Key takeaways Many offers come in within a day or two of an open house. Market conditions, pricing, and presentation all impact timing. No offers after a few days is not uncommon and can still lead to future interest. Stay proactive and work closely with your agent to adjust if needed. Hosting an open house […]
Key takeaways1. 20% down is not required. You do not need a 20% down payment to buy a house; many loan options allow for much less.2. Access low-down-payment loans. FHA, VA, and USDA loans, among others, offer programs with down payments as low as 0% for qualified buyers.3. Understand the trade-offs. A down payment of […]
Kyle and Tegan Sandilands are renovating their newly-acquired NSW Central Coast weekender. The Copacabana retreat was bought for $1.8m through Ryley Davie at George Brand Real Estate, with the unrenovated three-bedroom home, with water views from its upper level, having had an initial $1,995,000 asking price. Radio announcer Kyle and Tegan recently secured a complying […]
Key takeaways Anyone can usually attend an open house unless it is marked as private or by appointment only Be respectful of the property and follow the host’s instructions You do not need to bring a real estate agent to attend It is okay to visit even if you are just browsing or gathering ideas […]
The Burraneer abode of socialite couple Matthew and Kelsea Doyle has been sold for $2.8m, having been listed with $2.5m-plus guidance. Picture: Facebook The Burraneer abode of socialite couple Matthew and Kelsea Doyle has been sold for $2.8m, having been listed with $2.5m-plus guidance. Matthew was a Sutherland Shire property developer sentenced in 2020 to […]
Dirty, unkept and unhygienic bathrooms can turn buyers off the a sale of a home A badly presented bathroom can sabotage the entire sale of a home, regardless of the state of its other rooms. Working across both commercial and residential with an array of high profile clients from politicians, sportspeople and developers, celebrity interior […]
Whether it’s the rise of remote work or simply the pull of a more fulfilling lifestyle, many buyers are trading city stress for coastal calm. The shift is obvious in the popular tropical town of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, where one development is offering buyers not only a top investment opportunity, but a […]
This Chatswood home sold in April for $9.33m, the highest price paid in the suburb for a non-development site. It was about $2m above the previous record. Picture: McGrath-Lindfield Panicked home seekers have been splashing out more money than ever before for properties, smashing longstanding price records across multiple suburbs – often by millions. Record […]
Scott Kuru uses social media to offer advice to Aussies. An Australian property investing expert has left thousands of his followers bemused after a seemingly innocent post about looking forward to babysitting his granddaughter morphed into advice on working hard to build wealth. Scott Kuru, founder and CEO of Freedom Property Investors, posted an image […]
Block foreman Dan opens up on heartbreaking loss Tonight’s episode began with heartbreak, when foreman Dan and his partner (and fellow former Block contestant Dani) addressed the daily morning meeting of contestants and tradies. The pair opened up about the devastating loss of their 10-day old baby girl Billie in December last year, after complications […]