A continuing environment of high rates and a case of tariff jitters dampened buyer enthusiasm for real estate in March, according to the latest figures. Sales slipped 5.9% to an annual 4.02 million deals on a March-to-March basis. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said the market remained on a “solid footing” and blamed one…
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America builds around 1.4 million new homes every year – a massive contribution to easing the demand for housing that also keeps property prices from spiraling beyond the reach of millions of families and first-time buyers. Some 944,000 of these new constructions were for single-family homes in 2023 – 66.8% of the total, according to…
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Summer is synonymous with sunshine, barbecues, and for many homeowners it’s the prime selling season. The long days, warm weather and active buyer pool create an ideal environment to showcase your property’s best features. In this economic cycle of concern about tariffs, and the temporary fall in buyer decisions (down 6% in March), there are…
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When buyers walk through your home, they’re looking for certain features that they’ll have listed as nice-to-have and must-have. Serious or experienced buyers will often have these features written down, and some will even tick them off as they go from room to room. This is a good sign because it means you made a…
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When you research how to prepare your home for sale, two themes come up time and again – declutter and depersonalise. So, let’s dig a little deeper into why you should take each of these actions. There are few bigger turn-offs for buyers than a dirty and untidy home. Dishes in the sink, clothes on…
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Walk through any suburb, and you’ll not fail to see roof-mounted solar panels in your line of sight. The International Energy Agency says Australia generates more watts of power (990W) per capita than any country in the world with the Dutch (757W) and Germans (711W) immediately behind us in second and third place. Solar’s popularity…
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When moving into a new home, one of your first priorities will be to put your stamp on it by injecting your own style or personality. It’s one of the great joys of buying a property. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, it’s natural to want to give it a personal…
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Understanding how values in Australian real estate are changing has a fundamental influence on any decision to buy and sell. Property is recognised as a reliable foundation on which to build your wealth. However, your challenge is to navigate market fluctuations to avoid buying at the top of the cycle. Right now, Australia’s market is…
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When you’re selling in spring and summer, you should always seek an edge that will attract buyers to your property ahead of anyone else’s. With more homes coming on to the market across America, bear in mind that real estate can be a competitive sport – both for buyers and sellers. Buyers are competing for…
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Now is the time to start preparing your home for sale if you want to catch the waves of buyers who enter the US real estate market during late spring and summer. Some owners may delay, believing a better time to transact is just around the corner. However, as an experienced agent, I’ve found that…
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