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Because the view from up here isn’t just better — it’s insightful. Discover a blog that covers the real estate topics that matter the most to you: decor, sustainability, lifestyle, architecture, entertainment features, and the latest updates at Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty. Top Floor helps you elevate your home’s experience as a buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant. Stay a while for pearls of property wisdom.

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    Digital Twins For Your Home – The Next Big Thing In Maintenance And Design

    South African homeowners are becoming increasingly tech-savvy, with many now using apps and smart systems to monitor everything from electricity usage to security cameras.

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    Boho Is Back - Decor Ideas To Curate An Eclectic, Carefree Interior

    The bohemian aesthetic has never truly disappeared- it simply waited for the right moment to reemerge in full.

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    The Return Of Natural Materials And Biophilic Design

    This is the rise of biophilic design, an architectural approach that reconnects us with nature through materials, textures, light and space and, for today's homebuyers, it's striking a powerful chord.

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    How To Plan A Major Renovation: Your Step-By-Step Guide

    Large-scale renovations are complex projects that require careful planning, budgeting and coordination and, without a clear plan, what should be an exciting upgrade or new venture can quickly turn into an expensive, stressful ordeal.

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    7 Things You Can Do Ahead Of Time To Prepare For A Merrier, Stress-Free Christmas

    We’re already well into November and the festive season has a way of sneaking up on us fast.

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    What's The Difference Between A Sole, Dual And Open Mandate?

    When it comes time to sell your home in South Africa, one of the first - and most important - decisions you'll make is how you want to instruct estate agents.

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    Extending Your Home? Here's Your Guide To What'll Work Best For Your Budget And Family

    There's a magical moment in every family's life when the walls of the house seem to start closing in.

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    Buying A Home From Afar - Sanity For Semigration And Emigration Adventures

    The dream of a new home in a new location, can be very exciting but when you have to buy that home remotely, the process can feel totally overwhelming.

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    Beyond The Villa - The Rise Of Experience-Driven Luxury Homes

    Why the wealthiest property buyers are trading square metres for unforgettable lifestyle features.

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