Archive: 2014
Merry Christmas and an LVR-Free 2015 to You!
Hi folks,
As these are my last musings for 2014, I will keep it short. As regular readers know I read as much information as I can regarding the Upper Hutt property market and disseminate between the national and local information supplied. As such you will be aware it’s been a hard year in real estate terms in Upper Hutt so I would like to congratulations to those that have sold and very best wishes for those trying to sell.
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Wondering How to Pick Your Agent?
Hi folks,
Only 3 and a bit weeks to go until Christmas! I simply cannot believe how quickly it has come around. Is anyone else feeling the same?
The Upper Hutt real estate market: quiet but steady.
Hi folks,
It’s been a while since I last talked about the sales statistics for Upper Hutt so this is long overdue! Since November 1st there have been a steady number of listings coming to the market, there are now 310 properties on Open2View up from 285 in early October, there’s nothing unusual in that, it’s exactly the same thing that happens every year and also the reason more sales happen. Summer is on the way and people like the idea of being in a new home by Christmas.
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Buy or Sell First?
Hi folks,
One of the advantages of my job is that much of the time the same questions or problems come up, so today I will revisit an oldie but a goodie for those considering selling their home. For the majority of the buying and selling market there isn’t a choice but as I have been asked the question by a potential vendor I thought I would try to give a balanced answer as to whether it is better to buy or sell first. Selling the home you’re living in before buying another one is the financially safe option in most circumstances. But could the state of the market affect your decision?
Buying or Selling? Keep your feelings under control.
Hi folks,
I’ve had an interesting week real estate wise! I’ve dealt with 4 different property negotiations, 3 of which were successful. By that I mean negotiations were completed and sales have been agreed but certainly 2 of them were touch and go as emotions were fried and the deals nearly lost. This led me to ponder about how much of my work is emotive and how easy it is lose track of the ultimate goal of purchasing a home.
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How and Where to Advertise
Hi folks,
Hi folks, I was asked this week, and not for the first time, about marketing and advertising. The costs, the different places to advertise, why we do it and how does a vendor decide which advertising vehicles are worth the money.
The Market is Harder, But There Are Options
Hi folks,
Hooray, at last the election is over and we can now return to some sort of stability knowing who will govern for the next 3 years.
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The Five Most Common Reasons Houses Linger On The Market
Hi folks,
A house should always sell in a reasonable time frame or its price is likely to drop as it becomes stale and over exposed to the market. If you think purchasers are losing interest in your property, you need to do something and fast! Start by looking at the five most common reasons houses linger on the market and see if any of them could be holding up your sale.
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Best sales month since last November
Hi folks,
It’s not often I’m surprised in Real Estate terms but the last couple of weeks have given me 2 huge surprises, the first in which a 4 bedroom freehold house in Central Upper Hutt in very tidy condition sold at $220,000. Someone got the best Real Estate bargain I have ever seen!!! And my career goes back to 1995 so it’s not like I’m a novice. Seriously, the best bargain EVER!
Wanted: people with a social conscience.
Hi folks,
I’m changing my focus this week, as you know I tend to write about the property market in Upper Hutt but this week I have a request. For those reading and curious about the current market, it’s ok with no real changes in the last few months and I will talk more about that in 2 weeks’ time when the most recent statistics come out.
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