If buying your first home is on your goals list this year, summer is an ideal time to get prepared. Even if you’re not planning to move until later in the year, getting organised now can make the buying process smoother, more confident, and far less stressful. Get Your Finances Ready Start by checking your…
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Whether you’re trying to figure out which home improvements will help you sell faster and for more money, or you’re about to move into a new home, it’s never a bad idea to focus your renovation aspirations on the kitchen. It’s the “nerve-centre” of a home – a place where we gather socially and share…
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Summer – particularly January and February – can be a surprisingly smart time to buy a home. With many buyers focused on holidays, travel, and getting the kids ready for the new school year, the market often feels a little quieter. That can translate into less competition, more time to make decisions, and stronger negotiating…
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Is 2026 the year you’re going to renovate, transforming your home and adding thousands of dollars to its value? And, if so, are you a little nervous of what lies ahead? That’s totally understandable. Renovations are considered in a variety of situations. Owners wishing to upsize or downsize will see a renovation as a way…
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Summer can be a quieter time for open homes, but that doesn’t mean the good properties disappear. In fact, inspecting in the warmer months can reveal things you might miss in winter. Heat, heavy rain, and long daylight hours have a way of showing how a home really performs. If you’re house hunting this summer,…
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The strong property values of the post-Covid era have consistently called into question whether young people are better to save and buy their own home, or divert their attention from real estate aspirations and become lifetime renters. The idea of being “lifetime renters” is enough to fill most people with dread. For years they will…
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If buying your first home is on your goals list this year, summer is an ideal time to get prepared. Even if you’re not planning to buy until later in the year, getting organised now can make the process smoother, more confident, and far less stressful. Get Your Finances Ready Start by reviewing your overall…
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The real estate market enters 2026 with sales momentum as the number of deals for November jumped 0.5% month-over-month and annual values rose 1.2%, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Leading property aggregator Zillow said its pricing figures showed the luxury segment increased 2.6%, but 21% of sellers in…
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As we enter 2026, the US housing market stands at a critical juncture. For buyers, the struggle has been defined by record prices and “decades-high” mortgage rates. Sellers and especially upsizers have faced the “lock-in effect” – a reluctance to trade a low pandemic-era mortgage for a new, expensive one. Sellers’ response has been to…
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Predicting the fate of the real estate market in America for 2026 is probably more precarious than in recent years with prices continuing to hit record highs, mortgage costs challenging buyers and the direction of the economy uncertain. One of the most influential factors for 2026 will be the cost of money. How low will…
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