Archive for May 2018
Why You Shouldn’t Pay off your Mortgage
WHEN I was growing up, my parents would advise me of the need to get a good job, buy a home and pay it off as quickly as possible. I suspect this advice came from their parents as well. At the time it was sound advice — paying off your home would provide you with the…
Read MoreThe Industry’s Top Tips for Buying An Investment Property
Owning an investment property is a popular way to gain financial returns, if it’s done right. In most cases, you’ll need an investor home loan and getting one isn’t as simple as rocking up to the bank. There’s certainly research to be done and steps to be taken before applying for a mortgage. In this…
Read More5 Steps to Sell a Home Fast and for the Best Price
Selling a home is one of the biggest decisions that anyone has to make. However, it is not as easy of having your property listed and waiting for potential buyers to tour your home and decide to buy it eventually. Check out the following five things you’ll need, according to a real estate attorney that…
Read MoreInside One of Cairns, Australia’s Most Prestigious Rainforest Homes
Only a handful of prestige rainforest or beachfront properties trade hands each year within the surrounding suburbs of Cairns and the neighboring high-end holiday hub of Port Douglas in Australia. A true international city with a melting pot of cultures, the Cairns property market is being recognized as much for its relaxed beach and hinterland…
Read More6 Money Tips for Buying a Home
When searching for a new home, you may come across some conflicting information, especially about home financing or mortgage loans. Consider these six money tips to help you navigate the process. • Know your credit profile: Your credit score may impact the interest rate or the amount of money you can borrow. Once a year, you…
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Your House Like You’re Selling It
Home sellers need to understand that buyers today have access to more information and are more educated and savvy than ever before. As a result, today’s buyers tend to be more cautious. One small issue that they see with the condition of the home could raise red flags about potential major problems lurking behind the…
Read More7 Tips for Picking a Great Real Estate Agent
There are ways to size up an agent’s record — and potential. Check out these seven ways to find a great real estate agent, whether you’re buying or selling a home. Real-estate agents promote themselves with yard signs, online ads, direct-mail postcards and even sponsored public benches. So cutting through the advertising hype and finding…
Read More13 Natural Solutions for Killing and Deterring Ants
Little tiny ants have been spotted in our new home, and many people are suffering the same fate across the country. As much as I love spring, I don’t like bugs — especially bugs that can infest a house. Last week I asked for some advice on how to deal with ants naturally as I didn’t have…
Read MoreHow to Buy Before Auction: 5 Tips to Consider Before Making an Offer
YOU love the house. You’ve got the finance sorted. You want it now. So, why wait until it goes to auction? More properties are being sold prior to the planned auction date as it becomes more common for potential buyers to make an offer on a home before it goes under the hammer. But the…
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