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PROPERTY GIANT TURNS PINK TO RAISE AWARENESS
As prevalent as breast cancer is among South African women, most still fail to go for regular mammograms and perform self-examinations to check for lumps or irregularities hiding beneath the breast ti...
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5 TIPS FOR FIRST-GENERATION HOMEOWNERS
Homeownership has always been a dream that many aspire to achieve, especially among those who will be the first in their family to own a home despite their parents being unable to provide financial su...
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STABLE INTEREST RATES GIVE HOMEOWNERS ANOTHER BREAK
Interest rates will yet again remain stable at 3.5% (repo rate), with the prime lending rate remaining at 7% following the September announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
While grate...
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HOW TO AVOID PROPERTY SCAMS
While the Internet is an extremely useful tool, it has also made it easier for criminals to prey on prospective buyers and tenants. Over the last month, RE/MAX of Southern Africa has received several...
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HOW A DEPOSIT AFFECTS YOUR HOME LOAN
When buying a home, not only will you need to save for roughly a 10% deposit on the asking price, but you will also need to budget for the various ad hoc expenses that come with purchasing property, i...
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DEALING WITH DEFECTS WHEN BUYING A HOME
No matter how thoroughly you may have inspected your dream home, unexpected defects can and often do appear after the offer to purchase has been signed. To help you know how to go about dealing with d...
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GLOBAL R.E.A.L GROUP’S CAREER ADVICE TO WOMEN
The global R.E.A.L. group, with the support of RE/MAX HQ, is helping women shatter any barriers they may encounter along their career path, regardless of where they are in the world.
The group is b...
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6 SIGNS YOU’RE READY TO SELL YOUR HOME
Just as buyers need to do their research before taking on homeownership, those who are considering placing their home on the market also need to spend some time contemplating certain aspects before li...
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WHAT YOU CAN & CAN’T TAKE WITH YOU WHEN YOU SELL
Whether you’ve lived in your home for 6 months or 6 years, there’s bound to be items you’ve installed that you know you’re not leaving without. Just remember that you can&rsquo...
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5 THINGS TO AVOID WHEN APPLYING FOR HOME FINANCE
You’ve been browsing for property online, and finally found a house you can call home. Although being prepared and having your deposit ready is essential, other factors come into play that could...
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