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5 Ways to Make Your New Port-Elizabeth Home More Energy-Efficient

January 2, 2022

The cost of heating and cooling your home is only going to go up. It’s in your best interests both financially and comfort-wise, then, to make your home as energy efficient as you possibly can. Now, if you have a new home, you most likely already have the basics in place, such things as double-pane … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Dual Agency for Port-Elizabeth Buyers and Sellers

January 2, 2022

By marthinus

Most of the time home buyers and sellers have different agents, but not always. About 10% to 20% of the time, they both use the same agent. This arrangement – when a buyer and a seller both have the same agent – is known as “dual agency.” There are some advantages to dual agency, but … Continued

6 Big Negotiation Points Port-Elizabeth House Sellers Should Be Prepared For

January 2, 2022

By marthinus

An inevitable part of selling a house is the negotiation process. Some house sellers who like the back-and-forth drama find negotiating exciting. Others find it tedious and draining and just want to get it over as quickly as possible. Whichever camp you find yourself in, you’ll come out ahead if you’re forearmed with some knowledge … Continued

5 Things to do When Relocating to a New City: A Guide for Port-Elizabeth Buyers and Sellers

January 1, 2022

By marthinus

Buying or selling a home is a stressful enough undertaking already, but when you are also relocating to a new city, it only gets worse. And then there is the added stress owing to the fact that buying a home in one city while selling a home in another is a highly complicated and arduous … Continued

5 Common HOA Covenants You Should Be Aware of When Buying a House in Port-Elizabeth

January 1, 2022

By marthinus

There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re buying a new home. Unfortunately, there’s one that often gets overlooked in all the excitement and busyness. And that is the homeowners association rules, especially the covenants. You have to play by the HOA rules, and that means (usually) there will be a lot of … Continued

5 Easy Ways to Stage Your Home in Port-Elizabeth on a Budget

January 1, 2022

By marthinus

It’s no secret that staged homes sell quicker and at higher prices than homes that aren’t staged. But (you may be protesting) you don’t have a bunch of money to spend on new furniture, rugs, and drapes or on a professional staging service. Never fear – there’s still a lot you can do on your … Continued

10 Restaurants In Port Elizabeth For The Best Wine And Fine Dine Experience

December 26, 2021

By marthinus

Low-Cost Ways to Increase the Value of Your Port-Elizabeth Property

December 5, 2021

By marthinus

If you’re a homeowner looking to sell your home, you know that improvements will increase its value so that you can sell for more. And if you’re like most of us, you don’t have the money lying around for major renovations, which can cost many tens of thousands of rands. But don’t despair: there are … Continued

5 Agent Tips to Help You Sell Your Port-Elizabeth House on a Budget

December 4, 2021

By marthinus

Not only is selling a house a stressful undertaking, but it can also be pretty costly. Some estimates for the cost of selling a house run as high as R20,000 – and that makes the cost of selling prohibitive for many homeowners. There are, however, according to knowledgeable agents, a number of budget-friendly things you … Continued

5 Advantages of Selling Your House During the Winter in Port-Elizabeth

December 3, 2021

By marthinus

Conventional real estate wisdom has it that, like the weather, the housing market cools off considerably during the winter months. And there is a lot to this: spring and summer are typically the best times to sell your house in most markets. But the fact remains that many houses sell during the winter. And there … Continued