WCTB Real Estate

Forty-one percent of our wonderful agents are leaving Redfin this Friday, together with the wonderful coordinators, recruiters, renovators and others who support those agents. The great majority will go on furlough until September 1, with a transition bonus and health-care benefits through the summer. But we’re also asking some to leave for good, including new hires who hadn’t met a customer or completed their training before our offices closed a month ago.

Lower Pay for Headquarters

The people who build the technology and programs behind our brokerage are staying, albeit with a small number of departures, and a temporary salary

The quarantine market has led to an increase in first homebuyers searching for property online, with a 58 per cent increase in inquiries through in March, according to realestate.com.au.

REA Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee said it is a positive sign first homebuyers are still very active even though the pandemic will slow activity for them, investors and owner-occupiers alike.

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REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee.

“First homebuyer inquiry levels were up 58 per cent in March,” she said.

“Unlike investors, first

Finding a unique hobby to share with your child isn’t always easy. They might have completely different interests than you, and sometimes access to supplies or subjects is limited. But have you ever considered bird watching? Not only is it a great activity sure to engage your child, you can even do it from your very own backyard.

“Birding” often becomes a lifelong passion in addition to a rewarding hobby, and the best part is, anyone can do it, regardless of age or ability. Bird watching is a popular pastime that can be done from anywhere, so whether you’re on