Closing costs aren’t just a buyer’s responsibility – sellers have their own expenses to consider as well. On average, sellers can expect to pay between 6% to 10% of the sale price in closing costs, including agent commissions, transfer taxes, and title fees. These expenses add up quickly and vary widely by location. For instance, […]
Looking for baby shower ideas at home? You’re in the right place, as you celebrate a new little one with close family and friends, hosting a baby shower at home can be special and way more relaxed than a big event at a venue. With a little creativity, you can turn your living room, backyard, […]
Key takeaways: Xeriscaping is a great landscaping choice for drought-prone areas and can help save money on your water bill. Draft a strategic plan for your xeriscaped yard before getting started to maximize its environmental impact. Drought-tolerant plants are beautiful. Take your time searching for the right plants that suit your style. Xeriscaping, a landscaping […]
17 Austin St, Newtown, has sold for close to $2.5m. The luxury renovation of a character house in central Newtown has been rewarded with a sale price close to $2.5m. The five-bedroom house at 17 Austin St had been sitting untouched for decades before the owners snapped it up almost five years ago. The kitchen […]
A “granny pod,” also known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), in-law suite, or backyard cottage, is a small, self-contained living space typically located on the same property as a primary residence. These units are often designed with the specific needs of aging parents or other family members in mind, offering a balance of independence […]
For many, a home represents not just a dwelling, but a significant long-term investment. A key aspect of this investment is understanding “average home appreciation per year,” a metric that reflects how a property’s value tends to increase over time. While national averages in the United States often fall within the 3% to 5% range […]
So, you’ve spent weeks house hunting and you’ve finally found the perfect home for you and your family. But how much should your initial offer be? Should your offer start above, below, or at list price? Figuring out how much to offer on a house can be one of the most challenging parts of the […]
Unlike many homehunters her age, Minette Fulo never had the Aussie dream of a backyard and white picket fence. When she moved to Australia from Canada three years ago for the lifestyle and the weather, she was happy to settle for a unit, but she wasn’t prepared for how hard it would be to get […]
Dan McKerrow and Hayden Kidd at their Redcliffe home – Picture: Richard Walker Locals call it The Hobbit House thanks to its award-winning circular entry, and this architecturally-designed masterpiece at Redcliffe certainly turns heads. It is home to Hayden Kidd, a pilot, and Dan McKerrow, a veterinarian, and was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Nicholas […]
Nick Kyrgios. Picture: Rich Storry / Getty Nick Kyrgios has offloaded his Sydney penthouse for $1,925,000. The Aussie tennis superstar sold the three-bedroom, two bathroom apartment on Anzac Parade in Kensington on Friday morning, a day before its scheduled auction date. The unit was brought to market with a $1.8 million guide. The 30-year-old athlete […]