If you intend to upgrade your entry-level home, or you’re an investor seeking to divest a cheaper property, you’ll likely have to deal with the Gen Z buyers as they start to filter into the real estate market. The Gen Z cohort, which follows the much-discussed Millennials, were born between the years of about 1997…
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Overcoming your doubts about whether to transact in the property market this year will be half the battle to finding the next home of your dreams. There are so many issues affecting mortgage costs, that the act of buying and selling property can feel like a leap of faith. But, with the market likely to…
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Can your behavior as a seller affect the speed of your deal and the amount a buyer will pay for your property? For sure, it does! If you’re a committed seller and ready to make a few sacrifices to help your prospective buyers, you’re far more likely to maximize the value of your home. Sellers…
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If you’re selling your home right now or planning to do so, understanding the biggest red flags that turn off buyers will be hugely helpful. When preparing your home for sale, avoid basic mistakes that will undermine your hard work. Bad smell Nothing makes a buyer balk faster than the smell of cigarettes and tobacco.…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home soon, you’ll be getting lots of advice about the price you should ask, the right time to sell, the state of the local market, and even the right agent to engage. One golden piece of guidance should never be ignored: give your home curb appeal. A great first…
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Remodeling a bathroom can significantly enhance a home’s selling status by modernizing its appeal, increasing functionality and showcasing a clean, updated space that potential buyers find attractive and valuable. Website Opendoor calculates a new bathroom will enhance the asking price by almost 6%. Other data suggests you can get a $4 return on every $1…
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Optimism about the New Zealand property market is back with market pundits telling one news poll that prices might jump up to 6% next year and again in 2025. As we all know, prices have fallen by double-digits since their peak in November 2021: a consequence of a 20-month campaign to raise interest rates to…
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With many young families currently in the market for a larger home, a burning question is whether it’s worth paying a premium to be near good schools. If you have a young family, how much extra would you pay to be in the catchment area of a good school? The Real Estate Institute of Victoria…
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One expense associated with putting your property up for sale is the marketing cost. Required to attract potential buyers to your home, it’s the most essential part of the process if you want to maximise your sale price. When selecting an agent to sell your home, you should be confident they know exactly what they’re…
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In many real estate advertisements you see the claim “close to good schools”, but does the proximity to education centers really affect a property’s value? The adage “location, location, location” is well known and refers to how a property’s value benefits or suffers from the surrounding neighborhood. Families looking to buy often prioritize the proximity…
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