Steve & Tressa - Professionals Real Estate

16/06/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞.

Have you found yourself living in a home that is now larger than you need?

Perhaps the garden, maintenance, stairs, or unused rooms are starting to feel like more than you want to manage. You may be ready to move into the next chapter of your life, but you are not quite sure where to start.

For many sellers, the biggest concern is simple:
“If I sell, where will I go?”

And at the same time:
“If I don’t sell, how can I make an offer on my next home?”
That is where Steve & Tressa can help.
With many years of real estate experience, we understand that downsizing is not just about selling a property. It is about making the right move, at the right time, with as little stress and disruption as possible.

There are many ways to buy and sell, and no two situations are the same. We take the time to understand your needs, your timeframe, and your concerns, then design a strategy that works for you.
Whether that means selling first, buying first, negotiating flexible settlement terms, exploring off-market opportunities, or simply giving you honest advice before you make a decision, we are here to step you through the process.

We are mature, experienced agents who are easy to talk to, non-confrontational, and committed to achieving the very best outcome for our clients.

If you are thinking about downsizing, right sizing, or simply exploring your options, we would love to have a confidential conversation.

Talk to Steve & Tressa - your trusted team in real estate.

Tressa Lindenberg 0402 211 339
Steve Taber 0418 783 838

Delivering professional real estate service and advice with absolute integrity on the Gold Coast

16/06/2026

We have a lovely client looking to downsize and remain in her much-loved local area at the northern end of the Gold Coast.

Ideally, she is looking for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment in a quality location, preferably with lovely views, and with a budget of up to $1,250,000.

If you have an apartment that may suit, or you are considering selling and would like a quiet, no-pressure conversation, Steve and I would love to hear from you.

Sometimes the perfect buyer is already waiting - and in this case, she is.

Please reach out to Steve & Tressa for a confidential chat.

Tressa Lindenberg 0402 211 339
Steve Taber 0418 783 838

Delivering professional real estate service and advice with absolute integrity on the Gold Coast

13/06/2026

14/05/2026

“What’s the market like?”

After close to 30 years in real estate, this is still the question I get asked the most - at open homes, in the street, over coffee and on the phone.
But over the past few months, I have never been asked more.

With rising interest rates, cost-of-living pressure, building costs still high and now further discussion around the Federal Budget and housing policy, it is completely understandable that people are asking where the property market is heading.
The simple answer is this: the market is still active.

Buyers have not disappeared. When people need a roof over their heads, they still need to buy, sell, rent, upsize, downsize or relocate. What has changed is the borrowing capacity. For some buyers, their budget has come back a notch, and that naturally places even more pressure on the more affordable end of the market.

Having worked through the GFC, the biggest difference I see now is housing supply.

Back then, you could buy cheaply and rent cheaply. Selling was tough, new or old, and rental availability was far easier. Today, the housing shortage is critical, and that is a fundamental difference.

The latest Budget continues to put housing supply and affordability front and center, including measures aimed at encouraging new housing and assisting first-home buyers. But the reality on the ground remains very clear - there are simply not enough homes for the number of people who need them.

Here on the Northern Gold Coast, quality property in good locations is still highly sought after, particularly when it is well presented and ready to move into.
So, if you are thinking of selling, now may be the time to pull the trigger. The market is moving, buyers are still active, and the shortage of supply continues to support good property.

As always, the key is experience, strategy and honest advice.
Steve and I have worked through many different markets over the years, and our role is to help you make informed decisions with confidence - not pressure.

Team Steve & Tressa
Professionals Paradise Point

Professionals Northern Gold Coast Real Estate Team Over 40 Years of Experience

11/05/2026

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