Category: Upsizer

Summer of ’25 is ideal for new property adventure

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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Auction results indicate it’s a good time to buy and sell

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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Six tips for finding a property bargain

We all love a bargain!  But even the most hardened property fan would admit bargains are rare in the highly competitive real estate market. Even buyers seeking fixer-uppers risk renovation costs ballooning if they do not do their homework correctly. What may seem a bargain can quickly turn into a nightmare of rising costs for…
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Speculation of more rate cuts fuels market surge

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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Nine questions to ask an agent during an inspection

We’ve all walked into a property to start an inspection and been greeted by an agent who takes our details and then starts to gently quiz us about our intentions in the market. As a buyer, you have the perfect opportunity to take control of the conversation and to drill down on the quality of…
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How to use psychology to choose your interior colours

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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How you can use data to boost your sale price

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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8 tips for making an impression with your paint brush

A favourite piece of advice from any real estate agent goes something like this – “never underestimate the importance of making a good first impression”. In property, what agents are really saying is that you should make your home look fantastic from the street. That’s where the first impression is made – not when prospective…
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Why 2025 is a good time to sell and move on

Given the whirlwind of events happening in the US and overseas, many owners are asking whether they should sell their home now or wait until next year, when perhaps the dust has settled. It’s always great that owners look at the big picture when validating their desire to sell and either upsize to a larger…
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Top 10 questions to ask when choosing an agent

America’s real estate market is warming up – literally. Spring sales season is underway, and a wave of summer sales is just around the corner.  It’s a favorite time for buyers to hit the market.  This year, they’re seeking out great deals as the market finds its balance after a spike in post-Covid property values…
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