With the property market showing all the signs of a recovery later this year, first-home buyers may want to start formulating purchase plans for the coming months. Diligent planning and research around location, property styles, size and finance will accelerate the buying process and limit the risk of mistakes. Key to a successful strategy is…
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For many families, a property is their most important financial asset, and the swings and roundabouts of the real estate market often determine when it’s possible to upgrade to a bigger and better home. The past 18 months of high interest rates have brought all the factors that influence property values into sharp focus. While…
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Residential property sales will increase by more than 10% across America this year in a bullish sign for buyers and sellers alike, according to 2024 predictions from the National Association of Realtors. It forecasts 4.71 million transactions, fuelled by interest rates dropping to an average of 6.3% for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. NAR believed the…
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With spring just around the corner, it’s fun to start thinking about how you might revitalize your garden once the winter blues have been blown away. Planning your garden will not only save you time and money, but give you a sense of purpose and a goal when you pick up your gardening fork for…
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The key question for many house hunters and sellers in 2024 is whether the property market will be any easier to navigate this year? A historic low in housing inventory coupled with some of the highest mortgage costs in 20 years made 2023 challenging for anyone who wanted to buy or sell property. While 2024…
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One aspect to consider when buying a home is the length of time it might take for the transaction to complete. Because of the nature of the property and financial markets, it can feel like you’re on a roller-coaster: sometimes the ride goes quickly, and then it slows. It can feel super-quick once you’ve got…
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Creating a romantic setting in your home to celebrate Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to express your love for someone special. An increasing number of couples are opting for a home-based Valentine’s Day dinner because it can be busy in restaurants on this special day. Your home is the perfect, romantic sanctuary from all…
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The Federal Reserve has created 18 months of rate hikes to calm inflation, but the real challenge for the property market has been the continuing high 10-year bond yield. These bonds are viewed as one of the safest possible investments and an indicator of investor confidence in the economy, so the yield will impact mortgage…
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One of the first and most important actions when selling a home is to find a high-quality real estate agent. Choosing an agent can be a confronting challenge so it’s worth looking at some figures from proptech Active Pipe. Research revealed sellers made their choice based on: personality of the agent (24.2%); reputation, conveyed by…
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We may be in the middle of winter right now, but it’s only a few weeks before spring and an excellent time to start planning your garden. It’s a smart play to research the plants you’d love to see this year rather than wander into your local gardening store without a plan and become overwhelmed…
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