Say you’re shopping for a new home. Your goal is to find the ideal property, in a neighbourhood that is just right for you, within a price range that you can afford. What do you need — at minimum — to get started? If you’re looking for ways to get your ducks in a row, here are some things to prepare: A property wish list. What does your ideal home look like? How many bedrooms does it...
When you’re selling your home, several viewings of your property may be scheduled on the same day. That can be a good thing because it can create increased excitement about your listing. To prepare for a multiple viewings day, follow these tips: Clean and prepare your home the day before. That way, you’re not scrambling to get things ready in the morning.Confirm the time of the first...
Imagine you’re viewing a home for sale. You venture to the basement, check out the furnace room, and notice the water heater. Is it owned or rented? As a potential buyer, you’d want to know. Now imagine a property you’re viewing has a brand-new gas fireplace. Nice! Is it under warranty? Is that warranty transferrable to you if you buy the home? Again, you’d want to know. So, when you’re...
Many people decide to move for practical reasons rather than thinking that where you live can have an impact on your goals. For example, some might be required to move due to a work relocation and others may realize that their household has changed and they are ready to downsize or upsize. But, personal goals play an important role too. In fact, when deciding whether or not to sell your property and...
If you want to reduce your home energy costs, the easiest way is to turn the thermostat up or down. With these simple home energy saving tips, you probably won’t notice a difference of 2 degrees either way — and the savings can be substantial. However, if you want to lower your bill even further each month, here are some additional tips that are relatively easy to implement: Plug or fix the...
As you may know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room so that, overall, your home looks as appealing as possible to buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. Consider using mirrors to make the bedroom seem larger and more comfortable.Put a new comforter on the bed.Update the wattage or add a lamp...