Imagine you have a crystal ball that enables you to see what a neighbourhood will be like in five years. Wouldn’t that be handy? You’d be able to get a glimpse of the area’s future before deciding to move there. Unfortunately, that crystal ball hasn’t been invented yet. But, you can still predict the future of a neighbourhood with a fairly high degree of accuracy. One way is to simply take a...
You might be surprised to know which spaces in a home most buyers look at when viewing a property. If you’re preparing your home for sale, make sure to consider the following places that are likely to be checked out:Inside closets. Buyers want to get a sense of the size and capacity of all your closets. Make sure they’re clean and well organized. Avoid the “overstuffed” look.Basement. Do...
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid/electric vehicles (HEVs) increase every year. Because of this, purchasers will demand greater accessibility to charging stations. Of course, the most convenient place to recharge is at home. But not all household electrical services will be able to handle the demand. Homeowners will need to consider the power available in their homes for private charging and...
Imagine you’re shopping for a used iPhone 11 that’s in good condition. You visit a resale website and discover that most are selling for approximately $350. Would you be willing to pay $400? Probably not. The market value is obviously well-established. There would be no reason to pay more. Pricing your home for sale is similar. Your home has a market value and, if you were to list it, buyers would...