We’ve all walked into a property to start an inspection and been greeted by an agent who takes our details and then starts to gently quiz us about our intentions in the market. As a buyer, you have the perfect opportunity to take control of the conversation and to drill down on the quality of…
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Surging listings and forecasts of even lower interest rates are powering the resurgence of the New Zealand property market. And bellwether market Auckland is back. Its average sale price is up 1.2% to $1.303 million, and its prestigious suburb of Matakana recorded quarterly value growth of 5.6%, putting the average price of a home above…
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America’s real estate market is warming up – literally. Spring sales season is underway, and a wave of summer sales is just around the corner. It’s a favorite time for buyers to hit the market. This year, they’re seeking out great deals as the market finds its balance after a spike in post-Covid property values…
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New Zealanders’ optimism about the housing market continues to rise with more owners opting for a variable mortgage rate rather than locking one in. Almost one-third of Kiwis (31.8%) have now opted for a floating rate in the belief there are more cuts to come from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Commentators are…
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The turbulent economic and political news in Canada may not fill everyone with excitement when it comes to buying and selling real estate – yet, where uncertainty lurks there is opportunity! The latest data on Canadian real estate suggests prices are now subdued due to the obvious themes of public discourse. People are concerned about…
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When purchasing your first property, much of the advice you receive focuses on location and the style of home that suits your needs. Too little insight and experience is shared about the importance of finding a home loan that’s tailored to your needs. With Canada’s interest rates falling since last June when it stood at…
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Home prices have shown an initial resilience in the face of economic threats and actions from Washington. Prices slipped just 0.8% in February as buyers increased their caution and sellers decided that perhaps this was a good time to hold onto their properties. Uncertainty, however, can be your friend in the property market. It can…
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A collective “watch and wait” stance has been adopted by property owners as Canada holds its breath for the next installment from the White House. After the steel tariffs, we now have a 25% levy on our auto industry exports to the United States. At the time of writing, the world was poised for so-called…
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Plenty of advice is given to first homebuyers about selecting a property and how to handle the transaction, but little attention is paid to explaining a few important tasks that are necessary after taking possession. First homebuyers remain one-third of the buyer market and their active participation bolsters values in the lower market quartile. Their…
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A grey area of the purchase process comes immediately after a seller has accepted your offer – the assumption your lender will support your assessment of the property’s value. With the help of your agent, your proposal should reflect market value and not be a million miles away from the seller’s target price. But what…
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