Real Estate

Australian home values dropped 1.2 per cent in October, the seventh straight monthly fall, according to property research group Cotality. The national index now sits 6.7 per cent below its March peak, a loss of about $63,400 on the median dwelling, which is now valued at $884,855. Across the capital cities, values are down 8.1

NSW’s Strata and Property Taskforce is stepping up spot checks on real estate agencies, asking agents to prove how they arrived at their advertised price guides. Inspectors look at two current listings per agency, checking the comparable sales behind each guide and reviewing emails, texts, WhatsApp and WeChat messages sent to interested buyers. In the

Housing groups in Western Australia are pushing for a 2 per cent annual cap on rent increases. Their “Cap Still Fits” report, from the Make Renting Fair Alliance, estimates Perth tenants could save almost $33,000 over five years. Regional renters could save about $30,000 based on an average rent of $710 a week, and the

Remember when a second home connoted a dwelling owners used occasionally, on the limited times annually when the family traveled from their primary residence for a vacation? That paradigm is being supplanted by the concept of “bi-residential” living, in which the modern second home rises to the status of an equal or near-equal of the

If you had your eye on a house or neighborhood in a certain price point but weren’t able to borrow enough for a loan, your luck may change in 2024. Last week the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration announced the increases to how much buyers can borrow for loans backed by the

The 1930s house I grew up in had its laundry machines in a dark, unwelcoming basement area, two flights down from our bedroom closets. Today’s laundry rooms tend to be brighter, more welcoming, more functional and usually better located! That’s a huge benefit for both young families and older homeowners who may have a hard

Are you planning to renovate your home or give it a refresh in 2024? You probably want your space to look and feel new. Trends have been interesting for the past few years. There’s been a lot of quick cycling through TikTok microtrends for the home such as Barbiecore while many major trends have been

If you buy a house now, it can take up to 13.5 years to make a profit on your purchase, according to new data from Zillow. “The combination of rising home prices and high mortgage rates is leading to a longer period between purchase and sale before a profit can be made,” says Nicole Bachaud,

If you know what you want, ask for it. That’s the lesson to be learned from the recent sale of a preconstruction home on Providenciales, an island in the Atlantic Ocean’s tropical Turks and Caicos archipelago. Originally marketed for $7.75 million as a five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom villa with close to 8,000 square feet of living space,

How do you classify a company that’s not just in the luxury hospitality game, but setting out to change its rules? As a sector shaker-upper? A pathfinder? Putting labels aside, Boston’s own Blue Flag Capital is truly proving its mettle. In under a decade, the firm has rapidly climbed the ranks in the realms of

Artist Elizabeth Sutton is a true trailblazer. While many new artists struggle to support themselves entirely through art, Sutton’s approach and unique aesthetic have made her truly shine. While her heart has always been in painting, she’s also made a name for herself through licensing with everything from kitchen and bathroom tiles in collaboration with

Whether you’re starting out in real estate, or have been involved in your profession for decades, the reality is that errors will happen. Part of growing both personally and in your line of work involves making mistakes. It’s often what happens after a misstep that is most important. If you can reflect on the event

Los Angeles is a favored offseason destination for many NBA players, making it little surprise when Trey Lyles purchased a new construction home there in 2021 despite playing for the San Antonio Spurs at the time. Now a member of the Sacramento Kings, the multi-talented forward has put his getaway in the Encino neighborhood of

New homeowners (and renters) will appreciate new TV, audio, and home theatre items to upgrade their entertainment space. As with choosing tech gifts and gadgets, new products in these areas are released on a routine basis, and when you’re gifting items, you’re balancing what you think they want, with what will be a practical and

While many people don’t associate horse racing and stylish furniture, Ballard Designs and Carson Kressley teamed up in November 2023 to prove otherwise, creating a chic space in the Trophy Lounge during the Breeders Cup at the Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. While Ballard Designs has been around for over 40 years, it’s a

In few places have the wild gyrations unleashed by the pandemic and its aftermath been more evident than in New York City luxury rental pricing. As the Covid-wary fled the Big Apple for greener pastures in 2020 and 2021, rents dropped to lows unseen in years, and concessions flooded the rental market. Since then, the

It’s hard to imagine in today’s modern real estate market that an early home of Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo still exists. But it does and recently changed hands in Florence, Italy. The historic residence, built between the 14th and 15th centuries, is where the young Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni grew up and honed his

Have you ever wanted a second chance, the opportunity of a true do-over? When it comes to taxes, you can amend your tax returns, but that isn’t the same as starting over. If you sell your house but in six months refund the money and take back the house did you ever sell it? If

Choosing the best tech housewarming gift isn’t an easy task. New tech products are released on a routine basis, and trending products can change in the blink of an eye. Often, well-known brands dominate the market, but platforms like TikTok have boosted smaller brands as well. We’ve already covered some of the coolest tech, such

As employers recognize the link between employee health and productivity, office wellness programs and initiatives are evolving from a mere perk to a fundamental part of workplace culture and design. Extending beyond the traditional scope of healthcare, these amenities include a holistic approach towards physical, mental, and emotional health that tenants have come to expect—and