Author: Kylie Davis

Using a drone to attract sky-high attention

Real estate marketing techniques are constantly changing in a bid to attract attention to your property and create compelling reasons for a buyer to fall in love with your home. If you’re selling a prestige home, or even a property that appeals to the mid-market, drone video is one of the latest tools available to…
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Give your laundry star billing

If you feel like you’ve spent half your summer shaking sand out of towels, washing swimmers, rashies and other sundry items, then you’re probably ready to have a conversation about revamping your laundry. From a real estate point of view, the humble laundry is an unsung hero because it can set your property apart when…
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A smooth transition to regional living

Living in the city can be an incredible experience, with access to world-class amenities and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, for many Australians, the cost of living in the city is simply too high. From skyrocketing property prices to expensive day-to-day living costs, it can be challenging to make ends meet in an urban environment. If…
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Green retrofitting an older home

Buying an older home may be a great way to secure the perfect location in your search for a dream property.  But, once you move in, it may be worth considering making some changes to the house so it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.  Some of the upgrades you could consider include adding or…
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Buyer tips for realistic inspections

Emotions can be tricky to manage when you’re in the mood to buy a home. Falling in love can lead you to pay too much or suffer a broken heart when someone else wins the deal. Conversely, viewing a property without any emotion may lead you to miss out on homes that are ideal for…
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Six priority tasks to ready your home for a spring sale

With the spring market upon us, the real estate scene is moving into a vibrant selling period where buyers emerge from their winter blues full of confidence that falling inflation will ignite buyer activity. The economic optimism of the past few weeks should not be mistaken for an “easy sell” if you’re about to put…
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Demand for multi-generational homes is rising

Loans for multi-family properties are on the rise, according to the latest data from Fannie Mae. A total of $69 billion in finance was closed last year for multi-generational families to establish a home as part of Fannie Mae’s mandate to provide affordable housing. The areas where Fannie Mae applied these loans included “Multi-family Affordable…
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First-home buyer tips to control upgrade costs

If you’re a young buyer cruising the real estate scene to find your first home, you’ve probably found an apartment or house that hits the price range but may need thousands of dollars of upgrades. While this may put some doubts in your mind, you should take heart.  Unless you’re confronting structural issues, many problems…
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Six ways painting trims can transform your home

Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades you can do for your home before putting it on the market. A fresh lick of paint will give your place a fresher, more appealing appearance whether your project is outside the home or indoors. Preparation is key, of course. And if you spend time washing…
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Biggest buyer trends for 2023

Understanding buyer needs is the secret to achieving an outstanding sales result for your property. Like many walks of life, real estate is susceptible to fashion trends and it’s important to understand what’s hot, and what’s not, to have a great selling experience. If your home hits the right buttons with two or more motivated…
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