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Public Schools Popularity Drives Real Estate in Sydney

When choosing where to buy a home or where to live, there are many considerations that one should look into. These include important amenities and establishments nearby and accessibility to certain types of services. One of the growing priorities these days in Sydney is the availability of public schools, as more parents prefer to send their children to these schools given their increasing popularity.

How Racial Segregation Affects Treatment of Blacks Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

Cancer can affect any person of any color, age, race, ethnicity or social status. A recent report suggests, however, that racial segregation in an area can affect a black patient’s survival from non-small cell lung cancer.

Mortgage Applications Continue to Drop Following Slight Rate Gain

Mortgage applications have once again dropped as a result of the slight increase in the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages. Industry experts are also expecting to see a rate hike in June.
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  • Does Home Staging Result in a Higher Selling Price?
    Sellers are often at a crossroads when the time comes for them to sell their home in the market – should you stage your home or not? Varying opinions can be read online about the benefits of home staging, but at the end of the day, will staging your home lead to a higher selling price?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Should You Sell Your Home as Demand for Houses in the Market Increases?
    The demand for more homes for sale in the market continues to increase, as buyers are on the lookout for a new house to live in. Given that the increase in the demand has resulted in higher selling prices, should you take advantage of this and sell your home or is it better to remodel your current house?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Losing in Bidding Wars May Save You More Money Later on
    The competition in the real estate market is pretty tough for buyers, especially because of the tight inventory of homes for sale in the market. This can result in bidding wars, which can be frustrating to most buyers. While a bidding war can help you win the house are aiming for, is it better to lose in the bid?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Mortgage Rate Drops as Global Financial Markets Affect US Stock Market
    Mortgage rates continue to drop, as global financial markets appear to have affected the U.S. stock market. While this continuous drop in mortgage rates seem beneficial to interested buyers, the rise in the selling prices of homes in the market appear to negate the said benefits.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Experts Warn Buyers Against Scammers Stealing Home Closing Costs: How to Protect Yourself
    The advancement of technology has definitely made things easier and more convenient for people. Unfortunately, scammers are also using this in order to steal from other people. Experts are warning homebuyers against scammers who are posing as real estate agents or lawyers to steal their closing costs. How can you protect yourself?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Home Improvement Projects Rise as Prices of Homes Continue to Increase
    Everything appears to be on the rise in current real estate market conditions – buyers flock the market, prices of homes continue to increase and home improvement projects are on the rise. A recent report shows that both homeowners and sellers are spending more on home improvements.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Is Buying a New Home is Similar to Finding Your One True Love?
    Finding a new home from a roster of houses for sale in the market is quite similar to looking for your one true love – it isn’t easy. While you may find yourself thinking of your needs and wants in a home (or a partner), you may suddenly find yourself steering away from the things on the list and you realize that you are attracted to this particular home for sale. Should you trust your gut or do you go with your list?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Your Credit Card Paying Habits Can Affect Your Chances of Buying a Home
    The entire process of buying a home – from looking for one to sealing the deal – is a long and tedious one. While having a good credit score is definitely a must if you want to apply for a mortgage, a recent report shows that your credit card bills may also affect your chances of getting an approved mortgage application.
    By Staff Reporter
  • Real Estate News: Millennials are Moving to the Suburbs
    Millennials comprise the majority of would-be homebuyers, which is why several companies are on the look out for buyers coming from this generation. A recent report shows, however, that millennials are no longer choosing to live in main cities and are instead moving to the suburbs. What are the implications of their move?
    By Staff Reporter
  • Real Estate Investment: How to Spot the Next Booming Neighborhoods
    Investing in the real estate is much like investing in the stock market – no one really knows when the market will rise or when it will crash. In the case of real estate investment, investors are often on the lookout for houses in neighborhoods that are likely to boom or gentrify within the next five or 10 years. How do you spot the next booming neighborhoods in the country?
    By Staff Reporter