Thinking of retiring and downsizing to a smaller house as part of a right-sized move? If so, downsizing your home may be the strategy that you are looking for. Upon considering 'downgrading' after years of residence in your existing house, you will undoubtedly experience a melancholic but bittersweet feeling. The phrase itself even suggests that you're making a sacrifice, which heightens your internal reluctance. However, there may be times in many real estate journeys when downsizing your house might be advantageous!  Why downgrading isn’t always a bad decision? One major attraction is ..read more

Marine Parade HDB estate is one of the mature estates in Singapore. It has around 7,900 units. Built between 1974 to 1976, the flats in Marine Parade are still highly sought after. This is especially true for units that have a sea view. I have just gotten an exclusive to sell a 4-room flat in Blk 60 Marine Drive. In this article, I will review the following: General Information on 4-room flats in Marine Parade About this Marine Parade HDB flat Surrounding Area Review - Transport Accessibility, Schools, Amenities What I like about this unit Recent Transacted Price Conclusion General Informatio ..read more

Marine Parade HDB estate is a small estate with around 7,900 units. The flats in Marine Parade were built between 1974 to 1976. Though the flats are not young, the demand is strong, especially for units with sea view. I have just gotten an exclusive to sell a 3-room flat in Blk 8 Marine Terrace. In this article, I will review the following for this newly listed unit: General Information on 3-room flats in Marine Parade About this Marine Parade HDB unit Surrounding Area Review - Transport Accessibility, Amenities, Schools What I like most about this unit Recent Transacted Price Conclusion Gene ..read more

District 15 East Coast has always been a highly sought after area when it comes to property. It is appealing to both locals and expatriates looking for a home to stay or a property to invest. In today's article, we are going to Jalan Tembusu! There is currently one condo along Jalan Tembusu that has been launched - Tembusu Grand. Another site has just been sold and will be launching next year. Let's dive into District 15 and Tembusu Grand to review this newly launched condo! ,Updates on new and upcoming launches in District 15 East Coast ,Location Analysis - Location, Transport Accessibility ..read more

You closed your first real estate deal, and this is a big deal that immediately propels you to the top of the chart. You become one of the top agents for that month. However you feel you don't belong to the top achievers category and start to worry someone will soon exposed you to be not as competent as what you are being perceived as. You are an experienced real estate agent with many awards and accolades under your belt. But there is a feeling of self-doubt and inadequateness. You feel you are a fraud and people will soon find out. Does the above scenario sounds familiar? If yes, like many ..read more

In this episode of the Breakthrough Series, we have our guest Ummairah Bakar (whom we affectionately call Mai) sharing with us her real estate journey as a working mum. Mai joined the real estate industry in June 2022. As a new mum to a 6-month old boy then, Mai shared the struggles she faced during the initial period of her real estate career. An incident happened and this triggered her to set her mind to work on her property career. She has since closed a few deals. In this episode, I recounted the day when Mai brought her baby boy with her on her work. It was a challenging day and the memo ..read more

Are you a parent searching for a flexible career that allows you to spend time with your children while still earning a significant income? As a real estate team leader, I received many enquiries from parents asking me if they should join the real estate industry as a property agent so that they will have more time for their children. Just to share my own experience. I started as a real estate agent back in 2002 when I first purchased my own home. It was also during then that the idea of becoming a realtor kicked in because I like the flexible hours that come with it. For the past 2 decades w ..read more

Is the RES exam difficult to pass? The RES Exam is notoriously challenging. Less than 50% of candidates pass in their first seating. And the worst part is that exam questions change frequently due to changing CEA guidelines. RES exam papers can be tricky, that’s why I have compiled the most important questions that are likely to appear to increase your odds of passing the paper on your first try. If this is your new attempt on the exam, no worries. This article plans to clear some doubts and shine some light on questions aspiring realtors often fail to pick up. https://video.wixstatic.com/vid ..read more

Introverts can sell houses meh? Are you an introvert considering a career in the real estate industry? Do you worry that your quiet and reflective nature might hinder your success as a property agent? If you are, don't be afraid. The truth is, introverts possess a unique set of strengths that can make them exceptional in this field. When we think of property agents, we often imagine charismatic and outgoing individuals who effortlessly charm potential buyers. While extroversion can be an asset in the real estate industry, introverts can bring their own valuable qualities to the table. Fret no ..read more

Amidst recession fear of high inflation and rising interest rate, many investors and Singaporeans are still actively looking out for real estate investments. This has led to the Singapore government taking cooling measures to ease the property market. ,On 27th April, the new ABSD(Additional Buyer Stamp Duty) took into effect which is meant to slow the effect of foreign investment. The ABSD rate jumped by double from 30% to 60% for foreigners looking to buy a property in Singapore. Essentially, this makes the ,potential earnings for future returns of private condominiums over 10 years to be sl ..read more