Real estate thrives on fashion – we love colors that are in vogue, textures that are back in style and ideas for remodeling that capture the imagination of owners and buyers alike. One of the most anticipated reports from those of us who follow the fashions is the trend survey undertaken by the National Kitchen…
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A seller who is committed to extracting every cent of value from selling their home will always invest in professional staging. It’s not cheap, but the reward can be substantial. Staging involves a professional stylist assessing your home. They will select the most appropriate furniture and fittings, which will give the property a total makeover.…
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One of the most influential predictions for real estate in 2026 has come from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which has forecast a spectacular 14% jump in existing home sales next year, combined with price rises totalling 4%. One early signal supporting the NAR forecast is the fact that current applications for mortgages are…
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If there’s anyone with their finger on the pulse of America’s real estate market, it is your humble Realtor. We’re out and about every day, trying to find homes for our clients and negotiating with sellers. If there’s a whiff of economic concern in the wind, we’re among the first to notice. Nothing makes folks…
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Lower interest rates have sparked record-breaking levels of participation by first-time buyers, who are now responsible for 27% of all residential property deals, according to a new report by Cotality and Westpac NZ. The dramatic 0.5% reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in October has tempted many…
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The New Zealand property market has seen consistent value gains across the country as the nation welcomed another 0.25% reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to revitalise the economy and reduce unemployment from 5.3%. The OCR now stands at 2.25%, and it’s amazing to think the rate is less than half the 5.5% level…
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The first predictions for the 2026 Australian property market are already making headlines as buyers and sellers alike ask themselves how high can prices go. The property portal Domain has been one of the first out of the blocks with its predictions, forecasting a 6% rise in values across all capital cities next year. Its…
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One-third of all Australian properties now command a $1 million-plus price tag, according to the latest research from Cotality. Its latest data shows the number of so-called “million-dollar suburbs” has risen by an astounding 143% in five years. The city with the most influence on this result is Brisbane, where 38 suburbs have moved into…
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Knowing you’ve put your largest financial asset in the hands of a great real estate agent makes the process of selling your home so much less stressful. Their knowledge and experience will ease any anxiety about market trends, buyer preferences and the price you might expect to achieve. Choosing the right agent requires careful thought…
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Powered by a revolutionary government policy to support first homebuyers, Australia’s sale prices are now growing faster than at any time in the last two years. The moment the Government released its Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) – a policy guaranteeing 15% of a 20% deposit so first-time buyers avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance – the national…
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