The right plants can transform a house or apartment into a warm and inviting home. They add a touch of life, colour, and tranquillity, especially when you’re looking to sell. However, choosing the right indoor plants can be overwhelming. That’s why our agents have compiled a list of six favourites that are perfect for the…
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Everyone wants to sell their home quickly and for top dollar! Maximizing the value of your home doesn’t happen by accident, of course. You need to identify your property’s key target markets, such as young families or downsizers, and then sell the features that will attract their interest. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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It’s always fun to find a new and exciting piece of technology that helps you run your home better. As an experienced real estate agent, I’m constantly seeking innovative tools and resources that help improve my performance and assist my clients. Recently, I dived into IKEA’s new AI tool, called Kreativ, to check out whether…
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It’s incredible the difference that furniture can make to the value of a home in the eyes of prospective buyers. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I’ve seen how the right furnishings can transform even a modest house, apartment or condo into a desirable residence that appeals to buyers and increases its…
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As your local real estate agent, our group is constantly aware of developments that may have an effect on the housing market. A significant upheaval might be approaching. Imagine a time when it will be lawful for Australian employees to insist on working remotely. The Fair Work Commission is reviewing this possibility. If these reforms…
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It’s no secret America is experiencing a real estate market in which the seller has the upper hand. Historically low rates of homes coming onto the market have created this situation, even though our mortgage costs remain high as the Federal Reserve continues to keep the cash rate high to fight inflationary pressures. Yet even…
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A home that goes on the market unfurnished presents additional challenges for prospective buyers. That’s because they’ll need an excellent sense of perspective and a good imagination to picture what the property might look like when furnished. Often, buyers will fear a property is smaller because it lacks furnishings to give some perspective to its…
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Every mortgage type offers different options, and which one a buyer chooses will impact their future finances. The two main groups are fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), which fall under the banner of conventional loans or those that the government doesn’t back. Other loans are government-backed, while jumbo loans are typically utilized for luxury, high-cost…
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The question of how much foreign buyers influence the Australian property market can be controversial with claims their participation bolsters prices and worsens housing affordability for ordinary Australians. New research by PropTrack, part of the portal realestate.com.au, has recorded a 20% increase in searches from overseas buyers compared to the five-year average. This surge is…
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Home values jumped another 0.6% in April – the nation’s 15th successive month of growth. According to CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI), the increase has added a further $4,720 to the national median dwelling value. It brings the total increase since the January 2023 trough to an impressive 11.1%, or $78,000. As an experienced…
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