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10 Things You Need To Know About Upgrading Your Home Before Sale.

By Michael Cordero, Broker for Ember Realty When it comes time to sell your home, many sellers naturally start thinking about upgrades. Should you replace the carpet? Update the kitchen? Put in a new roof? The goal, of course, is to sell quickly and for top dollar—but not every improvement will give you a return on investment. In fact, some upgrades cost thousands of dollars yet do little to boost...

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Five Myths About Refinancing Your Home.

“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Refinancing your mortgage is something most homeowners consider at least once throughout the lifespan of their home loan. It allows you to pay...

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What you need to know if the government bans short-term rentals.

In April, Canada's finance minister announced a two-year ban on foreign home buying, as well as higher taxes for people who sell their homes within a year (with qualifying exceptions). Also in April, the island of Oahu in Hawaii passed a law nearly eliminating short-term rentals, now requiring minimum stays of 90 days in all but a few situations. Many local communities and even condo HOAs are...