Entries by JKents

Savvy buyers upgrading to forever homes in Perth’s southeast

Riverbend Village at Sienna Wood offers space, serenity and smart value in one of WA’s fastest-growing regions. Perth’s southeast is fast emerging as the destination of choice for families seeking more space, value, and long-term liveability. Leading the charge is the Armadale LGA where demand for quality land is surging in step with exciting new […]

Banks in rate cut war to woo borrowers ahead of RBA meeting

Another big four bank has taken the axe to its fixed rate home loans, cutting by up to nearly half per cent just 11 days out from the next RBA meeting. In a bid to woo borrowers, ANZ has slashed fixed rates by up to 0.4 percentage points for owner-occupiers, and up to 0.45 percentage […]

Mount Druitt shop trashed by vandals to get hot auction

It has boarded up windows, mountains of junk and plants have taken over the roof – but an abandoned convenience store is expected to be hot property at auction. The property in Mount Druitt, which has been vacant since the early 2000s, will go under the hammer this weekend with expectations of selling at a […]

Inside country-music icon Reba McEntire’s Nashville home

By Charlie Lankston American singer and actor Reba McEntire has come a long way since her early years on an Oklahoma ranch; but she’s still kept a little piece of home with her, more than 30 years after leaving the Sooner State. The star of stage and screen has partnered with Realtor.com – realesestate.com.au’s US counterpart –for […]

Smarter leads, lower costs: Agentic AI’s impact on loan officer efficiency

The expense associated with originating mortgage loans has been escalating, with the current average cost approximating $11,600 per loan. A substantial component of this expense is attributed to Loan Officer Compensation (LO Comp), which typically constitutes 1% to 2% of the loan amount and represents nearly half of the total origination cost. This heightened compensation […]

What it’s like to live and work aboard a cruise ship

Geg Yayuk lives and works aboard a cruise ship, spending months away from her family. Picture: Supplied An Indonesian mum has detailed the gruelling hours and harsh reality she faces living and working aboard a cruise ship away from her husband and son. While more and more people sell up their homes to fund a […]

Common household item banned from royal homes

Buckingham Palace. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images An ex-Buckingham Palace cleaner has revealed the common item banned from all royal bathrooms. Anne Simmons, 57, from Berkshire told Plumbworld that disposable wet wipes have been removed from royal homes because they cause “significant plumbing issues”. While wet wipes may seem convenient for quick clean-ups, it appears they […]