My long-time friend was recently relocated to Singapore a second time. When her stay home notice ended, I tagged along with her to go for rental viewings. We shortlisted many one and two-bedroom units that met her budget and criteria. They were all in prime districts, from Newton, Orchard, River Valley, and all the way to Marina Bay. Since she is not driving, we decided … [Read more...]
Why we only buy when prices are high
The title of this blog post is not meant to be sarcastic. It is about human nature to follow the herd, especially the irrational urge to buy something when prices are high. A second-hand HDB home for over a million? Our local media have the tendency to report properties that were recently sold at an unbelievably high price. Or the purchase price had just set a new … [Read more...]
Real-life story of a real estate author and Quick Poll
My daughter thinks her mother is cool to be an author. Apparently, none of her classmates' parents has the same profession. The truth is: There is barely any local competition. The reason is: Unless you are publishing assessment books, you can’t make a living out of writing books in Singapore. Being an author is more a hobby than a job. After spending 15 months writing and … [Read more...]
Preview and pre-order of my new book
My new book Behind The Scenes of The Property Market: Finding The Truths and Exposing The Lies of A Not-So-Transparent Industry is now ready for release. FREE PREVIEW Have a free preview of the new book. YOUTUBE VIDEO Allow me to share my new book with you in a 5-minute video: 1) The theme and content of the book 2) Differences of my 1st and 2nd book 3) How to … [Read more...]
Ep#49: Our Home of 13 Years
In this episode, I will share with you my personal experience of buying our current home, where we have been staying for the last 13 years. Although I have to disclose something very personal, this is far more convincing than just telling you what you should do or shouldn't do when buying a home for your family. It is also a good chance to let you see whether I walk the … [Read more...]