There’s a growing appreciation of walkable neighbourhoods – those vibrant urban enclaves where daily necessities and leisure activities are within strolling distance. This shift reflects a desire for a more connected, active and sustainable lifestyle with benefits ranging from improved health and well-being to reduced environmental impact. A walkable neighbourhood is characterised by its pedestrian-friendly…
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Building more homes to increase affordability is always going to be a double-edged sword in this country. It’s great news for young buyers trying to break into the market, but a sobering trend for owners who rely on their homes to be their great financial assets. Consequently, the property market and its participants are keenly…
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Preparation is everything when it comes to painting, they say. And real estate agents will tell you one of the cheapest and highest-impact strategies to enhance your home before sale is to paint the exterior and interior. Many owners will opt to paint themselves, especially if the priority is inside the home. And while preparation…
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Zillow economists have crunched the numbers! They’ve analyzed their page-view traffic for nearly 2,300 American cities – plus data on property value growth and days on the market – to rank their users’ most desired locations. Would you guess Zillow users wanted the excitement of New York or L.A.? Or would they prefer those peaceful…
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We’re seeing a strong rise in the number of properties for sale this month – and with spring just around the corner, the trend is only going to get stronger. Across America, we have 17% more properties on the market than 12 months ago. Which means, many owners are about to up their DIY game,…
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Buyers love storage. When they walk through a property, they’re always checking the cupboard spaces in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the bedroom closets. “Stowing stuff” is a consistent theme with today’s buyers. Sellers who fail to realise this often pay a penalty of failing to secure offers for their property. One great way to…
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The impending imposition of a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports has sent ripples of concern across our housing and construction industry. Tariffs placed on eight countries plus the 27 members of the European Union are to take effect on March 12, 2025. They could significantly impact the cost of home construction and…
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The rapid advancement of technology and AI is revolutionising Canada’s real estate industry and changing how properties are being bought and sold. If you’re thinking of selling, talk to your agent about how you can best use these technologies to maximise impact and minimise your marketing expense. Here are six technological advancements that can save…
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The average price of a home in New Zealand is on the rise, and the latest 0.5% cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) is likely to add to the momentum of the real estate recovery. Even before the Reserve Bank of New Zealand got out its knife to reduce rates for the fourth time…
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Anticipation is building for a spring full of optimism for the Canadian real estate scene following a sixth reduction in interest rates by the Bank of Canada. Sellers are already responding with the steepest spike in homes-for-sale since the start of Covid. As experienced real estate agents, we know it always takes a buyer a…
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