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Elite Agent
Tech versus touch: finding real estate harmony
Christian Lous Lange wisely said, “Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Sydney suburbs tipped to see values rise
With home prices rebounding across Sydney in recent months, a number of high-profile suburbs including Kogarah Bay, North Bondi and Paddington are tipped to see even more growth according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental affordability at the worst level in 8 years
Surging immigration and fewer people per home has seen rental affordability fall to the lowest level in eight years according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cashback offers for refinancers ‘dropping like flies’
The surge in refinancing as borrowers attempt to combat the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hiking cycle is putting pressure on lenders with cashback offers getting slashed.
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Celebrity Homes
Rosie O’Donnell lists stunning Manhattan penthouse for US$8.3 million
Rosie O'Donnell, the renowned comedian, talk show host, and actress, has listed her Manhattan penthouse with a US$8.3 million asking price.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital city auctions record highest clearance rate in more than a year
The combined capital cities have recorded their highest preliminary auction clearance rate since November 2021, with 75.9 per cent of properties selling under the hammer last week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why property managers are losing thousands in management fees
Technology has helped transform the property management industry, making us far more efficient than ever before, but it’s also become somewhat of a double-edged sword and inadvertently resulted in many agencies sitting on a goldmine of unclaimed fees each year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Covid fallout to cause supply shortages for another two years
The impact of COVID-era policies is likely to lead to a lack of housing supply for the next two years according to new research.
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Elite Agent
Matt Lahood: The power of super teams
In the real estate industry, having a high-performing team structure is a game-changer for agents. A super team can help you scale, boost customer service and recharge. The Agency's Matt Lahood explains the collective approach, including how you can secure greater market share.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home
The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market and a new report has found that parents are prepared to give their kids $33,000 to get them into a property of their own.
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Celebrity Homes
The Brandy Bunch abode hits the market
The famed home from The Brady Bunch, iconic for its portrayal in the 1970s sitcom, has reentered the market, carrying a price tag of US$5.5 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top takeaways AREC 2023 – Day 2
Day 1 at AREC 2023 was a tough act to follow, but Day 2 certainly turned up the inspiration, motivation and real life impact of digging deep and committing to your goals. Olympic gold medallist and media personality Caitlyn Jenner gave an insightful reflection on her sporting career and the impact believing in yourself can have, while former think tank…
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Elite Agent
John Knight: why rent rolls are the real estate industry’s most wanted
Demand for rent rolls to buy has undoubtedly been high in recent times, and it does not look to be changing any time soon.
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OPINION
Mark Kentwell: If I had no listings this is what I’d do
In the fast-paced world of real estate, it might seem like hitting a period where listings are in short supply, or where you have none at all, is impossible.
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Real Estate News
How to apply Grant Cardone’s number 1 rule for success
In a world where success can be elusive and multifaceted, a single rule emerges as the key ingredient to achieving your goals: showing up.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising home prices might see listings increase
If the current growth in home prices continues, listings could increase by two per cent this year, according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Sofia Vergara’s lavish Beverly Hills villa hits the market again at a reduced price
Sofia Vergara, the Colombian-born actress and model, has put her Italian-style villa in Beverly Hills up for sale once again, but this time at a significantly reduced price.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Top takeaways from AREC 2023 – Day 1
More than 4000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday for Day 1 of AREC 2023. This year’s headline speaker was Oscar-winner and Hello Sunshine Founder, Reese Witherspoon who revealed the power of storytelling and connecting with people is the most powerful marketing tool of all, whether your in movies or real estate. Here are…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Absolute Integrity: Bill Malouf on how succeed in slower markets, strengthening your weaknesses, and building career longevity
After 37 years operating in one the most competitive markets in the country, Bill Malouf knows a thing or two about how to be successful in real estate. The director at Highland Double Bay has built a career around hard work, honesty and credibility, and it’s those hallmarks have seen him become a legend in the industry. In this episode…
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Elite Agent
Elite Agent timeline: What’s happening in the Metaverse?
Once a red-hot trend capturing the imagination of investors and tech enthusiasts alike, the metaverse is now experiencing a downturn in interest and demand.
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OPINION
What’s Kevin Bacon got to do with real estate?
What’s standing between you and your next listing?
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BEST PRACTICE
The 5 characteristics Mauricio Umansky says every agent needs
Mauricio Umansky is a name synonymous with real estate worldwide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Proposed rental laws in Queensland threaten to drive landlords out of market
More than 80 per cent of Queensland landlords would consider selling their investment properties if proposed changes to rental laws come in, a new survey has revealed.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Ruin X: the remarkable $3 million home that resembles a modern cave
A one-of-a-kind statement home, reminiscent of a modern-day cave, has made a grand return to the real estate market, hoping to obtain a selling price of about $3 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
DUO: the AI tool doing your prospecting for you
Revolutionising Real Estate: DUO Technology Powered by Propic AI Delivers Hot Leads and Transforms Sales for Agents!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian Government considering rent caps
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has let slip that the State Government is considering rent caps, just days after it hit investors with new taxes set to cost thousands of dollars a year.
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Elite Agent
Nick Brown: the conflict conundrum
After 26 years in the industry, I have no doubt that the unfortunate part of property management is conflict.
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Elite Agent TV
AREC flashback: the best of Gavin Rubinstein
He’s one of the biggest names in Australian real estate so it’s no surprise that TRG Founder Gavin Rubinstein features more than once in our AREC coverage.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are New Zealand’s interest rate hikes over?
The New Zealand Reserve Bank has shocked economic and property experts this week, raising the cash rate 0.25 per cent while indicating the next interest rate move will likely be down.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Hollywood dreams come true at fantasy Florida mansion
Fantasy Drive is the perfect address for this staggering Florida home.
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OPINION
Winning auctions starts here: discover the key to setting the perfect reserve price
Setting the reserve price is one of the most difficult decisions your vendors will make during their auction campaign, so it’s crucial you take an approach that’s equal parts considered, empathetic and, most importantly, effective.
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Elite Agent
The future is now: learn how to build your business and keep costs down
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live and work, and real estate is not immune to its powers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Local expertise meets opportunity: earn more and set your own real estate rules
Sitting in a lounge room opposite a potential home seller, One Percent agents offer an undeniable money-in-the-bank difference.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand homeowners feel the pain as loss-making resales spike
Properties reselling at a loss have reached a seven-year high in New Zealand as the impact of higher interest rates continues to hit homeowners.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industrial property holds up as commercial growth declines
Higher interest rates have seen the growth in commercial assets dry up, however, industrial property continues to hold up according to an expert.
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