Interest Rates…Interesting?

I have noticed that whenever there is a change in interest rates, it’s all anyone can talk about. Its in the media, on TV, talk-back shows, and morning radio. You can also tell by the sheer volume of news stories and conversation around the proverbial office photocopier whether rates have increased or decreased – there is somehow always more to discuss when interest rates increase!
I know I work in the real estate industry and therefore its almost obligatory that I have something to say about it, but you know what? I am going to pass this time around. Interest rates increase, they decrease, life goes on, people move and buy and sell homes. The world doesn’t stop turning. The simple fact is, interest rates are still the lowest they have been in years, and most people won’t use a small interest rate increase as an excuse to put their plans to invest or buy a new home on hold.
So, if I am not going to discuss interest rates, what is the topic of my blog going to be this week? In the world of All Brisbane Realty, and the Bond family, its been another hectic week and not without its mishaps. I somehow contracted a stomach bug and was forced to work from home for the first part of the week. And I can tell you that two-year-olds don’t always appreciate when Mummy is not feeling well and can’t play games that involve a lot of running around.
In addition to the stress associated with a sore stomach and a hyper little girl sneaking mouthfuls of designer jelly beans in the pantry, Jason got thrown in the pool over the weekend with his mobile in his pocket. Handy! The Bond family learned that iphones don’t tolerate getting wet very well. In fact, they refuse to work at all. So, he promptly took my phone and I was left with no form of communication, except email and facebook, for a few days. At home. With a sore stomach.

But, as they say, every cloud has a silver lining, and in every stressful situation, something can be learned. In addition to our learnings about iphones, I was reminded, again, what a brilliant team we have at All Brisbane Realty. Scary to say this, but it appears we are not even needed there at all to ensure things run smoothly. Our team handled all enquiries professionally and quickly, worked exceptionally well with buyers and sellers, ensured all admin was completed accordingly, and property management was running like a dream as usual.
So, while the rest of Australia and the industry continue to sweat about interest rates, I am thanking my lucky stars for our talented, passionate and dedicated team… and also that Jason now has a new phone so I have mine back, thank you very much!