Real Estate

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Why a Home Appraisal is Essential Before Your Home Goes on the Market

  A home appraisal is an unbiased determination of the value of a property. Appraisals have to be done by professionally-trained third parties, and they can be requested by lenders, buyers, and sellers. It is worth noting that home appraisals are different from inspections as they entirely deal with the financial value of the property. As a property seller, you should get a home appraisal before...

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Tips and Tricks for Becoming A Successful Luxury Real Estate Agent

  Have you ever wondered how one goes about becoming a successful luxury real estate agent? You're not the only one who thinks this way. If you've never sold a property or assisted a buyer in the higher tier price ranges, the luxury real estate market may have an air of "exclusivity" that seems impassable.  The good news is that, like anything else, being a successful luxury real estate...

Top Four Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent When Buying Your First Surrey Home

Home buying can be an extremely overwhelming process, especially if it’s your first time doing it. While it may seem like there are so many homes for sale, not all of them may be in your price range or have everything that you’re looking for. That’s why, rather than try and take on the home buying process on your own, you hire a real estate agent to help you along the way. With their...

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New build vs old build: what’s better?

      Whether you’re already on the property ladder or looking to take that first step towards home ownership, one of the questions you’ve probably asked yourself is whether you want an older property or a new build. Whilst both are good options, which one is right for you will depend on your lifestyle, budget, and DIY skills! If you’re not sure which one’s...

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Ways to Think Like a Real Estate Investor

Real Estate investors have a unique way of looking at money that most people could benefit from. They look at properties differently than the average business owner or consumer. It’s this mindset that helps to create real estate moguls who seem to effortlessly create wealth. To think like a real estate investor like Donald Bren, Richard LeFrak, or Samuel Kooris, start looking at problems...

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking a New Real Estate Agent

    Picking the right real estate agent is an extremely important part of the buying or selling process. With the wrong agent, it could take you a long time to sell your home or you could end up losing money through poor buying and selling decisions. To prevent this, here are five mistakes you should avoid when picking a new real estate agent.   Lack of...

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How Technology is Transforming the Property Market

    With the continuous advancement in technology, industries that mainly rely on physical interactions have begun adopting new technology.   The introduction of technology in real estate enables firms to free up valuable resources and time for future growth. Below are some of the ways technology is transforming the property market. How Technology Is Transforming The Property...

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Miami Florida Real Estate Developers Get A Boost As Alex Kleyner’s ABK Capital Enter The Market

    After the real estate market crash of 2008, things changed in the real estate financing industry. Originally, real estate was looked at as the safest investment for both lenders and property owners. After the crash, however, people started viewing real estate differently. It is no longer seen as the safest investment by lenders. That is why it has been challenging for property developers...

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What Soaring Lumber Prices Could Mean for the Global Costs of New Homes

Lumber prices have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has continued to increase till today. The prices did reduce during the second half of last year, but it picked up in December again. The soaring lumber prices could have serious implications for the global costs of new homes. Thus, this article discusses this price increase and how it will most likely affect the price of...