Auction Markets Strong Despite Coronavirus

Markets are relatively resilient Clearance rates edge slightly lower Downside risk of reduced activity ahead There were 2,220 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 70.6%. Although clearance rates have edged lower, the final clearance rate across the major auction centres is likely to remain around the high 60% to low 70% range, implying … Continue reading Auction Markets Strong Despite Coronavirus

Over 2,000 Auctions This Week

Melbourne on the show with over 1000 auctions Sydney down on last week Final clearance just under 70% Last week Last week, 1,494 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a final auction clearance rate of 68.6 percent. Over the previous week, 3,026 auctions were held. This week and weekend Auction volumes are expected to increase across the combined capital cities … Continue reading Over 2,000 Auctions This Week

Keeping Coronavirus Impact on Property in Perspective

Coronavirus is worldwide news as governments around the world move to limit its spread. What can history tell us about the impact of a pandemic on the Australian property market? Simon Pressley has done the research and shares his findings in the latest episode of Propertyology.   Continue reading Keeping Coronavirus Impact on Property in Perspective

Marcy Syms: The Syms Foundation

Today, we hear about the life experiences of an activist, philanthropist, and author, Marcy Syms. She is currently heading up the Sy Syms Foundation which was founded to make initiatives for the progress of education, science, and arts. Her book, Mind Your Own Business, has helped many people to take the step up in a family controlled-business. Join Marcy Syms as she shares the path … Continue reading Marcy Syms: The Syms Foundation

How to Keep Big Brother from Spying on You

There’s not a day that goes by that you don’t hear a story about hacking, identity theft, and/or cybersecurity. What steps can you take to protect both yourself and your clients from the very real cyber-risks that are out there? You’re being recorded almost everywhere you go—risks to your buyers and you when you’re out showing a property. In the California Association of Realtor Listing … Continue reading How to Keep Big Brother from Spying on You

House Plant Care Tips for Your Heart Leaf Philodendron

Indoor plants serve multiple, beneficial purposes. Not only they can be used to accentuate our homes, but they can actually clean the air, reduce stress, anxiety and maintain our focus. Philodendron plants are great starters if you consider of having plants for your home. These plants are said to be effective to clean and purify the quality of indoor air. Chloe from The Greenery Sydney … Continue reading House Plant Care Tips for Your Heart Leaf Philodendron

Understanding the Intersection of Tech and Superb Service

For all the chest pounding by the technology companies saying how they can replace what Realtors do, the truth of the matter is that there is no algorithm, no artificial intelligence, that can deal with a broken water pipe on your latest listing. Krishna Malyala, one of the early pioneers of using AI to match buyers to the right home for them based upon long-term … Continue reading Understanding the Intersection of Tech and Superb Service

Outlook on the Industrial Market for 2020

E-commerce came and it changed the world. One of the industrial things that made New York City the way it is – going back to Bush Terminal, Navy Yard, and other similar industries, was manufacturing. Industrial Market has created a buzz over the last decades. In today’s episode of The Stoler Report, Michael Stoler has assembled a panel of experts to share their insights of … Continue reading Outlook on the Industrial Market for 2020

Corona Virus Fails to Slow Market

Sydney steams ahead Melbourne results down There were 1,456 auctions held across the combined capital cities this week, significantly lower than the 3,026 held last week, however higher than the 1,197 auctions held one year ago. The fall in auction volumes this week is likely due to the fact that four of the eight states and territories have a long weekend. The preliminary auction clearance … Continue reading Corona Virus Fails to Slow Market

Melbourne Goes Into Labour

Auction numbers fall by over 50% Sydney takes an unofficial break Perth numbers rise Last week Last week, the strength of the auction market was tested as volumes rose and, as we reported on Monday, it passed with flying colours.  Over 3,000 auctions and a final clearance rate of 73.9% – the highest since August last year. This week and weekend As Victoria takes a … Continue reading Melbourne Goes Into Labour