Real Estate

Many first-time home-buyers express an interest in buying modular (or prefabricated) homes. These are not a new concept in the construction industry. But, modern house plans have only recently gained popularity. Technological advancements are a major influence. But the main reason for the rise in interest is due to a few factors. Modern consumers are…

Australian home prices recently experienced one of Australia’s worst property downturns in generations. But there’s good news. Home prices may have found some solid ground. The real estate industry is experiencing a revival in auction demand. New data shows buyers are increasing, compared to the same time last year. The latest CoreLogic data reports a…

Over the course of a lifetime we make some big purchases. From cars to holidays, we spend too much. Here are some money saving tips you can use for saving on three of the biggest ticket items. Car  Image Source  Buying a car is exciting but it can be expensive. The problem most of us…

Imagine This Imagine if you lost everything you knew, loved and took for granted. Your friends. Your mum’s trifle. The best coffee in town. A market fresh tomato. Live music on a Sunday afternoon. Shopping for shoes. Fresh seafood. The ocean… Well… This is what happened to me. How We Buried A Life & Dug Up A Dream Today I’m sharing…

My hubby Richard and I share a dream. It’s a simple idea and one that takes us away from the grind of dishes, kid-wrangling and shoving laundry loads on. If you need inspiration, you’re going to love this story. It’s creativity, bliss, happiness and friendship all wrapped up in one nice little bow. Drumroll please….…

If you’re a mum like me, it’s likely you’ve seen the movie BFG – Big Friendly Giant. It tells the tale of an orphaned girl who is plucked from her predicament and taken on a journey to the giant’s homeland. Together the girl and the giant battle other giants. But these giants are bigger and…

You wouldn’t turn up for a job interview in track pants and messy hair would you? The same goes for selling a house. You need to give your house the best possible chance at getting top dollar and it is important to spend the time researching how to maximize your chances at this. Put effort…

Buying your first home is a great moment in life. No more dealing with landlords, hiding your pet in the shed or wondering if you’re going to get your bond back. Taking the plunge can be daunting for the first-time buyer, so here are a few fast tips for making your dream home transition smooth.…

There are a lot of people who’ll tell you that having investment properties is a smart use of money and can create an extremely efficient secondary income stream. However, anyone looking to buy an investment property has to be willing to do their due diligence during the investigative stages, and doing so is doubly important…

Hubby and I were late starters when it came to property. We purchased our first property using a first home buyers grant in our mid-30’s, which were two very rundown cottages in country Victoria, with an elevated outlook and an ever-so-slight view of the Grampians. The day we moved in the lawns were waist height…