The real estate market is constantly shifting, and for those looking to buy or sell a home, understanding how to navigate varying levels of competition is crucial. When momentum swings back to the buyer – as it has in many markets currently – the dynamics of negotiation change, presenting challenges and opportunities. Below, I’ve looked…
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Replicating the ambience of a luxurious hotel within the confines of your own home is a desire many share. The allure of opulent amenities, plush bedding, and an overall sense of refined elegance can indeed make everyday life feel like a holiday. While perpetual vacation may be an elusive dream, incorporating elements of hospitality design…
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The design world is abuzz with Benjamin Moore’s recent announcements, including their Colour of the Year 2025 and the accompanying Colour Trends Palette. This curated selection of 10 paint shades reflects current design trends while offering a glimpse into the future of interiors. Moving away from the super-saturated hues of previous years, the palette embraces…
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The dial is starting to move as more Canadians enter the real estate market. Sales activity was 1.9% higher for September compared with August, which is the last month of the traditionally popular selling season. It’s the third successive month that an increase in transactions has been recorded by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).…
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It’s not uncommon for investors to focus on desirable rental areas and then scour the market for high-value, low-priced properties. When they find their target, it often needs substantial work to bring it up to a standard that’s suitable for the rental market. Renovating is often necessary for bathrooms and kitchens, which are the most…
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After four years of record-breaking rental growth, investors and landlords are now moving into a period of consolidation. Industry research CoreLogic says its latest rental data shows rents grew 0.1% in July – the smallest increase since 2020. Over the previous 12 months, rents increased by 7.8%, which is still substantially above the rate of…
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Industry data and commentary may suggest the post-Covid rebound in our national real estate market is losing steam, but home-loan data suggests otherwise. In the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the total value of new housing loans rose 3.9% month-on-month in July to $30.6 billion. Investors are leading the charge. Their…
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Creating wealth for later in life is a goal most of us embrace and spend our entire working lives trying to accomplish. And for the vast majority, property investment is a huge component of their strategies. Many young people today feel the idea of owning property is beyond their reach. However, there are strategies to…
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It’s not uncommon for investors to focus on desirable rental areas and then scour the market for high-value, low-priced properties. When they find their target, it often needs substantial work to bring it up to a standard that’s suitable for the rental market. Remodeling is often necessary for bathrooms and kitchens, which are the most…
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With a shortage of housing for sale across America right now, buyers are often tempted to ignore the occasional problem in the hope they can win the property to begin the next chapter of their lives. Their hopes often rise when their agent tells them they’ve found a home that meets their criteria – and…
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