Author: Kylie Davis

Lockdown extension creates a calm before auction storm

Our continuing lockdown across Victoria has been a sobering experience that has created uncertainty, delay and stress in all our lives. But it is essential that we remain optimistic about our future, and that has never been more relevant than for those who’d been planning to buy or sell a home in the current spring…
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6 factors influencing buyers and sellers in extended Victoria lockdown

Like many Victorians, we had been hoping the so-called “road out” of lockdown might have been a little shorter. As experienced real estate agents in your area, the pandemic has challenged our agency to provide new technologies and approaches to help you focus on your desire to upsize, downsize or buy your very first home.…
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7 signs that say you’re ready to move on

Most of us have spent more time at home over the past months than we could ever have imagined, especially those who now count themselves among the work-from-home community. Frustration at some of the flaws in your home may well have surfaced. It’s an emotion that I see frequently as your neighborhood real estate agent.…
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Retirement home vs. downsizing

Planning for where you should live in your sunset years is one of the most important tasks of your life. There’s no right or wrong answer as so much depends on personal circumstance and the support you enjoy from your family. You can dive straight into a retirement village, choose to live in your existing…
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4 home improvement ideas with big payback

Home improvement has become a popular pastime during the pandemic, and lumber yards and hardware stores are reporting significant growth in orders from DIY enthusiasts. It’s no wonder that folks are picking up hammers and drills when they have time on their hands, and property prices continue to remain healthy. After an initial blip, prices…
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Five steps to avoid buyer’s remorse

Life is full of “what if” questions, and the act of purchasing real estate is rarely completed without the buyer wondering what might have happened if they’d looked harder or for longer. Could you have found a dreamier dream home? As an experienced real estate agent, I advise all my clients not to do this…
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10 ways to check you’ve found your dream home

It’s easy to become distracted by bright and shiny features when you’re walking through a home for the first time.  A new bathroom or a modern kitchen can quickly capture your attention and divert you from other important aspects of the property. While your agent will have used your initial brief to scope out its…
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8 tips to help secure a home loan

With interest rates at record lows and no sign of them rising, this is a great time to consider buying your first home or moving up the property ladder. In my time as a real estate agent, I cannot remember money ever being so cheap. But that doesn’t mean you should assume a lender will…
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9 red-hot tips to get your home ready for winter

Your home is a sanctuary from the craziness of modern life, but if it becomes draughty and cold in the fall and winter months, it can quickly become depressing. Investing in solutions to protect your home from the ravages of the cold and damp is always money well-spent. That is especially true if you’re considering…
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8 features that will attract top rental dollars

Did you know four out of five homeowners make an improvement or start at least one remodel project before putting their property on the market? Once you’ve set their heart on selling, your first quest is to discover what can be done to add value to your property. The higher the price you can achieve,…
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