Colour has the power to attract. A tub of colourful flowers on the front step adds a welcoming touch.
If you have a front veranda or deck, set the stage with attractively arranged outdoor furniture.
Consider using an attractive welcome mat to greet buyers when they come through your front door. … Read more »
21. Remove all clutter and make a habit of picking up clothing, shoes and personal possessions for each and every inspection or Open House.
22. Empty cupboards of off-season clothing and pack them away for the move. Organise cupboards to demonstrate the most efficient use of space. Cupboards should look as though there is room to add more.
23. Use light to … Read more »
Most Cities, Regions Creating Gains
CoreLogic’s latest quarterly Pain and Gain report shows that the best capital gains are to be found in Hobart, Regional Victoria and Canberra. The report, which compares the prices of properties sold in the September Quarter with their previous sale, found that 98% of houses sold in Hobart were sold at a profit. Regional Victoria and Canberra … Read more »
Buyers Target Existing Homes
The number of loans to owner-occupiers rose 10% in November, bringing the monthly total to $13.4 billion, 1.6% higher than October, show official figures. “The housing market is on its way back,” says CommSec chief economist Craig James. That means more homes will be purchased and create flow-on demand to a raft of businesses including removalists, real estate … Read more »
Getting ready to sell your house but not too sure on how to present it?? Here are a few more quick tips, on how you can present your property for sale.
11. Clean and polish ceiling fans. Take down and clean exhaust fan covers, as these are dust magnets.
Set The Scene
This part of preparing … Read more »
Welcome to The Week In Real Estate
Australians must rank among the most optimistic people on the planet. It seems the only thing that can bring down the national mood is a federal election. This time last year negativity dominated and the looming election was the major cause. Right now there is an atmosphere of positivity in real estate and elsewhere, despite the havoc wreaked by the … Read more »
Getting ready to sell your house but not too sure on how to present it??
Here are a few quick tips, on how you can present your property for sale.
1. No clutter or odours. Your property must be kept clean and clutter-free. Clear and tidy all surfaces. If the property looks clean and smells fresh, prospective buyers will form a positive opinion … Read more »
Home loan customers across Australia should be paying an interest rate under 4% – or they’re paying too much, according to one specialist.
Price rises as high as 10% have been predicted for major city markets following a resurgence in sentiment and activity in the wake of a series of positive events.
Housing affordability is the best it’s been in two decades with mortgage repayments now consuming the smallest proportion of earnings since 1999.