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Wham! Bam! Weekend Kitchen Reno!
So what IS the best way to prepare for a weekend kitchen renovation? Well, it is possible to get a lot of renovation work done in one weekend, but only if you have all the prep work done before Thursday night, and if you have a friend or partner to help you. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 28/04/2008 | Real Estate
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Here's the Good News...
This must surely be the only good news out there, with oil going as high as $120 per barrel, food prices rising every week, and even being rationed out in some cases (one large chain rationed rice!), so it is good to know that someone is getting a break. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 28/04/2008 | Real Estate
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A Historic Year in Realty
We have all just come through a historic year; 2007 was the first year in over forty years that home prices and sales dropped down instead of going up. Where does that leave us homeowners? Read
By: Joe Pinto | 29/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Re-locate or Re-model?
We all realize that it is not the ideal time to try and list your home, but if you are buying in the same area, then your lowered house price will also be reflected when you buy your replacement house. Nothing is lost therefore - or is it? Read
By: Joe Pinto | 21/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Hide your Floors
Leather flooring is one of the most luxurious and decadent flooring imaginable. Walk bare-foot and the surface immediately adjusts to your body temperature. It feels warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also, never loses that wonderful, pleasing leather scent. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 21/01/2008 | Remodeling
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The Plunging Price of Castles
There is an old English proverb that says: 'A man's home is his castle.' It means once you are in your own home you can pull up the drawbridge and you need not answer to anyone. It is a refuge; it is not a rental property where you can be thrown out for making a noise or having a cat. A home is a haven; it is more than an investment portfolio. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 10/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Beware of Being Fooled by Home Staging
According to a report just out, it is too easy to be fooled by home staging. Home staging is a term that we are gradually becoming familiar with. It is the idea that we try to create the best impression of our home when selling the house. It used to be just run the vacuum over it and do the dishes but nowadays there is a whole set of rules to follow! Read
By: Joe Pinto | 17/12/2007 | Real Estate
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What to Do on Showing Day
The truth is, the best thing for you to do on showing day is to not be home. That's right. Your Realtor® is the best qualified person to show your home. While you may think you know the home best, it is the Realtor®'s job to know the client best, and to know what they are looking for in a home. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 12/12/2007 | Real Estate
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Snow Sells Houses - Winter Home-staging
As our favorite flowers get buried under the snow and the shrubs shed their greenery, it is all too easy for your house and front yard to blend in with all the other white places in your area. But when your house is on the market it is advantageous to have it defined and noticeable, looking like the pick of the bunch. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 08/11/2007 | Landscaping
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Green Home Improvements and Property Values: Mutually Exclusive?
The environment has garnered a great deal of attention over the past few years, which has led many homeowners to make improvements on their homes that help reduce their impact on the environment. This shift in focus has led to an unfortunate battle with some Home Owners Associations across the country. Read
By: Joe Pinto | 05/11/2007 | Home Improvement