Real Estate

Usually, a home inspection is done after an offer is made to buy a home. The offer will typically include a condition that the property must pass such an inspection. The buyer then hires the inspector, who goes through the home, top to bottom, inside and out, looking for issues. With this in mind, will a home inspection help sell your home faster? However, you can also get an inspection done as the...

The Provincial Government has moved recently to introduce new legislation aimed at alleviating housing shortages in Ontario and stabilizing the cost of entry to our housing market. Bill 109, or the “More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022”, aims to ease financial pressures on homebuyers by acting to restrict the activities of real estate speculators, curbing predatory development practices, and working...

Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed. Should you make an offer or buy a home that needs work? That depends on many factors, of course. The first thing you should consider is whether or not the home is otherwise ideal. If it has everything you want —...

When you sell your property and buy your next dream home, closing day can come faster than you might imagine. Before you know it, it’s just weeks away! So it’s important to make the proper plans to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here are the most common plans to make before closing day: Contact the post office to get your mail forwarded. No matter how thorough you are in updating your address...

Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family? Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But, there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the kitchen. Here are a few ideas for kitchen improvements for under $100: Do you have old cabinets? You’d...

When you have a buyer coming to view your property, you want to make the best impression possible. So, you do the usual things. You clean, tidy and declutter. However, some details are easy to forget. 5 Easy-to-Forget Things to Do when selling your home: For example: Is there a mat by the front door for shoes, umbrellas, etc.?Did you air out the home as much as possible to get rid of any lingering...

When considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market or they look at trends. They try to time the sale to get the best price for their property, but there are “non-market” reasons why it's the ideal time to sell your home. While market conditions certainly can play a role in deciding whether you...

What is it about your property that stands out? And what will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing characteristics? Answering those questions will help you determine which features to emphasize when selling your home. After all, you want buyers to notice and appreciate your property’s best attributes. But here’s the challenge... It can be difficult for homeowners to...

When you think about selling your property, do you dwell on the possible work and stress involved? You’re not alone, and many homeowners share the same concerns. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, there are plenty of ways to add some fun, anticipation, and even a sense of adventure to the selling process. The Process Here are just a few ideas for selling your home because you...

When a buyer views your home for sale, they want to visualize themselves living there. They want to imagine cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the living room, and enjoying get-togethers with family and friends. However, when they see a baseball trophy on the mantle with your name on it, that visualization crumbles. That’s why it’s smart to depersonalize your home as much as possible when...