It’s important for both buyers and sellers to be informed about the market they’re entering: Buyers will want to make sure they’re not paying too much for their perfect home; and sellers will get the most they can while still attracting potential buyers.
Location counts. Within London house prices vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. It’s not as easy as north-versus-south ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on February 14, 2012
Home décor fashion changes just like clothing fashion changes: things come in and go out of style and when they come back typically they've improved. This applies to not only the style, colour and materials. Probably one of the most affected areas in home décor is floor treatment.
Carpet (by carpet, I mean wall-to-wall installation) became popular mostly because of ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on June 30, 2010
We all experience 'stress'. Some of it is positive, like the stress that gets your adrenalin pumping before you deliver a speech, start a race, or walk down the isle. Most of us, however, experience negative stress, like when you get frustrated at too many things to do or when things aren't happening as you expected. Buying a new home, selling your home, and moving ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on May 2, 2010
I'm often asked by people whether London is currently in a balanced market, seller's market or buyer's market. The truth is that different areas of London, even smaller pockets within those areas, are different. The statistics that are easily available are typically only offered by large area: London north, south, east, etc. Your realtor, however, can do some analysis on his/her own ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on April 7, 2010
If you’re thinking of putting your property on the market, consider the surfaces of your home. Although they are easy for buyers to change, your prospects might be influenced by the interior finishes – walls and floors.
Let’s look at floors first. There is an undoubted desire for hard surfaces rather than carpet. Yes, carpet was in fashion a couple of decades ago; ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on March 8, 2010
Home buyers are often faced with the question of “Should we buy a new home or an older home?” You probably have your own list of pros and cons. Consider the following as well:
New home advantages
modern designs accommodate current lifestyles: larger rooms, open concept, more closet space
newer technology in materials and construction, therefore more ecologically sound ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on February 17, 2010
If you’re selling your property, you’ll want the outside to look as alluring as possible. Start with the colour of your walls: the brick, stone or siding. The ‘rule of thumb’ is to make the nice features stand out and the not-so-nice items blend into the background. My personal pet peeve is builders who make the eaves troughs and downspouts a ‘feature’ ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on February 8, 2010
Ever wonder why you and your mate might have differing opinions of what home you should buy?
According to a third-party research firm, International Communications Research, hired by Coldwell Banker: When it comes to the home-buying decision, women make up their minds quicker than men. The survey indicated that 70 percent of women knew their home was “right” for them, the ...
Posted by Linda Giovanniello
on February 1, 2010