If you are stressed about buying your first home is scary, don't panic. I remember that feeling. The debt. Finance failing. The fear of overpaying. It is a big deal. However the greatest thing you will ever do. Owning a home is security. No more inspections. You can paint a wall. You own it.The best spot for your first purchase. W… Read More

If you are worrying about leaving the big house keeps you up at night, it is completely normal. Regularly in this town, I meet people going through this exact emotion. The garden has become too big. Dusting empty bedrooms makes no sense. But, the thought of packing up a lifetime of stuff is scary. In my role as Brad Smith, I see this struggle co… Read More

Most people are wrong about agent fees. The assumption is all agents are equal. They select the discount agent. They think it is a saving. If one charges less and the other is higher, they pick Agent A. They think they saved $5,000. This is wrong. The discount broker costs you the most in the end. The reason? The result is poorer. The gap in the… Read More

I sat with a seller in a quiet street in Willaston who was worried about the future. They had tried to sell previously without success. You could see the disappointment because the house was solid, but the market just wasn't responding. I hear this often in our town's housing sector. Sellers frequently assume that listing on the internet is enou… Read More

As I drove through town this morning, it struck me why people love living here. It isn't just the buildings. It is the community. I saw young families playing at the playground near the river. I saw friends having coffee at local cafes. Gawler is often called the gateway to the Barossa. But to me, it is simply home. When people look for property… Read More