Investors across America are still enjoying a boom in rental earnings according to the latest report from the real estate brokerage, Redfin. Average rents are just $2 a month down on the record prices that were set last year at the height of the post-Covid inflation spike when rents were rising by more than 12%.…
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It only seemed a few weeks ago that we were enjoying the warm days of summer. But with winter on the way, it’s time to double down at home and prepare for colder days. Now is a perfect time of year to give your home a spruce up and deep clean, so these recommendations will…
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If you’re a fan of online sites and magazines that help minimize your domestic duties and give you more hours in your day, then I’m right with you. And when summer turns to fall, and it’s time to do a little deep cleaning to rid our homes of dust and dirt accumulated from having doors…
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The installation of an induction stovetop is proving to be a popular home improvement. Owners are saying goodbye to their inefficient electric model or dispensing with a gas cooktop that is now said to be bad for the environment. Induction stoves have been around since the 1970s, first released by Westinghouse. However, induction cooking was…
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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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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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As the shorter days signal the coming of winter, there is one essential task to complete in your garden: pruning back your shrubs and trees so they survive the coming cooler days. Maintaining a garden makes a substantial difference to the value and desirability of your home when the time comes to sell. Gardens can…
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With New Zealand just days away from an election that the Nationals are tipped to win, it’s worth pausing to consider the party’s proposed tax policy that is said to open up 50,000 homes to foreign ownership. While this has gained much attention in real estate circles, it will likely affect only 3% of the…
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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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The performance of Australian real estate continues to confound and confuse the pundits with news that the market’s entire value has once again broken the $10 trillion barrier. What does that mean for you? For owners, your faith in real estate as an investment has been rewarded with the latest data suggesting values have increased…
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