Sarah Lorden Blog http://www.sarahlorden.com.au News from the Sarah Lorden blog November 2011 Market Outlook http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2011#postid84 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2011#postid84 September 2011 Market Outlook http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2011#postid83 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2011#postid83 10 great tips for getting your home ready for sale http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid82 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid82 Ferderal Government proposes a new "Green Tax" for homes before their sale or lease http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid81 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid81 Haunted house stories from Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid80 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2011#postid80 Market Outlook August 2011 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid79 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid79 Amazing Office Designs http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid78 From Bond villian lair to a gentlemen's club, these offices have been architecturally designed to ignite the senses. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid78 Will housing affordability be affected by the Carbon Tax? http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid77 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid77 Support our team in the Oxfam Trailwalk! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid76 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=7&year=2011#postid76 The Man-Cave http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=6&year=2011#postid75 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=6&year=2011#postid75 "The Anchorage" (No.44 Louisa Road, Birchgrove) http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=6&year=2011#postid74 Read about "The Anchorage" the historic home in Birchgrove currently for sale with Sarah Lorden Real Estate. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=6&year=2011#postid74 Selling your home in Winter http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid73 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid73 Amazing Underground Homes http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid72 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid72 Support the Jelly Baby! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid71 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid71 April 2011 Market Outlook http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid70 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid70 Bushrangers in Balmain - Captain Thunderbolt http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid69 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=5&year=2011#postid69 Balmain and the ANZAC Spirit http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid67 The Balmain Monument and the VC recipiants commemorated there. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid67 Hill Plains House - 2011 Winner of the Australian Interior Design Awards http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid66 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid66 Birch Grove House - the dark history of Australia's 2nd oldest home. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid65 No longer standing, Birch Grove House was the original home built on the Balmain peninsular in what is now known as the suburb of Birchgrove (named after the house). It's past contained murders, swindlers and hidden art... http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid65 Easter in Balmain! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid64 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid64 The Tallest Hotel in the World http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid63 The Tallest Hotel in the World http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid63 The Hitler House http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid62 A house that resembles the Fuhrer! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=4&year=2011#postid62 Balmain: The Birthplace of the Australian Labor Party http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid61 With Labor looking shaky at holding the seat of Balmain in last week's State election, we take a quick look at the role Balmain has played in the foundation of the Australian Labor Party. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid61 Sarah Lorden RE supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid60 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid60 Mysterious French Mansion, frozen in time for 100 years, finally opens it's doors http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid58 In France, a mansion sealed shut for 100 years at the request of it's long dead owner has finally opened it's doors to the public. What "skeletons" does it contain? http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid58 Balmain Pubs: Dick's Hotel & Exchange Hotel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid57 Two of Balmain's most iconic pubs the Exchange Hotel and Dick's Hotel feature in this article. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=3&year=2011#postid57 The World's Most Expensive Dog Kennel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid56 The world's most expensive dog kennel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid56 Balmain Pubs: The London Hotel & The Royal Oak Hotel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid55 Balmain Pubs Part 3: the London Hotel and the Royal Oak Hotel, two pubs steeped in Balmain history. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid55 Congratulations to our Property Management Team http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid54 Sarah Lorden Real Estate walked away from the ARERA awards night carrying 2 gongs - Property Management Team of the Year and Community Achiever of the Year. Congratulations to all the winners on the night. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid54 The World's Most Expensive Floor Tiles http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid53 Renovate your home with millions of dollars worth of floor tiles! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid53 Balmain Pubs - Captain Cook Inn/ Rob Roy / Dry Dock Hotel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid52 Balmain and Rozelle have contributed heavily in defining Australia's love of the drink. In this article we explore some of the penninsula's 24 watering holes and their history. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid52 A brighter market coming into 2011 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid51 The inner west property market took a hit at the end of 2010, but there are signs that it is improving. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=2&year=2011#postid51 The New Iron Cove Bridge - FAIL! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid50 Local Inner West residents are angry with the new Iron Cove Bridge. Here is my experience in dealing with the bottleneck disaster. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid50 The World's Most Expensive Yacht http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid49 Would you buy a yacht that has it's own beach? This superyacht is estimated to be the world most expensive at $1.1 billion. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid49 Sarah Lorden Real Estate Rebranded!! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid48 Sarah Lorden Real Estate has launched it's rebranding campaign! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid48 The Ferris Bueller House Goes Up For Sale http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid47 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=1&year=2011#postid47 Sarah Lorden Real Estate - Review of 2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid46 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid46 The World's Most Expensive Coffee - Balmain Brew? http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid45 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid45 Balmain Pubs: The Marquis of Waterford / Waterford Arms Hotel http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid44 It was the home of Balmain's first mayor and it was also the home of Balmain's first bakery. But no.50 Darling Street, Balmain is more famous for its short five year history as the Waterford Arms Hotel complete with its own eccentric publican obsessed with his own death. