Whether you’re selling your home, or feeling it needs some tender loving care, it’s likely your attention will focus on the kitchen because of its role as the household’s social centre. Over the years, a kitchen will become dated. Drawers might lose their ability to soft close, doors might get chipped and the plastic edging…
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For the past three years, investors and landlords have seen incomes skyrocket as Australians competed over an insufficient supply of rental properties. Rent rises are slowing now as the market begins to balance out following an influx of new investment properties to help ease supply. For investors, it’s a time to either consolidate or go…
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It’s no secret the US is in the midst of a strong seller’s market. Yet even with so many eager buyers out there, knowing how best to negotiate with them is crucial for home sellers. After all, the goal of selling a home is to receive the highest possible price – and this is especially…
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Moving into your first home is incredibly exciting and marks the beginning of an important chapter in your life. If you are thinking of embarking on some major upgrades, it may pay to get to know your new home well first. It’s worth keeping a journal of your general first impressions of living in the…
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The latest data from digital marketplace Wowa suggests a two-speed real estate scene across Canada right now. Even with two recent interest cuts that took the benchmark to 4.5%, parts of the property market remain red-hot while others appear stuck on the cool side. Wowa’s Housing Market Report released in June found national transactions totalled…
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Residential sales have been predicted to rise by more than 6% this year as the Canadian real estate market begins to bounce back from a quiet start to the year. Two interest cuts that have taken the cash rate to 4.5% are expected to entice more sellers into the market to meet the pent-up demand…
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With interest rates now 0.5% less than just a few weeks ago, Canadian homeowners and buyers are poised to spur the market back into action. Whether the two recent rate cuts from the Bank of Canada will be sufficient to electrify the market remains to be seen. However, Canada is one of the first developed…
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These lazy days of summer can lull you into a false sense of security if you’re planning to sell your home this fall. Consider spending some of your spare time working on your home to maximise its value even if that means missing out on the occasional trip to enjoy the warm weather. Making a…
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Many folks don’t appreciate how quickly the real estate scene can change. The slightest movement in mortgage costs – especially when they fall – can trigger a mass movement of buyers looking to upgrade or enter the market in a matter of just a few weeks. And no sooner is that tsunami in motion than…
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You’d be forgiven for thinking America’s real estate market is a bit of a puzzle with shifting headlines about interest rates, home prices, and inventory levels. Without an experienced agent at your side, it’s easy to feel a little lost in these shifting sands. While the number of homes coming onto the market is increasing,…
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