Leading industry research group, Cotality, has predicted in its latest market report that prices could rise by up to 5% this year. Lower mortgage costs and an improving economy would power the recovery, according to Kelvin Davidson, Cotality’s Chief Property Economist for NZ. He said: “Debt-backed multiple property owners, including Mum and Dad investors, have…
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The strength of the American housing market continues to build with sales of existing homes rising 5.1% in December to provide a powerful beginning for 2026. The jump in sales for December compared with the previous month put the national market’s seasonally-adjusted annual rate of existing home sales at 4.35 million. The December home sales…
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Is AI really going to help you buy or sell your home this year? And if so, how is that actually going to happen? Such questions, while perhaps a little skeptical, are more than valid in an era in which we hear almost nothing else but how AI will change our lives, take our jobs…
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Winter – especially February – can be a surprisingly smart time to buy a home. With fewer buyers actively searching, you often have more negotiating power and less competition. That slower pace can work in your favor whether you’re deciding between a fixer-upper or a move-in ready home. Fixer-Upper Finds in the Off-Season Fixer-uppers can…
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In real estate, we love the idea of minimalism and open spaces that make homes feel so much bigger than if they were cluttered with oversized furniture, undersized rugs and coffee tables. While any buyer’s decision is, in part, based on the square footage of a property, it’s also influenced by the ease with which…
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Winter may be the off-season for real estate, but that doesn’t mean great homes disappear. In fact, touring homes in colder months can give you valuable insight you might miss in spring or summer. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures have a way of revealing how a home really performs. If you’re house hunting this winter,…
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How hard can it be to walk through a property and determine whether it should be the next home of your dreams? It sounds straightforward, doesn’t it? Perhaps not. Questions such as size and layout will dominate your thinking. Location will be another issue you’ll have on your mind. And, on top of this, perhaps…
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Buying your first home is exciting – but it can also feel overwhelming. This friendly guide breaks down the process for first-time homebuyers. We’ll cover everything from figuring out your budget to the moment you get the keys. WHAT CAN YOU AFFORD Buying a home starts with knowing what you can comfortably afford. Before you…
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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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