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid44 3 of the Best Real Estate iPhone Applications http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid43 We at Sarah Lorden Real Estate often use our iphone and ipad at lisitngs, here are some of the apps that help with our research. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid43 The World's Smallest Apartment http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid42 And you thought Balmain was cramped! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid42 Puppies in Balmain enjoy the Christmas holiday! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid41 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid41 Changes to the First Home Buyers Grant in 2011 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid40 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid40 Dr. William Balmain - the man behind the suburb http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid39 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid39 Santa in Balmain! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid38 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=12&year=2010#postid38 Santa comes to Balmain!! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid37 Santa comes to Balmain on Saturday 4th December and Saturday 11th December http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid37 Balmain Fire Station http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid36 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid36 Thomas Mort: the Founder of "Working Class" Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid35 Thomas Mort was an influential man who forever shaped the population of Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid35 Rememberance Day and Leichhardt's VC Hero http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid34 Corporal John Mackey grew up in Leichhardt and was awarded the VC for valor in Borneo http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid34 The World's Most Expensive Home http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid33 Ever wondered what the most expensive home in the world looks like? http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid33 11 Pearson Street, Balmain East - "Hillside House" http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid32 We have just listed the historic home at 11 Pearson St, Balmain East for Auction! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=11&year=2010#postid32 Doing the Maths: The Difference between Median Sale Price and Average Sale Price http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid31 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid31 Balmain Trams http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid30 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid30 Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 - What you need to know http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid27 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid27 SARAH LORDEN REAL ESTATE 2010 REI NSW WINNERS http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid26 Sarah Lorden Real Estate won the 2010 REI NSW Best Residential Agency - Large Award and the JOhn Greig OAM Community Service Award for the 2nd year in a row! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid26 McGrath Foundation Stall http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid23 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid23 Weekly Update - 07.10.2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid22 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid22 Weekly Update - 01.10.2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid21 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=10&year=2010#postid21 RP DATA release their auction market update http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid20 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid20 The Iron Cove Bridge http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid19 History of the Iron Cove Bridge http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid19 Sarah Lorden Real Estate is donating $500 from every property to the McGrath Foundation during October http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid17 Sarah Lorden Real Estate is once again showing our support for the McGrath Foundation during the month of October. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid17 The Origins of Darling Street http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid16 The origins of Darling Street in Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid16 Roz-Vegas Night! http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid15 The Rozelle Public School put on a Roz-vegas night that Sarah Lorden Real Estate sponsored. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid15 Sarah Lorden Real Estate Weekly Round Up 04/09/2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid14 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=9&year=2010#postid14 Snails Bay in Birchgrove and Birchgrove Oval http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid13 History of Snails Bay in Birchgrove http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid13 Sarah Lorden Real Estate Weekly Round Up 28/08/2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid12 Weekly Round Up 28/08/2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid12 New Properties for Saturday 28th August 2010 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid11 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid11 Birchgrove - A suburb named after a house. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid10 In this post, I discuss the origins of the suburb of Birchgrove. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid10 Mark Bowis on Under the Hammer http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid9 Mark Bowis from Sarah Lorden on Channel 7's Under the Hammer http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid9 Sarah Lorden Real Estate Weekly Round-Up http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid8 The Weekly Round-Up at Sarah Lorden Real Estate. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid8 E-Street, Pop Culture & Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid7 The iconic suburb of Balmain is a popular backdrop for suburban Sydney in TV and the movies. In this post we explore some of the more well know facts about Balmain's movie history... http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid7 New Listing: 13 Llewellyn Street, Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid6 http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid6 Developments That Are Changing The Face of Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid5 In this blog, we address the current development's that threaten to change our perception of Balmain as a village. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid5 The Balmain Hospital http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid3 Today I talk about the Balmain Hospital - it's open day this week and it's origins http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid3 Early Real Estate Agents in Balmain http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid2 In this article I talk about the earliest real estate agents in Balmain and how they shaped our community. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid2 Social Media and Real Estate http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid4 The real estate industy is really beginning to embrace social media. We at Sarah Lorden are leading the way in making it an effective tool for our clients to embrace this new and exciting way of communication. http://www.sarahlorden.com.au/blog.asp?month=8&year=2010#postid4