Many homeowners will now be debating whether it’s time to capitalise on lower interest rates and a growing exuberance in the property market by putting their home on the market. There’s a lot to think about before taking that step, of course. A strong sense of purpose and vision for the next chapter in your…
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One of the most common questions asked in real estate is whether it’s better to sell first and then buy, or take the opposite approach. Unfortunately, there’s no right or wrong answer as it depends on your financial situation, risk tolerance and the prevailing mood of the market. While selling your home first reduces financial…
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Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wanted to scream? Not only does the cost of heating your home feel like it’s through the roof, but the data that electricity suppliers give to explain your bill can be bewildering and unhelpful. Following an unusually cold and wet winter, many will fear their bill…
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With rental markets super-tight across Australia, it’s easy for investors to take the foot off the pedal and assume they’ll find a great tenant, and the rental income will keep rolling in. Perhaps that’s true for some, but most investors need to work a little harder to find good and loyal tenants who’ll respect the…
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With the number of homes on the market increasing, and the summer sales season coming to a close in a few weeks, first-time buyers have a rare opportunity. There’s more choice than there has been for nearly six years, and research suggests a quarter of all sales are only finalized after the seller has given…
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As Americans enjoy their summer vacations, it has become increasingly hard to get a solid fix on real estate. Prospective buyers and sellers await interest rate cuts, any inflationary impact of tariffs and wonder what the inevitable flow-through to the housing market will be. As one Zillow economist observed, Americans are playing a “wait-and-see” game…
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Every market moves in cycles and the current environment requires a little more work to strike a deal if you’re the seller. As we move into a temporary period favoring the buyer, it’s more important than ever to find an agent who can generate multiple offers and even spark a bidding war. Creating tension between…
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Shutting the front door as you leave for your vacation – whether you’re heading overseas or somewhere in the United States – gives most people cause for pause. They will often ask themselves simple questions: Are all the appliances turned off? Have I locked the back door? Are all the windows secured? It’s a natural…
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Are the walls closing in on you? Does the feeling of a growing family feel almost suffocating? Are the kids getting to an age when it’s not just impractical but emotionally impossible to share a bedroom? Are your parents getting a little old to maintain their own home? If the answer to any of these…
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Investors and landlords wondering about the future value of real estate may find inspiration from new data indicating American property has hit new heights of popularity with foreigners. Investment by international buyers is up 33.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors. They spent $56 billion on 78,100 properties between April 2024 and last March.…
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