http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.dreamrealestate.co.nz en-us Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:44:34 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/110468/august-2023-housing-market-update/ Signs that the heralded recovery of the Auckland housing market is imminent can be seen in the high number of properties sold in August and the prices paid for those properties. “August was the most positive sales month in the past 17 months,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.“Not only did the number of sales during the month increase significantly, but the median sales price at $982,500 was also up 3.4 percent on that for July.“Against where the mark... Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:23:22 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post110468 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/99011/how-to-shop-for-your-dream-home/ Searching for your dream home can be an exciting experience: you get to explore different housing styles, check out new locations and think about the kind of decor you love.To help the process go smoothly, a great idea is to spend a little time and effort listing the features you want in a home, before you go shopping.This goes beyond just the style of housing, but also the type of neighbourhood you wish to live in.Savvy buyers also look at the long-term picture, such as the likely capital growt... Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:07:30 +1300 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post99011 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/95041/aunty-pats-ultimate-christmas-pav/ Aunty Pat got this recipe from her sister more than 25 years ago, though the original source may be a Plunket recipe book. This is best made with electric beaters (or extremely strong forearms). Make sure the water has just boiled when you put it in. Ingredients Three egg whitesTwo cups sugarOne tsp vanilla essenceOne tsp cornflourOne tsp vinegarA pinch of saltThree tbsp boiling water Method Heat the oven to 160C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Put all the ingredients, except the boiling w... Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:44:27 +1300 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post95041 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/87789/dream-team-fathers-day-competition/ Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Ts & Cs. Entry is only open to Auckland residents; one entry per person; Winner will be selected randomly from all correct entries; Competition closes 5pm, 12/09/2022; Prize draw will take place on 14/09/2022 & winner notified by email; If the prize is not claimed within 24 hours, another winner will be drawn; Winner consents to the Dream Team using their name/photo in any media; Entrants consent to subscribing to Dream Team newslette... Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:32:59 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post87789 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/86455/as-good-a-time-as-any-to-buy-or-sell/ Owner occupiers should be no more concerned about selling or buying a property in the current environment than at any other time. That may may sound a rash comment to make when there appears to be uncertainty around prices and mortgage interest rates, but the reality is, whether you are a first-time buyer or relocating, if you are buying a house that will become your home, you are likely to own it for 7 to 8 years.Within that timeframe, the market will go through several cycles, and at no time i... Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:16:06 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post86455 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/83182/preparing-to-sell--top-tips/ Before you put your house on the market, get to know your competition, the market and make sure your house is looking its best. Here are some tips to help you figure out what to do before you sell, and how to attract buyers’ attention.PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY (& YOURSELF!) Disassociate Yourself From Your Home.Get mentally prepared to move forward – you are selling property, your next purchase will become “home”Picture yourself handing over the keys to the new owners!Don’t look backwards -... Fri, 20 May 2022 13:23:39 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post83182 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/82282/word-finder-competition-closes-30-april/ ... Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:19:53 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post82282 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/81953/march-2022-housing-market-update/ Contrary to economic forecasts, the average and median sale prices of Auckland residential property in March showed resilience rather than declining. “Many market analysts will be surprised by the prices achieved,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot & Thompson.“There was a definite storyline developing that prices have fallen but that prediction is a little premature.“March sales were right in line with what typically happens at this time of the year as vendors and buyers ... Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:16:54 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post81953 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/68124/karekare-to-pararaha-valley-walk-review/ Rating: 10/10      Length: 2 hours      Difficulty: EasyThis is one of my all time favourite walks to do. Drive to Karekare beach ideally in the morning before the carpark gets too busy. Walk through Pohutakawa Glade to Karekare beach and head south. Walk along the beach for 10 minutes before heading inland. You will eventually get to a tunnel and camping area. Keep walking for another 20 minutes to get to Pararaha Valley.This is a... Sun, 04 Jul 2021 14:19:02 +1200 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post68124 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/post/60474/win-200-these-summer-holidays/ ... Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:07:00 +1300 http://www.dreamrealestate.co.nz/blog/#post60474