The 4th of July is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, soak up the sunshine, and celebrate freedom with flair. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ at your home in Warner Robins, GA, a rooftop soirée at your apartment in Amarillo, TX, or a porch hangout with your favorite people at your rental house […]
Nearly 33.6% of U.S. homeowners now live in neighborhoods governed by a homeowners association (HOA), according to 2024 data from the Foundation for Community Association Research. As more housing developments break ground, that number is only expected to rise. While HOAs offer benefits like shared amenities and maintained curb appeal, they also come with rules — […]
Compelling house descriptions are more than just words on a page — they serve as a powerful lead generator. A good description tells a story that connects emotionally with buyers, helping them picture themselves living in the home. It also reflects your professionalism as an agent and sets the tone for your brand. Whether you’re […]
The oldest cities have the oldest homes – and too little new construction. Some people love old homes. Exposed brick, original hardwood floors, and a sense of history can instantly win buyers over. However, behind the appeal lies a growing issue: America’s housing stock is aging fast, and new construction isn’t keeping up. In 2012, […]
Key Takeaways: You can buy a house with a friend, or multiple friends. Buying a house with a friend makes both home buying and homeownership more affordable from sharing on up-front costs to splitting monthly bills. Clear communication, careful planning, and written legal agreements are crucial to avoid financial issues and relationship strain. Choosing the […]
Key takeaways: Small, thoughtful changes such as painting walls or swapping out kitchen hardware are easy and cost-effective home improvements. There’s no one size fits all approach to home improvement. Go at your own pace and update the rooms you want, with the budget you have. Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Vancouver […]
In this episode, I sit down with Luke Smith—land investor, and now commercial dealmaker—who shares how he’s evolved from flipping rural land to orchestrating massive deals in high-traffic retail locations. Luke breaks down how he took a $127K purchase and turned it into a $700K sale by leveraging buyer demand, traffic data, and reverse deal […]
Melbourne’s housing dream slips further away as new data reveals the soaring income needed to buy in once-affordable suburbs like Upwey. Picture: David Caird Jade Cole has lived in her dream home in Upwey for 10 years. In today’s market, that dream would be out of reach. The single mum of two says she wouldn’t […]
The former home of a long-serving Victorian MP has been given a stunning facelift and is looking for new owners that will appreciate its history. Originally built in the 1920s for Liberal MP Sir William “Black Jack’’ McDonald, 46 Foster St, Naracoorte, has undergone a three-year renovation to bring it into the modern era. Sir […]
The cinema takes a bold approach with its design. A glamorous sky home complete with a cinema, sauna, marble-encased bath and hidden lingerie closet has hit the market with a $2.6m plus price tag. The party pad on the Gold Coast is described by Smith & Co director Shannon Smith as having rock star edge […]