One of the joys of buying property is the opportunity to meet new people and discover the treasures of your brand new neighborhood. This can be great fun if you’ve just moved into an urban area where there are almost endless chances to discover new cafes, bars and restaurants. With many prospective buyers looking to…
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A borrowing strategy is an intelligent approach to finding your first mortgage or refinancing to purchase a new home. The best loan consists of far more than the cheapest interest rate. A better approach is to track down the most suitable deal for your circumstances. America has an incredibly well-serviced market for home loans. And…
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With pandemic-induced uncertainty over the past 18 months, it’s been wonderful to see the property sector return to some form of normality with a lockdown-free spring selling season. According to market researcher Proptrack (which is part of Realestate.com.au), new listings in November reached their highest level in a decade and grew 12.1% compared to October…
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If you’ve been searching without success for your new home, good news may be just around the corner. That’s because the Christmas and New Year holiday period is an excellent time to buy. Most buyers leave the market when summer holidays beckon, leaving only the serious players to seek out the best deals. If you…
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The current property market is buzzing with activity, and a term that’s increasingly being used to describe buyer behavior is FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. This phenomenon is driving significant trends in the real estate sector. If you’re about to enter the market to find your dream home, you need a great agent. Here’s…
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With more than 20% of America’s mortgage market serviced by brokers, home buyers and investors have two primary paths to choose when seeking a loan. Firstly, you can go straight to a lender, such as your bank, or newer loan companies like Quicken and Loan Deposit. Each one has its own set of products that…
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Open-plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan, bringing family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space. It has been a popular feature of a home for two decades and more. However, a small but noisy school of thought now suggests it’s time to revert…
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If you’ve found your perfect home but it’s destined for auction, don’t be afraid to make an offer straight away. Before doing so, you should be confident you know the home’s value based on your extensive research. Ask the sales agent for their process in handling multiple bids before an auction because you need to…
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Nerves and excitement always bubble up when auction day arrives – it’s that moment of truth when you bid for the home of your dreams. With so much at stake, you must be sure your target property meets your criteria, you’ve done all the relevant inspections, you are clear on your finances and how high…
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Older apartments are attracting a lot of buyer attention in our area because they can be genuine treasures in the rough. The trade-off is that sometimes you have to deal with floorplans, fittings and design quirks that architects dropped 20-plus years ago. As an experienced local agent, I find it fascinating to compare the beautiful…
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