Tauranga Real Estate Blog

As reported last week enquiry from Purchasers remains steady although mostly in the lower to mid price ranges. Today Massey University Property Studies Department released comment that the current activity in the residential market is largely due to low interest rates. They said that when the rates begin moving upward... more

29th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

As the Bay continues to get blasted by the inclement weather, we are still experiencing higher than usual enquiry on our Listings right across the various price ranges. Open home inspections have been pleasing with solid numbers of genuine Buyers viewing homes and making buying decisions. We have had a lot... more

22nd of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

I was advised this morning at our weekly Sales Team meeting that I was ranked #2 LJHooker nationally for the number of new exclusive Listings secured in the month of February 2012.

19th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

The answer to these 20 questions should help you sell for the highest possible price in the shortest possible time.

1) How does your RV or CV relate to market value?

2) How long does it normally take to sell?

3) What do I need to do... more

17th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

This week the REINZ released its sales stats for February.

Most of the media comment focussed on a lift in sales volumes along the coastal strip. It wasn't all bad news for Tauranga though, with 117 sales recorded. That is the 3rd highest in the last year (March 119... more

16th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

REINZ Tauranga Sales -117 for February 2012

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15th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

LJHooker Tauranga/Pyes Pa Awards - February 2012

I was recently awarded the Certificate for Top Exclusive Lister for February 2012.

12th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

BOP Times Article on Saturday 10th March 2012

Maungatapu Residential valuations

E-Valuer estimate average value

31/12/11          31/12/10           31/12/09        30/11/07

$369,111         $366,611         $371,333        $404,222

E-Valuer average price still 8.7% below Nov 2007 levels.

12th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

This weeks market comment

It  is encouraging to see the continued strong enquiry levels for our listings throughout the price spectrum.  Open home numbers have increased slightly over the last two weeks with average inspections on the larger advertisements running at approximately twice those with the standard adverts.  Internet... more

9th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.

We have noted a slight softening in the market during February. Looking at the REINZ Sales Statistics from late last year and from January this year, we can see the trend changing. Average sales per month for the last quarter of 2011 were 104 whereas January saw only 93 sales,... more

8th of March, 2012, By Sue Graham.