Finding the next property investment hot spot
It might appear that some investors have the knack to predict the next property hot spot….but the truth is, in most cases they are methodical and detailed in their approach
How will the Commonwealth Games impact the Gold Coast real estate markets?
A university study suggests the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, which are costing around $2 billion to stage, will deliver Queensland a $4 billion economic windfall. The question is how much
Toxic Mold in Homes – stachybotrys chartarum
Controlling Molds In Your Home Toxic mold is a big deal. The home buying and selling community is abuzz with talk about insurance and liability issues involving stachybotrys chartarum, also known
Lead Based Paint Disclosures and Facts
Lead-Based Paint and Lead in Homes Built Before 1978 One source of exposure to lead is the lead-based paint that was often used in homes that were built prior to 1978,
What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Broker and an Agent?
Question: What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Broker and an Agent? A reader asks: "What is the difference between a real estate broker and an agent? We are working with a
Who Pays the Commission to the Real Estate Agent?
Who Pays Real Estate Commissions, Buyers or Sellers? Who pays a real estate agent is a very common question. To understand who pays real estate commissions — whether it's sellers or
How to Interview a Real Estate Agent
Smart consumers interview potential real estate agents before deciding which agent to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that the real
What Is Mortgage Insurance?
There are several types of mortgage insurance, but the type that everybody complains about is private mortgage insurance. That's because homeowners with private mortgage insurance have to pay a hefty
Research shows Aussie families suffering under rising living costs
MILLIONS of Australians are suffering ‘food insecurity’, new research reveals, with unexpected bills, rising costs of living and mortgage stress putting us at risk of missing out at the dinner