What’s the true secret to a successful home sale? Is it location, size, design, price or presentation? Of course, it’s a combination of all of these facets of a property. The most powerful factor will depend on the individual buyer. However, there’s one element homeowners often underestimate despite the advice of their agent: the importance…
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The Kiwi property market enters 2025 in an environment of falling interest rates, new lending rules, economic challenges and an increasing number of properties coming onto the market. It’s a lot to take in. After a tough couple of years for upsizers and aspiring first homebuyers, our real estate scene is finally loosening up thanks…
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If you’re considering whether to enter the property market to upgrade or purchase your first home, it’s a valuable exercise to study the key market factors that could be working in your favour. Across NZ, listings are hitting record numbers while the cost of cash – the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – has dropped to…
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The rise of remote working continues across the US today, even though many companies are now calling their workers back to the office. As an experienced agent, I see how the work-from-home movement continues to transform the real estate scene. Buyers continue to prioritize properties that have suitable space for a home office, and they…
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Winter is a great time to buy a property – you don’t have the competition of spring and summer buyers. Usually, you’ll be able to enjoy additional time to consider your options when choosing a house, apartment or condo. But it doesn’t always work out like that. If there’s another prospective buyer in the picture,…
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The real estate market, much like the weather, experiences its own kind of seasonality. While the spring and summer months often bring a flurry of activity, the winter season typically ushers in a period where upsizers can put their home on the market with confidence but enjoy a little more time choosing their next purchase.…
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While winter may bring a dormant hush to many gardens, it doesn’t mean your outdoor space needs to lose its charm. With care and attention, sellers can maintain curb appeal and ensure their gardens remain healthy throughout the colder months, laying the groundwork for a spring resurgence. Even in the depths of winter, a well-tended…
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The winter season, with its shorter days, offers unique opportunities to showcase your property. Now that the time has come to sell, you need a strategic approach to staging and photography to highlight your home’s strengths and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. When staging a home at this time of year, focus on creating…
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There’s a unique charm to relocating during the winter months. Beyond the practical benefits like lower moving costs and less competition for housing, a winter move offers a chance to embrace a new city’s cozy side and experience its winter magic firsthand. Undeniably, winter moves present unique challenges. Icy roads, the looming threat of snowstorms,…
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Are you trying to sell your home right now, and finding that you’re just not attracting the attention of buyers that you’d hoped? If so, then it’s time to go back to the basics to ensure you’re providing your potential buyers with a five-star presentation of your home. As an experienced real estate agent, I…
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