You need two essential skills when buying a property: the ability to recognise the home of your dreams when you see it and, to stay within budget. If you believe that’s pretty straightforward, think again. Too many buyers enter the market without finance in place or clarity around what they want to buy. The idea…
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The dynamics of real estate feel like they’ve spun on a dime in a matter of weeks. Folks who were offering above-list-price have suddenly become wary. All markets go through economic cycles, and property is no different. For those seeking to sell or buy right now, you’ll find a much more accurate truth behind the…
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Record-low interest rates over the past two years have lured many Americans into thinking the Federal Reserve would always low-ball the cost of cash. But this has been an exceptional period, not the norm. Today, our interest rate is still lower than at the beginning of 2019. And since then, the average value of residential…
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So you’ve fallen in love with your first dream home! Now it’s time for a reality check; and I’m not talking about the price or even whether one or more buyers are trying to beat you to the same property. No, it’s time to call in the experts: a builder, roofer and pest inspector to…
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It’s exciting yet testing times if you’re in the market and seeking your first home. Your radar will be finely tuned for price reductions while watching the interest rate picture. The old cliché about swings and roundabouts comes to mind in this situation. What you may lose in higher mortgage payments, you’ll likely gain in…
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Buying your first property is an unforgettable experience – and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make to set yourself on the path of wealth creation. And if you’ve achieved this goal during the current economic times, you’ve done incredibly well – Congratulations! As an experienced agency in your area, we know that…
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Shop around Lenders always need to win new customers, even in tougher times. Do not discount the fact other institutions will want to win your business. Good deals are often available to those prepared to swap lenders. Simple changes Assess your spending habits. Making cutbacks that won’t destroy your lifestyle may ease the pain. Even…
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If you want to improve your home but have put the idea on hold because of the increasing cost of living, we have a few ideas to help you; and you don’t have to go crazy at Bunnings or on Gumtree or eBay to make great changes that will lift your spirits. Sometimes, owners become…
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Buying and selling a home is not something most people do more than a few times in their lives. It’s easy to make basic errors or assumptions when you’re not used to the real estate market, which has some unique facets. Some behaviours tend to crop up time and again. To help make the transaction…
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When it comes to buying a first home, size really does matter. Larger, family homes are usually beyond the price range of a first-time buyer and have prompted an increase in building approvals for new terraces, townhouses and duplexes. The increase in medium-density approvals provides an opportunity for first-home buyers who don’t necessarily want to…
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