There’s always conversation among owners and buyers about the price of property and how quickly values have risen since the outbreak of the pandemic. Have we had an historic boom because of Covid? Have prices been rising faster than ever before? New data from industry researcher CoreLogic says value increases have not matched the boom…
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The humble fixer-upper apartment or house is always a target for buyers seeking to either enter the property market or renovate and re-sell for a quick profit. The logic of buying a property that needs TLC seems undeniable. But like many things in life, it’s not always that simple. Labour costs and availability have become…
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Understanding how values in Australian real estate are changing has a fundamental influence on any decision to buy and sell. Property is recognised as a reliable foundation on which to build your wealth. However, your challenge is to navigate market fluctuations to avoid buying at the top of the cycle. Right now, Australia’s market is…
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When you’re selling in spring and summer, you should always seek an edge that will attract buyers to your property ahead of anyone else’s. With more homes coming on to the market across America, bear in mind that real estate can be a competitive sport – both for buyers and sellers. Buyers are competing for…
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Now is the time to start preparing your home for sale if you want to catch the waves of buyers who enter the US real estate market during late spring and summer. Some owners may delay, believing a better time to transact is just around the corner. However, as an experienced agent, I’ve found that…
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With the peak selling season under way across America, many owners with real estate ambitions may still be pondering the timing of their move. It’s the perfect time to put your house or apartment on the market if you want to catch the summer wave of buyer optimism. Industry data says homes are now selling…
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Measuring the market mood isn’t always straightforward when property sales data isn’t heading for the stars, or dipping towards the floor. Everyone’s an expert when buyer behaviour is obvious. But the mood is a little harder to capture in Australia right now. Buyers and sellers have been hoping for more interest rate cuts, which seem…
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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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Surging listings and forecasts of even lower interest rates are powering the resurgence of the New Zealand property market. And bellwether market Auckland is back. Its average sale price is up 1.2% to $1.303 million, and its prestigious suburb of Matakana recorded quarterly value growth of 5.6%, putting the average price of a home above…
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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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