Entries by JKents

Australians are flocking to these six regional farm towns

Buyers are exploring regional areas seeking the next farm town poised for growth – and these six have big potential. Affordability, improved infrastructure, and the shift to flexible working mean buyers no longer need to choose between career opportunities and where they live. Quarterly internal migration data from the ABS released in March, shows a […]

Big Aus bank slashes rates as RBA decision looms

Australia’s biggest bank has just fired a shot to rev up mortgage competition. One of Australia’s big four banks just declared war on its competitors by slashing interest rates two weeks before the RBA even meets. This bring to 19 the number of lenders that have cut mortgage interest rates since the Reserve Bank board’s […]

Residents’ worries over celebrity skyscraper

The residents of a renowned luxury skyscraper have raised some concerns over the state of the building. Residents of a renowned luxury skyscraper in New York City are raising the alarm after the discovery of numerous cracks throughout the building. Condo owners at the iconic luxury skyscraper on New York City’s Billionaires Row have accused […]

Mosman House of the Week: Grand surprise behind Federation facade

20 Awaba St, Mosman goes under the hammer on May 29. A classic Federation facade on Awaba St hides a pleasant surprise. Beyond the double front doors, the century-old home has been transformed into a designer residence fit for a growing modern family. The Mosman home, which last sold in 2011 for $2.575m according to […]

Jim Carrey faces huge loss on $28 million mansion after failed deal

Hollywood funny man Jim Carrey is staring at a jaw-dropping $17m black hole after a big money deal fell through. Picture: Getty Jim Carrey has slashed the price of his Los Angeles estate to $US18.75 million ($A28.8 million), cutting another $US1 million ($A1.5 million) after a deal fell through. The “Batman Forever” star first listed […]

What happens if 100% of local Realtors know who you are?

We all know what we need to do to grow our business. It’s about making meaningful connections and creating a network of people who know, like, and trust you—not just as a loan officer, but more importantly, as a person. Sounds easy enough. But how do you actually build that network?You can look for hacks […]

There’s a new enforcement playbook for mortgage lenders

As employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sit in home offices awaiting news of their fate, the enforcement landscape has already shifted to state regulators. And if Craig Ungaro’s experience is any indication, the dynamic will pose a very different challenge for independent mortgage banks. “There are some states very focused on unfair […]