In the old days, people bought a home and lived there throughout their lives. Today, people buy a starter home, upgrade when their family grows larger, and then downgrade once again when the nest empties out. No matter which stage of your life, you may be considering how to add value to your home and […]
16 Alternative Sites to Zillow for Real Estate and Agency Listings
In February 2006, Rich Barton (former Expedia CEO) and former Expedia and Microsoft executive Lloyd Frick, established their real estate media empire in Seattle. Like all fabulous ideas, the past 14 years have inspired other entrepreneurs to emulate the Zillow model, albeit with their own unique twists. If you’ve got time on your hands and […]
5 Tips for Turning Your Home into a Rental Property
In some areas, especially in major metropolitan areas like Sydney or other big cities, it’s fairly easy to find a tenant for your rental property. This is why a lot of people tend to purchase a smaller place (with a lower upkeep cost) and rent out their (much larger) family home. Nonetheless, it’s not just […]
How To Choose The Perfect Family Home
We wish the best for our family and ourselves and that includes the home in which we can all be comfortable and safe within. Finding a perfect family home to settle in can be a serious responsibility. A home that the entire family can call one as such relies on a multitude of factors. Yes, […]
An Insider’s Top Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly
Are you selling your house for the first time? Putting up your house for sale is stressful as is, but getting your desired asking price is a whole other ordeal. Selling real estate is a tricky business involving many oscillating aspects. If you want to quickly get your house off the market and get top […]
7 Home Upgrades that will Attract First-Time Homebuyers
If your house just went up for sale, then the ideal buyers are those people who are buying their very first property. Mostly millennials, these are buyers who know exactly what they want and have familiarized themselves with the real estate market. However, don’t expect prospective first-time buyers to splash their cash for just any […]
Should You Have a Pest Inspector Visit Before Selling Your House?
Hiring a pest inspector along with the regular home inspection seems like just another chore. But do the benefits outweigh the hassle? It’s a seller’s market in 2019, and it’s likely to continue until the year closes. If you’ve been wanting to sell your house, now is the time. Of course, selling a house requires a bit […]
15 Clever Tips for Staging Your House Like a Professional
Selling a house is a complicated and time-consuming process. While real estate agents will do their best to paint a pretty picture for potential buyers, it’s the house itself that will be the ultimate deciding factor. So, to get the best deal it’s imperative for your house to be in its prime condition. The visual […]
12 Things To Watch Out For When Buying a Real Estate Property
Buying a property is a significant investment. It is, therefore, a good idea to research a little into real estate property markets before taking this step. A lot goes into buying the best property for yourself, and everyone has different requirements. So you need to make sure you’re buying the best property, one that meets […]
Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo vs. House
Everyone has a dream of becoming a homeowner but none of them are prepared for the responsibility that comes with it. Now we are not saying that you should rent an apartment because that can get quite expensive real quick. Neither are we saying that you should invest in a condo. Well, it’s actually your […]