A strength of the American real estate market is the availability of an agent to help you find and purchase a property. While this service is commonplace in the US, buyers in many international markets are left to fend for themselves, locating a suitable property and then being forced to negotiate their own deals with…
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With many young families currently in the market for a larger home, a burning question is whether it’s worth paying a premium to be near good schools. If you have a young family, how much extra would you pay to be in the catchment area of a good school? The Real Estate Institute of Victoria…
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Home-hunting can be a deeply frustrating experience if you approach the challenge without a plan. Finding the right property, negotiating successfully or being able to pick yourself back up when you miss out has never been more important. These tried-and-tested methods have enabled buyers to find their dream homes in the toughest markets. Be efficient…
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With our property market in transition, recording six months of consecutive growth, many owners with medium-term plans to sell are now asking two key questions. Is it the right time to move? And if I’m ready to take the plunge, should I buy first and then purchase or vice versa? While upgrading your property can…
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Saving for a deposit for your first home requires discipline and can be hard work, especially when the market dynamics are influenced by interest rate movements or growing values in your target suburbs. But don’t let frustration signal the end of the road for your ownership ambitions. As an experienced agency, we believe you can…
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It’s no accident buyers tend to spend the most time in the kitchen when inspecting a home. A great kitchen is a gathering place for the family and will be crucial in the enjoyment of your new home. A poorly designed or shabby kitchen causes frustration and makes life difficult. So when attending an open…
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Focus and discipline are two essentials when seeking to purchase your next home. While the seller is trying to impress you with their sparkling interior and manicured gardens, a good buyer will focus on the core value proposition: location, structure, space, and features that meet your criteria for your next dream home. As a buyer,…
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If you’re watching mortgage trends moving weekly around the 6-7% mark, and feeling anxious about the cost of a new apartment or house, that’s perfectly okay. Buying real estate is an emotional business. You’re about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life These are some of the typical feelings buyers are…
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When house hunting, the various designs that have been either created or adopted in America can become a blur, and you’d be forgiven for not appreciating the architectural value of each property you visit. Being able to identify the styles of most American homes will also help you focus efficiently on the type of property…
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Buying your first home can be a confusing experience. You’ll receive so much advice from family and friends, all of it well-meaning no doubt, that you’d be forgiven for hesitating about any decision. Finding an agent who knows the local market, along with a great mortgage broker, is invaluable and can relieve much of the…
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