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BRINGING FOOD & WATER TO THOSE IN NEED ON UN WORLD WATER DAY
Save Our Schools (SOSNPO) launches a perennial initiative entitled ‘Water in the Sky’ on United Nations World Water Day, Wednesday 22nd March, at Bloekombos Secondary School. The project will implement the development of vital water infrastructure and water-conscious vegetable gardens in a bid to feed the hungry, protect groundwater resources and welcome employment opportunities for th
Read moreRE/MAX SA LAUNCHES RADIO CAMPAIGN
From 06 March 2023, RE/MAX of Southern Africa will be airing a one-month radio campaign on Algoa FM, Smile FM, East Coast Radio, and Jacaranda FM, featuring well-known South African comedian, Alan Committie. “Being on radio is a great way for us to reach consumers, especially now that everyone is getting back into the routine of regular school runs and the commute to the office,&rdq
Read moreHOW TO SHOW YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SOME LOVE
If the worsening load-shedding schedules and rising interest rates are leaving you feeling negative, why not use the month of February as an opportunity to flip the script and spread some much-needed love and positivity? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the RE/MAX of Southern Africa network hosts a national Show Your Love campaign to encourage both their agents and the general public to
Read moreRE/MAX SA’S BIGGEST CONVENTION EVER
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF RE/MAX This year, RE/MAX of Southern Africa is appropriately set to hold its biggest national agent convention in company history. This happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of RE/MAX. Founded in Denver, Colorado on January 30, 1973, RE/MAX has grown into the largest global real estate group with over 140,000 agents in over 110 countries across the globe. RE/M
Read moreINTEREST RATES CLIMB AGAIN
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the repo rate will climb by a further 25 basis points to 7.25%, leaving the prime lending rate at 10.75%. While this increase came as no surprise, it is somewhat less certain how many further hikes can be expected in the year ahead. “It all depends on how inflation behaves and how our economy performs. The worsening energy crisis an
Read moreRE/MAX NATIONAL HOUSING REPORT Q4 2022
Steady But Slow Results for the Local Housing Market As predicted, the local housing market has started to show signs of entering a cooling-off period following the season of hyperactivity that was caused by record-low interest rates. According to Lightstone Property data, as at 09 January 2023, the number of transfers (both bonded and unbonded) recorded at the Deeds Office for the period Oc
Read moreDONATE TOYS AT YOUR NEAREST RE/MAX OFFICE THIS DECEMBER
Planning on tackling a festive clean-up to make space ahead of the new year? The annual RE/MAX National Toy & Book Collection offers a great opportunity to spread some festive cheer to those in need. Drop off any spare toys, books, stationery supplies and children’s clothing at a local participating RE/MAX office between December - January 2023. All donations received will be dropped
Read moreWHAT IS THE BEST FLOORING FOR RESALE VALUE
If you're thinking of sprucing up your home to get it ready for selling, consider what type of flooring your buyers might be interested in. Why? Well, because it immediately influences the buyer’s opinion of the house as they explore every room and hallway, kitchen, and even exterior patio. Choosing the right floor, however, isn’t always cut and dried. Which is why we have put toge
Read moreHIKING CYCLE CONTINUES TO PUT PRESSURE ON HOMEOWNERS
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that the repo rate will climb by a further 75 basis points to 7%, leaving the prime lending rate at 10.5%. Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett says that these interest rate hikes are to be expected, especially considering the global trends that are emerging. “With interest rates and inflation rising acr
Read moreWHAT MAKES A HOUSE UNSELLABLE & HOW TO FIX IT?
Once you decide that it is time to sell your home, you’re going to want to sell your property at the best price possible to ensure a good return on your investment. But, if you have fallen behind on property maintenance or have taken a misstep or two with renovations or upgrades, there might be a few features in your home that can make it somewhat unsellable. If you are struggling to sell, c
Read moreRE/MAX LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE 3D BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN
Innovocean, in partnership with Mark1, AdMakers International and Hivestack recently launched a first-of-its-kind ‘anamorphic programmatic’ digital out of home (DOOH) campaign at the iconic Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, for RE/MAX of Southern Africa. The result was an attention-grabbing DOOH display, optimised via programmatic buying, which incorporated larger-than-lif
Read more7 TOP TIPS FOR TAKING BETTER REAL ESTATE PHOTOS
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words — in this case, a picture is worth an entire real estate listing. Using high-quality photos in real estate listings is one of the most powerful ways to attract more leads and drive sales. Home sellers used to count on curb appeal to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Now, with more homebuyers starting their house hunt online, a
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