Easing concerns around US tariffs and falling interest rates have ignited renewed interest in the real estate market with the sales numbers rising for two successive months. With 86% of exports to America remaining duty-free under the current Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), consumer confidence has rebounded from its March slump. Consumer spending has remained resilient…
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One of the challenges many Canadians face when deciding to buy and sell a home is how to assess the quality of their real estate agent. Exactly what should you expect from someone with whom you’re trusting your largest financial asset? And on what criteria do others make their judgment when appointing an agent? For…
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Preparing your home for a winter sale can be the critical factor in whether you’re able to maximise the value of your property. In warmer months, you can get away with ignoring poor insulation and underpowered heating. However, winter tends to focus buyers’ minds on the ability of the home to cope with the elements.…
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It’s very possible you’ve started to see more “For Sale” signs go up around our local suburbs in the strongest signal the property market is beginning to regain its momentum. Average sale prices increased 1.3% in the 12 weeks to the end of May as buyers double-down on their search now that interest rates have…
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A striking gateway at the front of your home will not only enhance security but could boost your home value by up to 5% when the time comes to sell. Buyers see a gateway as a premium feature if it adds to the attraction of the home and ensures the safety of your vehicles. There…
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“Should I sell my property before buying my next dream home?” It’s one of the most common questions a real estate agent is asked by owners. There’s no right or wrong answer, of course. The process of whether to buy or sell first is often dictated by circumstances, your financial position, risk threshold and local…
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Even the most enthusiastic property investor may be wondering when the growth in rental income will taper off after an incredible post-Covid period of income increases. Over the past five years, accelerating rental prices have forced many younger Australians back to their parental homes, and increased their challenge to save for a first-home deposit. It’s…
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We’ve all walked into a property to start an inspection and been greeted by an agent who takes our details and then starts to gently quiz us about our intentions in the market. As a buyer, you have the perfect opportunity to take control of the conversation and to drill down on the quality of…
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Have you ever used colour psychology to try to decide the colour scheme of a room or your entire home? Most of us select the colours we like, and inevitably we rely on our favourites. But is there a better way? Colour psychology is the study of how colours affect human emotions and behaviour. For…
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Almost every decision in our lives feels influenced by data. It impacts our consumer purchases, the food we buy, our selection of media, and much more. No matter where we turn, digital information is pervasive. So, have you considered how data could help you sell your home faster and for more money? If you’re thinking…
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