Jodie J Hill has lived in more than 20 homes.
Jodie J Hill is a comedian and a real estate agent: the director of sheSELLS Real Estate Game Changers and sheLORDS Boutique Property Management.
Where do you live?
In Fairfield, a friendly and active community of people who love their neighbours, multicultural cuisine, comedy and parklands. I’m currently leasing a great old-school townhouse that has a big courtyard for my loyal dog, Buster, and two handsome young sons, Tasman and George.
What do you love most about your home?
The location. My sons walk and ride to school and we always have friends dropping in.
One thing you’d change?
Adding another room. It’s got to the stage where the kids don’t want to share a room anymore.
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How many homes have you ever lived in?
From childhood homes to share houses to warehouses and shopfronts, I would say more than 20. I’ve lived in homes in Adelaide, Castlemaine, Point Lonsdale, Melbourne and Vancouver, Canada, and I’ve loved them all. My father, Crawford Hill, ran his own real estate agency, so I grew up thinking everyone bought and sold every two years.
The most memorable?
227 Brougham Place, North Adelaide. My father snapped up this beautiful heritage terrace at an auction without telling my mother. She absolutely cracked it. But once she saw the views of Adelaide, he was forgiven. I did my very first comedy routine on the balcony for my 21st-birthday guests. It was a magic time.
Your first foot on the property ladder?
A house at 43 Campbell St, Castlemaine. It was another magical time in my life. This was an amazing heritage home with a giant backyard and wonderful neighbours. I regret selling it.
The highlights of your property journey?
Not buying one particular house at auction. Sometimes missing out on a property is a relief. It would have been a money pit.
Home is where the heart is.
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Best property advice you’ve heard?
My father always said to “buy beneath your means” so your mortgage does not become your noose.
Tips for homebuyers?
Use a buyers’ advocate to manage your conflicting budgetary and emotional needs and get you over the line, saving you time and money.
Future property plans?
To buy my dream property: a converted shopfront.
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