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What To Do NOW To Sell Your Property This Summer in Port-Elizabeth

November 3, 2019

Planning on selling your home during the hot summer real estate market? Don’t wait until you are about to list to determine what needs to be done. Plan ahead to keep your sanity and maximize your listing price options. Here are key items on what to do now to sell your property this summer in … Continued

The Tax Advantages of A 1031 Exchange For Port-Elizabeth Home Sellers

November 2, 2019

By marthinus

If you own any commercial or investment properties and you want to sell, you have a problem, especially if you make a good profit on the transaction. The problem lies in the fact that you’ll be hit with a hefty capital gains tax bill – and there goes all the money you made on the … Continued

Ways To Save Money When Selling Your Home in Port-Elizabeth

November 2, 2019

By marthinus

A home sale generates hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even with the high revenues and potential capital gains, everyone wants to maximize profits. While you don’t want to spend money that doesn’t provide a return on investment in the final sale price, don’t hesitate to put the right money into your home. Save money in … Continued

How To Stop A Listing From Going Stagnant In Port-Elizabeth

November 1, 2019

By marthinus

It may be the worst thing that can happen to a home seller: a listing going stagnant. It happens more often than it should. Sometimes listings just sit there with little buyer interest for months on end. And when that happens buyers become suspicious. They wonder why other buyers haven’t made an offer and begin … Continued

Step By Step Guide For Buying an Investment House in Port-Elizabeth

November 1, 2019

By marthinus

You’re looking for a way to make some extra money and have an idea for how: Buying an investment house. Owning a property that you either renovate and sell or rent out to tenants is a great way to build some extra capital and make money. Here is a step by step guide for buying … Continued

Preparing Your House For A Summertime Sale in Port-Elizabeth

November 1, 2019

By marthinus

Hot, hot summers. Not only do temperatures rise during summer months, home sellers have an opportunity to take advantage of a busier market. Families buying a home tend to buy during summer months to avoid uprooting kids and having to change schools. People have more time and better weather to shop for homes in Port-Elizabeth. … Continued

4 Things Young Families Should Look For In Their Port-Elizabeth House.

October 22, 2019

By marthinus

For young families, finding and buying the right house can be more complicated and all-around more difficult than it is for, say, a single person or a retired couple. A young couple has to consider not only their own needs and wants, but also the needs of the children they have are going to have. … Continued

6 Best Renovations To Add Value Before Selling Your Port-Elizabeth House

October 22, 2019

By marthinus

Some renovations can increase your home’s value significantly, and others not so much. Some renovations can actually decrease your home’s value or force you to lower your asking price. So if you’re getting your house ready to sell, you want to make only those improvements that add value and avoid those that simply cost you … Continued

What To Repair In Your Home Before You List.

October 18, 2019

By marthinus

A lot of money goes into buying a new house so it is understandable if a seller feels hesitant investing even more money to fix up their current house prior to selling. However, sellers may not realize that some of the issues they live with everyday and consider minor, such as the hallway light switch … Continued

5 Decor Ideas To Avoid When Trying To Sell Your House In Port-Elizabeth

October 15, 2019

By marthinus

If you’re preparing to sell your house, you know that you’ll have to clean it up and spruce it up. And much of that sprucing up involves working on the décor. But what most sellers forgot is that what appeals to them won’t necessarily appeal to buyers. There is, then, a big difference between decorating … Continued