If you’re selling a home, your laundry room is one space that needs to be squeaky clean. The state of a laundry room often reflects the time homeowners have: they’re either super-organized and functional or the biggest disaster area in the house. And that’s a shame because a laundry room is a real selling point. …
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Maintenance is a labour of love for many homeowners – traipsing around the local hardware store and eating snags is a weekend ritual for thousands of homeowners. Others, of course, would prefer to do something else, somewhere else. If you’re an owner who sees maintenance as a chore rather than an opportunity to test your…
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An orderly correction of property prices is continuing across Australia as buyers and sellers react to changing market forces swayed by a 6.1% spike in inflation and increasing mortgage rates. For September, industry researcher CoreLogic has found values for all housing slipped 1.4%, a slightly better result than in August (-1.6%). This comes after two…
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It’s always helpful to look at the national real estate market to get a general sense of the attitudes and experiences of both the buyer and the seller. While we caution you against associating national numbers with sales results in your area, all local markets can be affected by national trends and confidence in the…
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Rent rises may be about to max out, but more investors may enter the market once interest rates have stabilised, says industry researcher Core Logic. That’s because the latest figures for August and September show rents continue to increase annually by 10%. CoreLogic’s latest quarterly review has found that rents rose 0.6% in September –…
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Have you noticed water tanks installed in city homes or regional properties that are already connected to town water? Rainwater tanks are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons, including a reduction in the quarterly water bill and the environmental benefit. Buyers appreciate green-friendly features that help the planet and shrink the size of utility bills. …
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With headlines of a global reduction in oil and price rises, it’s no surprise an increasing number of buyers are seeking environmentally sustainable homes. Properties that consume minimal electricity for heat and air-conditioning are in big demand. As an experienced agency, we find some buyers will often cite their desire for a “sustainable home” without…
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year in real estate and consider what we have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is when we have all the family under one roof. It reminds us of the importance of home and heart. It’s a time to reflect on…
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It pays to keep an open mind if you’re considering whether to enter the property market to upgrade your home, downsize or make your first purchase. Fluctuating property values and mortgage costs can make real estate a challenging market to interpret for some buyers. Media reports of exceptional growth in certain cities should always be…
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Forget hardwood floors, walk-in pantries, and eco-ratings. With everyone’s favorite holiday now upon us, these must-have design features this month will haunt you forever. Below is a look at the spooky design ideas that are hellishly hot right now. Wet-look walls Whether it’s wallpaper that spontaneously oozes slime or – for the more ambitious –…
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