Rennovations

May 21, 2023

How to Spot a Fixer-Upper to Buy

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If you’re looking to buy a home intending to renovate, you’ll need to look at homes with a different set of criteria than a home you’re looking to move into right away. Seeing past closed-off walls, outdated spaces and drafty windows can help you spot a fixer-upper ready for you ...

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May 6, 2023

Rising Mortgage Rates and Inflation

📈 Rising Mortgage Rates and Inflation: 5 Strategies to Stay Ahead! 

As mortgage rates climb and inflation makes headlines, it's time to equip yourself with strategies that will keep you ahead of the game. Here are five tips to navigate the changing landscape with confidence:

1️⃣ Rate-Lock Advantage ...

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April 29, 2023

Spare Bedroom? Or Luxury Closet?


If you’re like many people with an expansive wardrobe, you will agree with recently surveyed homebuyers that a walk-in closet—with perhaps a dressing area—is the second most important feature wanted in an upscale home.

Respondents to a National Association of REALTORS® Buyers Home Feature Preference study ranked the extravagance just ...

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April 22, 2023

Get Buyers To Fall In Love With Your Home

For Sale Sign

When you’re listing your home, your real estate agent is responsible for marketing the property and ensuring it is staged, photographed and presented in the best light. However, there are small ways to give your home the extra edge to ensure a quick sale as the seller. Making several minor ...

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April 15, 2023

All About Multigenerational Living

 

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If you’re exploring a multigenerational living situation, where your parents move in with you, or where you have grown children who need to still live at home,  having a private space for them is often best for everyone. An in-law suite is a private living space that can ...

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April 5, 2023

Should You Walk Away If a Seller Refuses to Fix Problems Found in a Home Inspection?

Home Magnifying Glass

by Valerie Brown, Realtor at Realty Edge

A home inspection report might include a long list of defects. You have the right to ask the seller to make repairs, but the seller might refuse. In that case, you have a few options.

Figure out Which Repairs are Really Necessary

Even ...

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Feb. 19, 2023

Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring

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The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring

While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions to ask before you put your money into this luxury feature. If you’re looking for another level of comfort in your home, it’s a great ...

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Feb. 17, 2023

5 Ways To Brighten A Room

5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room

Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to low ceilings or minimal windows. Maybe the walls are painted a darker color than you would like. Whatever the reason, don’t worry. Below are ...

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Jan. 22, 2023

NEGOTIATING A FAVORABLE COMMERCIAL LEASE

The terms of your commercial lease can greatly affect both the financial and even operational aspects of your business. The process of finding and negotiating a lease can seem daunting and overwhelming. However, with a little direction and research your options and keep an open mind to different scenarios. Take ...

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Jan. 10, 2023

5 Tips to Create a Luxury Garage

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