It can be brutal out there – the booming property market right now has left many wondering what more they can do to find their dream home. However, there are several strategies you can deploy to reduce the risk of losing a property that’s captured your heart. But first let’s take a quick look at…
Read more
A trait of a booming market is the desire of buyers to find a bargain by seeking our properties that need renovation or redevelopment. ‘Renovators delights’ are often seen as a great way into the market for investors, property developers and first-time buyers. But unless you’ve spent time researching your target property and have experience…
Read more
The pressure-cooker atmosphere of purchasing property in a booming market can unnerve even the most experienced buyers. Currently, media reports talk of buyers being motivated by FOMO or fear of missing out. Even if you believe this, I’d recommend you avoid getting swept up in the moment. As an experienced real estate agent, my advice…
Read more
A common question about apartments and condos from buyers and investors at the luxury end of the market focuses on which amenities in a complex are the most popular. This is an important issue because the best property investments are those that meet buyer needs. At the top end of the market, buyers are seeking…
Read more
If you’re looking for a city apartment right now, you’re probably seeing similar styles of property and wondering how to decide which one is the best for you. This can be daunting, but the answer is often found by selecting your favorite location. The best medium to long-term investments for residential apartments in urban areas…
Read more
It’s can be a tense time for buyers if you’ve set your heart on entering the market or upgrading to your new home. In periods of high demand in the American housing market, reports have shown that over half of homes for sale became the subject of bidding wars for extended stretches of time. This…
Read more
The strength of real estate has been breathtaking in the past few months, with media headlines exalting incredible prices above reserve as buyers compete for a limited number of properties on the market. If you look across Australia, it’s odds-on all the capital cities will achieve double-digit growth in the residential sectors this year. For…
Read more
One of the great pleasures of buying a new property or renovating an old one is to be able to tap into your imagination to decorate and furnish your dream. If you follow the basic rules of interior design, then you will be more than delighted with your final result. Some of us though are…
Read more
Living in a city apartment can be a lot of fun, offering an enjoyable lifestyle without the suburban drudgery of peak-hour traffic or the maintenance hassles of your average family home. Entry-level prices are lower than houses as a rule because an apartment or condo doesn’t come with a land component even though they’re often…
Read more
No man (or woman) is an island, as the saying goes, and that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and great professionals who can guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so much at…
Read more
