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Interior Design Show 2025: Innovation Meets Sustainability in Toronto The 26th annual Interior Design Show (IDS) made its triumphant return to Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre, transforming the 180,000-square-foot North Building into a hub of design innovation. As Canada’s premier design event, IDS continues to bridge the gap between consumer and trade markets, offering unique […]

The Hidden Challenges of Real Estate Transactions Every residential real estate transaction, whether on the buy side or the sell side, involves different components unfolding at different rates. While much has been written about the hard facts of interest rates, inventory fluctuations, and the importance of proper pricing, far less attention is paid to the […]

The New Zealand Prefabricated Homes Market: A Growing Trend in Modern Living The Rise of Prefabricated Homes in New Zealand The prefabricated homes market in New Zealand is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for affordable, sustainable, and efficient housing solutions. Prefabricated, or prefab, homes are built off-site in controlled factory environments and […]

Sellers Hit 2025 Hard: A Look at New Zealand’s Real Estate Market The real estate market in New Zealand kicked off 2025 with a bang, as sellers listed properties at levels not seen in a decade. Coined ‘the perfect market’ in November, the rare stability of high stock levels and stable prices has carried over […]

Concierge Auctions & Luxury Presence Partner to Revolutionize Luxury Real Estate Marketing A Game-Changing Partnership for Luxury Real Estate In a groundbreaking move, Concierge Auctions, the world’s leading luxury real estate auction house, and Luxury Presence, a top-tier prop-tech startup, have announced a strategic co-marketing partnership. This collaboration aims to empower real estate agents with […]

Innovative Smart Home Technology Integration Transforms Luxury Real Estate in Dubai’s La Mer Island Dubai’s La Mer Island recently witnessed the unveiling of a revolutionary residential project by Antonovich Design, setting new benchmarks in luxury living through the integration of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance. This stunning 15,000-square-foot villa exemplifies opulent living and showcases innovative […]

New Zealand Economy took ‘developed world’s biggest hit’ in 2024 – HSBC By Susan Edmunds of RNZ New Zealand’s economy suffered the biggest hit in the world in 2024, HSBC says, but there are signs that conditions are starting to improve. HSBC chief economist for New Zealand and Australia Paul Bloxham made headlines in 2014 when […]

Next Intelligence: A Book That Explores the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Life and Business Bridging Advanced Technology and Human Potential A New Book by Ana María Valderrama Explores How AI Can Become Your Greatest Ally In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more pertinent. Leading this […]

The Effect of AI on Real Estate: How AI is Revolutionizing Transactions and Market Predictions The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries worldwide, and the real estate sector is no exception. As AI technology continues to evolve, its applications in real estate are becoming more sophisticated, leading to a significant impact […]

The $4 Billion Mortgage Rate Bonanza Published 16 January 2025 David Cunningham – Squirrel CEO A whopping 80% of mortgages in New Zealand (as a proportion of our $370 billion in home loan debt) are headed for an interest rate reset sometime this year.  Of that, roughly 15% is on a floating rate, with the remainder made up of fixed-term […]