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Category: Opinion

The ever changing face of the real estate market

Posted on 4 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on The ever changing face of the real estate market
The ever changing face of the real estate market
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents were operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, the Real Estate market could have gone anywhere. There were many thoughts on this at the time. There could have been job losses, and more unemployment, and it certainly was a different world we walked … Read More “The ever changing face of the real estate market” »

When is the right time to sell?

Posted on 26 July 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on When is the right time to sell?
When is the right time to sell?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

Which is the best market to sell in? For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, the Real Estate market looked different for many. A seller’s market In a “seller’s market” our sellers have been rewarded with many buyers. These buyers compete … Read More “When is the right time to sell?” »

Does your face say it all?

Posted on 13 June 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Does your face say it all?
Does your face say it all?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Social

You do not really know somebody until you understand what they are NOT saying Stressful situations arise when negotiating a good outcome whether it be in a sales situation, or a personal situation. You cannot know for sure what the other person is thinking, so it is important to control your own emotions so that … Read More “Does your face say it all?” »

When your face tells it all

Posted on 14 June 2023 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on When your face tells it all
When your face tells it all
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

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Millennial buyers are different

Posted on 7 September 202211 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Millennial buyers are different
Millennial buyers are different
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Social

Often when enjoying a lunch out with my children, it is a race to beat them at the cash register. While I am searching my handbag to find my wallet and credit card, I will often be too late to pay as my son has snapped his iPhone closed after paying for our meal with … Read More “Millennial buyers are different” »

Boomers and real estate

Posted on 3 April 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Boomers and real estate
Boomers and real estate
Buying and Selling Real Estate, downsizing, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Selling real estate

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Bad Landlords

Posted on 12 November 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Bad Landlords
Bad Landlords
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Opinion, Real Estate Advice

What price should we put on good health? Am I right in thinking that if you are renting a property, and paying good money each week for the privilege one would expect to live in a healthy home? Landlords have been put on notice after the landlords of a damp, mould ridden home were penalised … Read More “Bad Landlords” »

Crazy house prices

Posted on 28 October 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Crazy house prices
Crazy house prices
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

House prices through the roof During the Covid-19 pandemic there has been much said about the shocking increase in property prices around the world. Take Brisbane, Australia for instance- the median house price in September 21 has hit a record of $702,455 and Sydney house prices have equated to approximately 30.4% of annual growth – … Read More “Crazy house prices” »

Good, bad or ugly?

Posted on 8 August 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Good, bad or ugly?
Good, bad or ugly?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Renovating, selling a property, Selling real estate, Social, Styling a home

Have you ever wondered about which indoor plants are good and which are bad according to Feng Shui ? A friend of mine once remarked that her son’s new girlfriend had left an obnoxious plant by her front door called “mother- in-laws tongue” as a belated Christmas gift. I laughed when I heard her describe … Read More “Good, bad or ugly?” »

Winter’s blues

Posted on 19 July 2021 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Winter’s blues
Winter’s blues
Food for thought, Healthy homes, Opinion, Social

Seasonal affective disorder Sometimes when the days seem dull and the sun forgets to shine for days on end, we can suffer from something called SAD (Seasonal affective disorder). This depressive disorder is linked to the seasons of the year and is more common in countries that don’t have plenty of sunshine all year round. If you … Read More “Winter’s blues” »

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