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VALUE VS APPRAISAL: WHICH VALUE SELLS MY HOUSE?
Like the three ghosts of Christmas, you will be faced with three evaluators when you put your property on the market: a real estate agent, an appraiser from a financial institution, and finally, your...
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HOUSE RULES FOR KEEPING SNAKES AS PETS IN SA
As if movies such as Anaconda and Snakes on a Plane didn’t act as warning enough, many still choose scales over fur, venom over drool and fangs over puppy teeth. Though the SPCA opposes the trad...
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WAYS YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS CAN HELP YOU BUY A HOME
Though not the most important factor to consider when purchasing a home, the way in which you prefer to spend your long weekends and leave days can help you make a decision when caught between options...
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HOW TO LOWER THE INSTALMENTS ON YOUR HOME LOAN
Looking for ways to cut back on your expenses? One trick you could try is to request that your bank reduce the interest rate on your home loan. Admittedly, it is a bit of a long shot. Only a few banks...
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HOW THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY AFFECTS SELLERS
Not all of us have a degree in economics. Understanding how external forces within the greater economy impact the price of property can be confusing. But, if you are in the market, then you do need to...
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RECYCLED BUILDING MATERIALS OF THE FUTURE
Sorry to disappoint the sci-fi junkies out there, but futuristic movies that portrayed glistening silver cities filled with metallic buildings might have missed the mark. The world is slowly but surel...
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FEATURES OF A GOOD RETIREMENT HOME
It can be tricky to predict your long-term needs when you’re shopping for your retirement property – especially if you’re doing so in your mid- to late-fifties (as is recommended) wh...
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HOW TO MAKE A NEW PROPERTY SMELL LIKE HOME
Each home – whether it’s newly built or has been lived in for many years – will have its own distinctive smell. When viewing a property, keep in mind that most odours are removable u...
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SHOULD I SELL WHEN DEVELOPERS MOVE IN NEXT DOOR?
Choosing to avoid a dust cloud of ongoing construction for the next few months (or years), many opt to pack up their things and leave the moment developers move in next door. However, this might not b...
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BLUNDERS TO AVOID IN BABY’S FIRST BEDROOM
The only thing limiting your ability to decorate your new-born’s bedroom is how far your creativity stretches. But, as free as you are to decorate however you choose, are there any mistakes home...
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