Yesterday, I joined 38,088 parents to wait for their child’s PSLE result. The experience was an emotional roller coaster. Worries of a parent about PSLE result Exactly six years ago, I wrote the blog post “Thoughts from the release of PSLE results”. That was for my elder child who was sitting for her A-level exam this year. Time flies. Yesterday was the PSLE result … [Read more...]
6 property questions that have no answer
When we were young, we believed when we grow older, we will have the answer to most questions. As time passed by, we had more questions than answers. As former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld told us, “There are things we don't know we don't know.” Sometimes we ask a question. Rather than getting an answer, we end up with more questions. Philosopher Aristotle said, … [Read more...]
Things I wish I knew as homebuyers 15 years ago
It has been two years since clients came to me for one-to-one property consultation sessions. Different homebuyers have different personal circumstances and housing needs. Some know better than others. Some are more prepared to buy. No matter which stage they are in, I thoroughly enjoy answering their questions and sharing my knowledge. It is satisfying to see that, at the … [Read more...]
Why people miss the big picture
If you observed the property market long enough, you would notice that homebuyers and investors tend to go with the flow. Many are ready to trust what others said and follow what most people do. However, believing a half-truth is what makes people lose sight of the big picture. We are often carried away by what is happening at this moment. After reading some headlines in the … [Read more...]
Now it’s payback time
Payback is a word with double meaning. It can imply something good or bad. Think karma in Buddhism and Hinduism. Karma suggests that every deed, good or bad, has its consequences. In other words, there is cause and effect for everything you do. When it’s payback time, you will see the result of your past action. For instance, you put your money in an investment. When it … [Read more...]