Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting and daunting experiences. There’s plenty to look forward to, from looking at houses online to doing drive-bys in prospective neighbourhoods. After the initial excitement of deciding to take the plunge, what comes next?
(more…)JOHN MCGRATH – Market Predictions for 2024
I’d like to wish everyone a happy new year and offer some insights as to what may happen in the property market in 2024.
First, we are at or very near to the end of this rate-hiking cycle. With inflation falling from 8.4% at the peak in December 2022 to 4.3% in November 2023, many economists think another rate rise is unlikely. In fact, there’s a real possibility of rate cuts toward the end of this year.
(more…)What Homebuyers Really Want in 2024
In 2024, the real estate market is buzzing with innovation, sustainability, and a heightened focus on personalised living spaces. Let’s look into what homebuyers want in the current real estate climate.
(more…)Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz
As the seasons change, so does our desire to create spaces that resonate with warmth, comfort, and togetherness. Pantone, the global authority on colour, has unveiled the Colour of the Year 2024 – PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a gentler shade that conveys a sense of warmth and comfort. Pantone’s experts anticipate that this softer tone will capture the prevailing mood in the coming year.
(more…)Real Estate Resolutions for the New Year
For many, the new year brings a sense of renewal and an opportunity for positive change. If you’re considering moving in 2024, whether buying, selling, or investing, now is the time to explore the exciting possibilities the real estate market has to offer.
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Donna Etchells - McGrath Estate Agents 