For many buyers, the thought of even a small increase is mortgage rates is stressful. But there are so many more factors to consider than just the rate you see - many of which will affect your cost of borrowing as much as (if not more than) rate
When you conduct a home inspection, you want to know if there are any major problems and what's involved in fixing them. A good home inspector will identify any issues, give you an introduction to your future house and offer suggestions on how to maintain
Extremely likely that condo apartment prices will fully rebound and surpass 2020 peak pricing during 2021.
2021 lockdown has not affected buyers the same way the 2020 lockdown did.
When you sell, you'll probably want to get the best possible price for your property. Who wouldn't? Unfortunately, there are many ways to inadvertently leave money on the table -- sometimes thousands of dollars. How do you avoid that possibility?
Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.
It can be tough to make the decision to sell. In fact, for many homeowners, it's overwhelming. If you're considering making a move and struggling with the decision, here are five helpful questions to ask yourselves.
New synthetic fabric dumpsters offer a flexible method of holding and disposing of renovation waste - without the need to order a large and unsightly metal bin that sits on your front lawn or driveway for weeks on end.
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire for calm waters. When you sell your property, you’ll want smooth sailing too!
Spring has arrived to condos in Toronto. Average prices have climbed, following a rather stable first quarter of the year.
You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the rewards. Well, the same wisdom can be applied to selling your home...
Not much changed from February to March in terms of pricing of condos in the GTA. Early indicators suggest the trajectory may follow 2016 more than 2017 or 2018.
The average sale price of a condo in the GTA has increased from January through to the end of February. What does it mean for the rest of the Spring market? And for the rest of the year?
If this is the year that you’ve decided to do some redecorating or if you are thinking of rightsizing to a smaller home, consider using an app to virtually lay out your ideas first.
The last thing you want on moving day is a problem with the moving company. Ideally, you want them to show up on time, handle your possessions with care, and act professionally. Helping aging parents? You may want some extra services... read more
It has become standard for retailers to offer low cost supplementary “insurance protection plans” on appliances and electronics. These plans may seem like a good idea, but before you buy one, be sure the plan actually offers real added value.
When you’re viewing a property that’s on the market, you’ll probably try to imagine how your furniture will fit and look in that space. Where will your desk go in the home office? How will you position the sofa and chairs in the living room?
Have you ever driven by a For Sale sign and wondered, “That house has been on the market for a long time, I wonder why it isn’t selling”? Are you worried the same thing could happen when you put your own house on the market? The 3 most common reasons...
Clutter causes more than just a mess, .it bombards our brain with stimuli, deterring our ability to make decisions and sapping our energy. Clearing the clutter is an essentioal task when we are thinking about selling our home!
When buyers view your home, they ask themselves whether they like it. Assuming that the answer is "yes", they try to determine how much work would be required before they could move in.
If you’re planning on putting your home on the market, you may know the basics of what buyers want to see. However, there are some things that today’s buyers are looking for that you might not have considered like
Curb appeal in today's market really means 'Web' appeal. It will be the quality of your photos online that determine whether buyers choose to visit your house offline.
Statistics how that 63% of buyers will drive by after viewing a home they like online
Curb appeal in today's market really means 'Web' appeal and it will be the quality of your photos online that determine whether buyers choose to visit your house offline.
If resale value plays a prominent role in your landscaping plans, then you'll want to take a look at which features Realtors think will most appeal to buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors.
In my 28 years as a Realtor in Markham, I have sold many "unsellable" homes: drug houses, homes in disrepair, homes where disgruntled tenants have left holes in the walls and ripped the doors off kitchen cabinets