The median price of an existing American home has hit a record high, increasing 2% year-over-year in June to $435,300. The value of an existing home has increased almost $141,000 in the past five years, according to the latest “Existing-Home Sales Report”, issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Just 12 months ago, the…
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Investors and landlords wondering about the future value of real estate may find inspiration from new data indicating American property has hit new heights of popularity with foreigners. Investment by international buyers is up 33.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors. They spent $56 billion on 78,100 properties between April 2024 and last March.…
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Are the walls closing in on you? Does the feeling of a growing family feel almost suffocating? Are the kids getting to an age when it’s not just impractical but emotionally impossible to share a bedroom? Are your parents getting a little old to maintain their own home? If the answer to any of these…
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Every market moves in cycles and the current environment requires a little more work to strike a deal if you’re the seller. As we move into a temporary period favoring the buyer, it’s more important than ever to find an agent who can generate multiple offers and even spark a bidding war. Creating tension between…
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As Americans enjoy their summer vacations, it has become increasingly hard to get a solid fix on real estate. Prospective buyers and sellers await interest rate cuts, any inflationary impact of tariffs and wonder what the inevitable flow-through to the housing market will be. As one Zillow economist observed, Americans are playing a “wait-and-see” game…
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With the number of homes on the market increasing, and the summer sales season coming to a close in a few weeks, first-time buyers have a rare opportunity. There’s more choice than there has been for nearly six years, and research suggests a quarter of all sales are only finalized after the seller has given…
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The importance of your relationship with your agent should never be underestimated – they can make or break a successful buying or selling experience. You want to have confidence they’re on your team and invested in making the best deal possible on your behalf. An experienced, quality agent will help protect you from a few…
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Repainting the interior of your home is never a small task. The interruption to the household can be substantial. It’s not just the fact you have to move furniture and put down drop-sheets to protect against paint drips, but the fumes tend to stick around for a few days. Repainting is often an important step…
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The respected financial institution, Macquarie Bank, has given its 2025 mid-year economic outlook, and it sounds positive for property owners and investors while giving hope to first-home buyers. For anyone thinking of entering the market in the next 12 months, there is likely to be a concern at the back of your mind about the…
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For investors, prices in the bellwether markets of Sydney and Melbourne are beginning to strengthen, providing an immediate opportunity to achieve capital growth if you move quickly. Recent data from InvestorKit – a leading data-driven property investment advisory firm – shows a resurgence of market pressure within the inner and middle suburban rings of Sydney…
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