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What is the cooling-off period when buying a Home
When buying a property, you have to be 100% sure of your decision because once the offer to purchase is signed by both the purchaser and the seller, it becomes a legally binding document. But, what if...
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Before You Fix Your Home Loan’s Interest Rate…
When interest rates begin to climb after a period of stability, many homeowners understandably begin to consider fixing their interest rates, and fast. However, this might not always end up saving the...
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7 Cost-Efficient Ways To Give Back To Your Community
It is our collective responsibility to give back and leave this world a little better than we found it. There are many ways to contribute to the development of your community. If you’re hoping t...
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How long is an offer to purchase valid in South Africa?
Buying a new house is all so exciting. Once you’ve found the dream home and have submitted the Offer To Purchase (OTP), it becomes a bit of an anxiety-inducing waiting game to see if the seller...
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INTEREST RATE HIKING CYCLE CONTINUES
The cycle of interest rate hikes continues following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by 50 basis points to 4.75%, leaving the prime lending rate at...
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RE/MAX SA CONVENTION 2023
Southern Africa’s largest real estate franchise, RE/MAX, has recently announced that it will hold its first national convention since the pandemic. This two-day convention will take place in Sun...
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CREDIT SCORE TIPS FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
If you are buying your first home, chances are you need a home loan. Having the right credit score is your first step towards securing the funds you need. Your score could affect anything from credit...
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WHY MOMS MAKE GREAT REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Moms are fantastic, super-human beings. From being a chauffeur, chef, and tutor, moms are an all-in-one package with all of the necessary patience, kindness, and empathy. Moms have all these superpowe...
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RE/MAX ANNUAL COATS & CANS DRIVE
It can feel overwhelming to think how you might be able to help those in need when issues of hunger, unemployment, and homelessness continue to grow each year. But, each small contribution can go a lo...
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WHEN CAN A LEASE AGREEMENT BE CANCELED
There can be many reasons for tenants wanting to terminate their lease agreement early — most recently, many tenants faced retrenchments during the Covid pandemic and could no longer afford thei...
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