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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood in Port-Elizabeth

May 3, 2022

When you buy a home, that’s not all you’re doing. You are also buying into a neighborhood. And, unfortunately, many homebuyers wind up with a home they love, but in a neighborhood, they don’t really like – which is definitely not a good combination when they intend to live in that home for many years … Continued

Unexpected Expenses to Prepare for When Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

May 3, 2022

By marthinus

Are you preparing to sell your house? Well, hold on a second before counting all that money to intend to make from the sale. It may in fact cost you much more to sell your house than you realize, and that means less profit than you were counting on. It doesn’t always cost a lot … Continued

5 Tiny Details to Look for When Buying a House in Port-Elizabeth

May 2, 2022

By marthinus

Most of us know that when buying a house, we need to take a close look at the major things like roof condition, plumbing and electrical systems, windows and doors that work properly, and so on. But there are many smaller things potential home buyers need to be on the lookout for – small things … Continued

5 Inexpensive Fixes You Should Make Before Selling Your House in Port-Elizabeth

May 2, 2022

By marthinus

You know that before listing and trying to sell your house, you’ll have to make some fixes and possibly some upgrades. But where do you start and what, exactly should you do? If you’re like most of us, you don’t have the cash on hand for major renovations or an all-out remodel (which may not … Continued

How Buying a Home in Port-Elizabeth Has Changed Over the Past 5 Years

May 1, 2022

By marthinus

The real estate industry, especially for home buyers, has undergone some big changes and a few major upheavals over the past few years. Some of these changes are due to the advent of COVID, and others are just the result of natural cycles. Whatever the cause home buyers need to know what has changed in … Continued

5 Worthwhile Upgrades to Help You Get More Money For Your House in Port-Elizabeth

May 1, 2022

By marthinus

If you’re planning to sell and want to get more money for your house (which, of course, you will), you’ll almost certainly have to make some upgrades and renovations. Upgrades can increase a home’s value and are more important in selling than they were in the past. The trick lies in knowing which upgrades will … Continued

Property Taxes: A Guide for Port-Elizabeth Buyers and Sellers

April 4, 2022

By marthinus

Taxes are, as you know, one of those two irksome but inevitable things in life. And included among the inevitable taxes are property taxes. It’s just that with these taxes, many of us don’t know as much about them as we should or could. For example, how are property taxes calculated, who pays them in … Continued

4 Things to do Before a Port-Elizabeth Home Appraisal

April 4, 2022

By marthinus

Even though you’ve found a buyer and accepted an offer, another hurdle remains before you can close the deal: the home appraisal. Performed by a certified, licensed professional, the appraisal is a report of your home’s value on the market. And this valuation determines whether your price is appropriate – that is, whether you actually … Continued

The Latest Tech Buyers and Sellers Should Know About in Port-Elizabeth

April 3, 2022

By marthinus

Technology is advancing at an exponentially growing rate in most areas and industries. Until recently, though, that hasn’t been the case in the real estate arena. The adoption of the latest technologies in real estate has lagged behind that in other business sectors. But that’s changing now, with a huge increase in real estate tech … Continued

4 Things to do Before a Port-Elizabeth Home Inspection

April 3, 2022

By marthinus

Congratulations! You got a reasonable offer for your home, and the purchase agreement has been signed. But hold on – it’s not a done deal yet. You still have to get through the inspection. Typically, the home inspection occurs after the buyer signs the purchase agreement, and many buyers include an inspection contingency so that … Continued