Entries by Tracie

Ten Renovation Ideas That Can Increase Your Home’s Value

Taking care of basic maintenance tasks before you sell your home is a no-brainer, but a quick and not-too-costly renovation can add a lot of appeal for potential buyers, and may boost the final sale price. 1.Basics first Fix those little faults that you no longer notice – leaky taps, rusty gutters, broken window catches. […]

Why Brokers Hold the Key To Getting Your Foot in the Front Door

Getting a foot in the door of your dream home might be getting harder, but talking to a mortgage broker could get you the keys more quickly. Purchasing a property in today’s housing market is not for the faint-hearted. Would-be homebuyers have only to turn on their TV – or check Facebook or Twitter – for the latest […]

The Banking Royal Commission: Impact on Home Loans

The Banking Royal Commission is a hot topic at the moment in financial circles. The below article outlines some of the concerns for people looking to acquire home loans.  At Cornerstone Home Loans, we have definitely noticed some changes to lender policy making it tougher.  In saying that, lots of people are still buying homes or […]