With a modest cut of 0.25% in the cash rate in February, many young buyers have been asking why interest rates have been so high. To many older Australians the current cash rate of 4.1% represents incredibly cheap money. Many will recall the days when banks charged up to 17% in the early 90s. Those…
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Price data trends are most powerful when you’re able to drill down into a neighborhood or its surrounding area, providing you with real-world examples of how a market is behaving. Talking to a local agent, such as myself, about property values for the type of home you’re either selling or buying is always a smart…
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It wasn’t so long ago Canadians were talking about mortgage costs and property prices as one of the nation’s most pressing concerns. Times move quickly, however. Now conversation has swung to the possible impact of tariffs from the United States, and our economic wellbeing (not to mention this year’s coming election and changes at the…
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It’s amazing how your decision on where to position your television can dictate the rest of the living space in your home. For first-time buyers who’re just moving into their home, it’s one of the first decisions they need to make as they sit among all the packing boxes, trying to work out what goes…
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We all know the property market warms up when spring and summer come around. And 2025 could be hotter than anyone anticipated. The Bank of Canada has reduced the interest rate for the sixth time since last April, and inflation remains low and stable at 1.8%. For many upsizers and first-time buyers, the question is…
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There’s a growing appreciation of walkable neighbourhoods – those vibrant urban enclaves where daily necessities and leisure activities are within strolling distance. This shift reflects a desire for a more connected, active and sustainable lifestyle with benefits ranging from improved health and well-being to reduced environmental impact. A walkable neighbourhood is characterised by its pedestrian-friendly…
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If you’re planning to sell your property in 2025, this is the perfect time to create a strategy that will ensure you will always have control of the situation and finish with a great selling experience. In real estate, it rarely pays to rush. And this is never more true than for owners who need…
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Zillow economists have crunched the numbers! They’ve analyzed their page-view traffic for nearly 2,300 American cities – plus data on property value growth and days on the market – to rank their users’ most desired locations. Would you guess Zillow users wanted the excitement of New York or L.A.? Or would they prefer those peaceful…
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Preparation is everything when it comes to painting, they say. And real estate agents will tell you one of the cheapest and highest-impact strategies to enhance your home before sale is to paint the exterior and interior. Many owners will opt to paint themselves, especially if the priority is inside the home. And while preparation…
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We’re seeing a strong rise in the number of properties for sale this month – and with spring just around the corner, the trend is only going to get stronger. Across America, we have 17% more properties on the market than 12 months ago. Which means, many owners are about to up their DIY game,…
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