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The ever changing face of the real estate market

4 August 202411 July 2026 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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” »

Does your face say it all?

13 June 202411 July 2026 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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?” »

Millennial buyers are different

7 September 202211 July 2026 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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” »

9 Reasons not to overprice when selling

26 July 2022 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

Buying and selling real estate is not an exact science. Real Estate salespeople are required to comply with the current legislation, and in New Zealand, for instance they need to abide by their professional client and conduct rules. Rule 10 is very important as salespeople are required to supply a market appraisal that reflects current … Read More “9 Reasons not to overprice when selling” »

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle

1 June 2022 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Buying and Selling Real Estate, downsizing, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, Social

What is Minimalism? Do you ever feel like you are running from one task to another? Multi tasking to get things done and constantly in catch up mode, mobile phone in hand, and answering email after email, and then suddenly it is time to feed the family and catch up on laundry ? The bigger … Read More “Adopting a minimalist lifestyle” »

Boomers and real estate

3 April 2022 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Buying and Selling Real Estate, downsizing, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Selling real estate

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Winter’s blues

19 July 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

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” »

The right time to downsize

20 June 2021 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments

Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property

Is downsizing right for you ? Perhaps you need to downsize your life? Have you got too many unused rooms in your current house? It is costly heating a large unused home, and cleaning it can be just as bad. It is a different story if the house is full of children or guests, but … Read More “The right time to downsize” »

The tough times

14 August 2020 focusrealtyltd@gmail.com

Food for thought, Social

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