Cushiony comfort will bring sleep relief faster than you can say snooze and fresh, plump pillows make a bed feel inviting. But finding the perfect pillow can be a nightmare, especially when there are so many possibilities to choose from. The Sleep Foundation recommends buying a new pillow every 18 months as they can quickly…
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Buyers are beginning to take a different approach to the property market by prioritizing price over location, according to a new survey. The rising cost of mortgages over the past two years has caused this switch in buyer focus. As an experienced real estate agent, I understand why 56% of buyers told a Coldwell Banker…
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A greater choice of properties is opening up for buyers across New Zealand as the real estate market continues to deal with the stubbornly high official cash rate (OCR) of 5.25%. Astute buyers are showing confidence in the future value of the market, making their move before rates begin to fall. As a respected agency…
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Owners waiting for prices to return to their peak of more than two years ago before selling will need to be patient, but the market is improving, and now may be a good time to act. Value projections for the New Zealand market suggest we’ll have to wait until the third quarter of 2025 before…
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Many Americans dream of buying the classic “fixer-upper” – turning the little frog into a handsome prince! It’s a romantic idea, but there are some risks that if you know about in advance, you can successfully steer around. There’s no doubt fixer-upper homes are in big demand, and that often means they’re not always as…
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For family homeowners moving into a new property this spring, child-proofing this property is a must. Moving to a new house is stressful at the best, and especially so for first-time parents. But the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles’ Safety and Injury Prevention Program notes most fall-related injuries happen to children of four-years-old and under,…
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Regardless of location, every green thumb’s basic autumn and winter preparations should include mulching, fertilising, pruning and planting. Soil preparation is crucial for any garden, especially before planting and the cooler months make it more pleasant to work up a sweat digging in the garden. Yet mulching can also require some major effort – and…
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Just as a picture is worth a thousand words, so a picture can make the dullest house a home. But before reaching for hammers and nails, consider where and how you’ll hang your favorite images. For a start, pictures must be hung securely and be perfectly level as well as having the best possible location…
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The gender pay gap continues to constrain female ownership of property, according to a new report released by the leading real estate researcher, CoreLogic. Challenges to gender equity in property ownership were most significant among the Gen Z cohort, according to CoreLogic. While more than half of Gen Z males owned a dwelling (51.6%), only…
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Selecting the right mortgage when you’re a first-time buyer can be challenging. You’re confronted with so many choices by the big banks and other lenders. Speculation is building that mortgage rates will begin to fall within the next 12 weeks. After 18 months of increases, you may feel that this means now is the right…
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