures and mortgage bankruptcies. Forecasters are predicting various outcomes for the future of the real estate market, which has some investors with extra capital considering getting back into the real estate game. It seems like those who made out the best with real...

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4 High-Tech Gadgets That Make Your Home Smart

  Do you want to make your home a little more interconnected for a truly modern and convenient living? There are now tons of smart home products --- that are embedded or come with devices that let you automate them on the go or from your Smartphone. Home automation is no longer a future idea; it’s now here with us in the form of smart home gadgets that a bit of science fiction to your...

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This Will Fast Track Your Journey To Your Dream Home

The most demoralizing moment when you join the property market is realising you don’t earn enough. Well, not enough to buy the home you want. Every house that you immediately like is somehow 20% above what you can afford. “Fixer-uppers” with no real potential are only tempting because of their prices. If you're like me, you've started wondering how you can make the extra money you...

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Australian Real Estate Market Being Gutted?

With interesting decisions and data surrounding the different Australian real-estate markets, it appears there could be some activity that is not in the best interest of Australian’s. Sydney has shown great increase in the last few years, with 13% improvement from just last year. The property valuation Sydney has seen prices consistently increase, creating potential for international investors. As...

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Four Ways New Homeowners Can Keep Their HOA Off Their Back

Belonging to a neighborhood with an HOA can be both a blessing and a curse. This rings especially true for new homeowners who've never dealt with an HOA before. On one hand, you enjoy the privilege of having a picturesque neighborhood and enjoy a more peaceful lifestyle (think: lack of noise interruptions due to regulations). On the flip side, you’re expected to keep up your home in accordance to...

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The Frugal Student Renter’s Survival Guide: 4 Tips for First-Time Renters

Housing often represents somewhat of a sticky situation for students renting for the first time. After all, those with little to no knowledge of real estate often aren’t aware of the hidden costs involved; likewise, finding the ideal student apartment for rent requires some research for those who still want to get the full “college” experience. The best advice for first-time renters...

How sellers can add value to their property

If you’re getting ready to sell a house, or improving it with a view to adding value, you’ll be thinking in terms of how much money you could get for it, but did you know that by investing a bit first, you could get substantially more? By taking some time to fix the place up and by spending $500 to $3,000, you could increase your sale price by $5,000 to $15,000, giving you more money to spend...

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Improving Your Kitchen’s Design for a Great ROI

Kitchen renovations can give you an opportunity to instantly increase the value of your property. In fact, research has shown that a kitchen renovation can provide up to 75% to 100% or more returns on the initial investment made. But not all design choices will generate high returns. It’s important to choose wisely the renovation projects that will add value to your property. Having the right...

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Why Buying a House with Foundation Problems is Risky?

Whether you are a first time home buyer or if you’ve been through the process before, there is no doubt it is an exciting time of life. But it can also be quite nerve-wracking, particularly if you are going to be prudent with your mortgage offering. In order to contain costs, many folks are going for much older houses. But these older homes often present the new buyer with a number of structural...