When you’re house hunting, one of the first features to catch your eye might be the roof. But do you know what you’re looking at? After all, multiple styles of roof are popular in American architecture. A roof over our head is a major pschological and financial investment. When you’re buying a property, the inspection…
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New figures suggest Australian homeowners have refinanced around $200 billion in mortgage loans since the Reserve Bank started raising interest rates to fight inflation 12 months ago. Up to 30 lenders have been competing for this potential business, offering lucrative cashback offers to win your signature. Owners have been promised incentives from $2,000 to $10,000…
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If you’re an experienced investor who thrives on counter-cyclical opportunities, it looks like the current property market is a perfect time to strike. New data from industry researcher CoreLogic shows investors are more willing to put their properties on the market than owner-occupiers. It’s no secret that housing inventory is down against historical averages, but…
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The tide continues to turn for New Zealand property prices, meaning first-time buyers should begin planning their move before the value recovery starts to pick up pace. A total of 14 territorial local authority areas registered an increase in residential prices, according to a June market survey issued by OneRoof. Its Valocity House Index shows…
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If you’re in the market to upgrade your home as your family grows or a first-time buyer, you’ve probably been watching the deals hitting the market in recent weeks. And let’s face it, it’s been hard to miss the 1% downpayment deals offered by folks from United Wholesale Mortgage and the country’s biggest lender, Rocket…
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A reminder of property as a quality investment can be found in recent research from specialist advisory company, Real Estate Witch. It says rents are currently outpacing wages in 46 of America’s 50 largest cities – and this is not a post-Covid phenomenon. Inflation and income growth have both lagged rent rises since 1985. While…
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Property TV shows can lure you into a sense of optimism, tempting you to believe that remodeling your home is straightforward so long as you stick to some basic rules and pay for enough people on site to fix any issue. Hey presto! – you’ve got a spanking new home in 30 minutes, including ad…
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One of the most important decisions when buying and selling a home is selecting a real estate agent. They will help you maximize the value of your existing home and find and negotiate an excellent price for your next property. These essential roles mean every owner or first-home buyer needs to spend time choosing their…
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The Federal Government has backed down on its plan to restructure loan fees to help buyers with lower credit scores. The Federal Housing Finance Agency has rescinded its plans to apply a new upfront fee on borrowers as part of the established Loan Level Pricing Adjustment (LLPA) charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The…
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Buyers seeking a fixer-upper to break into the market or find a great-value way to climb the property ladder will have probably walked around houses with gardens that need a fair bit of work. If the yard is completely overgrown, but you love the house, then consider calling in a landscape gardener. Investing in landscaping…
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