The Coronavirus outbreak poses challenges for Thailand’s real estate market as potential Chinese condominium buyers remain stranded in China. Analysts believe Chinese condominium transfers in 2020 will be at least 25% lower than average because of the challenges. Meanwhile, some believe that the outbreak may bring opportunities for non-Chinese buyers and in the long-run, the …
New homeowners often don’t yet know what they’ll need to make their lives easier and more convenient in their new home. Most housewarming gifts include plants, bottles of wine or gift baskets. While these are sweet gestures, they don’t really reflect the practical needs of a first time homeowner. Giving one of these weird housewarming gifts may seem …
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Pets have mischievous tendencies. Sure, they may not mean to scratch the couch, tug the drapes or pick the carpet apart, but let’s face it, animals are well… animals. Whether you’re a renter or long-term buyer, pet-based damages can deteriorate your home’s value. You needn’t engage radical redesign methods to pet-proof your home, and a few easy …
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Real estate gated communities are widely considered to be the crowning point of luxury living. Gated communities offer privacy and security, as well as other benefits. But what are the cons to living in a gated community? Is it for you? Manned vs. Unmanned Gated Communities The entrance/exit gates at gated communities come either manned or …
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March home sales declined some 4.9% after a robust February though analysts aren’t terribly concerned about the dip, citing rising inventories as the market’s way of keeping home prices in check. That’s the conclusion offered by the National Association of Realtors in their assessment of the current state of the market. Chief economist for the …
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Moving to a new home can be a challenging time, but when your household includes children, that challenge can be magnified. From leaving behind friends to experiencing a new neighborhood, children typically have a lot of concerns when it comes to a move. Here are a few things you can do in the weeks leading up …
The Orlando, FL housing market is #7 on the list of Top Real Estate Markets to invest money in 2019. Orlando Housing Market Trends Metropolitan Area Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Population 280,257 (2017) Median single-family home sale price $266,000 (NAR, Q3 2018 – U.S. median $266,900) YoY home sales price growth 7.3% (NAR, Q3 2018 – U.S. …
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Every real estate agent’s challenge is to capture new leads. To be successful in this competitive industry, agents must possess the ability to turn prospects into buyers. There are several techniques to draw in leads, but not all of them will be effective and will offer you your desired outcomes. If you want to reap …
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There are right ways and wrong ways to buy a home. The latter of which will cost you a lot of unnecessary money, stress, and frustration. Use best practices, however — as offered by real estate experts below — and you’ll walk away a winner with a smile on your face and cash still in …
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Whether you’re showcasing your home for a rental, sublet, new roommates or sale, great photos are essential to attract attention online. We asked Alyssa Rosenheck, a photographer, home stylist and author of the forthcoming book “The New Southern,” about how anyone can take better photos of their home. Here are her suggestions for amateur photographers: …