Real Estate News & Articles
Housing market uncertainty?
Wondering when things will get back to normal? I think most of us are adjusting to a "new normal". We read about what is happening in our housing market now, but what about long term? Travel overseas seems to be one of the many things a lot of Kiwis and Australians...
Benefits of laughter
Do you laugh in stressful situations? So often in a stressful situation I find myself laughing. I am sorry to say I will also laugh at the wrong things, and very often at myself. Perhaps we should not take ourselves so seriously? Nobody is perfect thank goodness!...
6 Reasons why some properties take longer to sell
I have found throughout my career that there is a buyer for every property, just maybe not in the time that you might think if you have not paid attention to some really important factors. The length of time on the market is affected by a number of factors. Location:...
Upgrading a bathroom
Thinking of upgrading your bathroom? Planning is essential to a successful outcome when remodelling your bathroom. Consider the following before getting at least 3 quotations. Remember, what you visualise is not necessarily what the person that you choose to work with...
The Millennial Buyer
Do you know a Millennial buyer? Often when enjoying a lunch out with my children, it is a race to beat them at the cash register. While I am searching my handbag to find my wallet and credit card, I will often be too late to pay as my son has snapped his iphone closed...
What can we learn from Gen Y?
What can we learn from Millennials? Generational differences are often quite plain to see. My grandson, (aged six at the time) once explained to me that it was okay to believe that I could see my late husband (his Granddad) in a rainbow if it made me feel happy, but...
Divorced or Widowed ?
Moving on when divorced or widowed can be extremely difficult. Finding a new home is just the beginning. The grief of surviving a change can swamp us with all sorts of emotions and prevent us from making the right decisions. You might have jointly owned a property for...
Don’t look back- You are not going that way
Remaining positive is not always easy, even for positive people! I have always liked "sayings" and when I am at my lowest will often read them. They make me feel better for some reason. When my husband was first diagnosed and given 2 months to live, I would write the...
Why rent when you can own?
Taking the first step into owning your new home is often a daunting prospect. Interest rates are at all-time lows and even though the thought of buying a first home is a big step, it is a step in the right direction. Although it’s a long term financial...