Does an economic recession affect property prices?

There are a number of factors to consider. A recession technically happens when an economy records two consecutive quarters of negative growth. Australia last suffered a recession in the early 1990s.  Nationwide, prices had been flat or falling even before the start of the recession. At that time there were mild real estate price declines…Read More→

Are social media reviews a big deal?

Consumers are much more empowered now than ever before and have access to more than one avenue for investigating a business before making a decision. The world has changed and on-line reviews for many consumers are equally as important as personal recommendations, particularly for the younger generation who have been brought up with, and trust,…Read More→

Free Marketing!

Is there such a thing as “Free Marketing” when selling real estate?  Since 2014 Real Estate commissions in Qld have been deregulated, that means that there is no longer a cap on the commission that the agent can charge for selling your home. This can be a good thing as good agents can set fees…Read More→

When should you downsize your home?

Downsizing your home simply means selling your large home and buying a smaller one. There are many reasons people decide to downsize. Your kids may have left home and you want to enjoy your retirement in a new location on a smaller scale. The effort required to maintain a four bedroom home may simply be…Read More→

Seniors Thinking About Selling

Next Chapter – Brings Change Life is about seasons and each season is a new Chapter, so when it comes to retirement, this can be a difficult time for seniors thinking about selling for different reasons, as well as an exciting experience too! Change can be very overwhelming as we all become verycomfortable with our…Read More→