Spring is house-hunting season. It’s the time when we Canadians awaken from our wintery slumber and decide it’s time to get moving — the sun is shining, the ice begins to melt and everything looks shiny. But if you’re looking at buying a home in springtime, know what problems tend to present themselves after a […]
If you’re in the position to purchase your own slice of paradise, do your homework and be prepared. Buying a luxury property comes with its own set of rules compared to an average-home purchase. There are many factors to consider, but these five secrets to navigating the wild world of high-end real estate are a […]
That is a question that real estate agents get asked a lot. In general, a long-term real estate investment has historically generated great returns for the most part. However, how much you pay for the property, how much it increases in value, and how long that takes varies greatly. Here’s the breakdown of real estate […]
One of the benefits of choosing to purchase a home rather than rent is the opportunity for your investment to grow, giving you a larger return. As a seller, you want your home to attract top dollar, but determining the right asking price can be tricky. If the home is priced too high, you run […]
When selling your home, first impressions are everything. Give your home an advantage by taking the time to spruce it up before you list – and whatever you do, don’t forget about these 5 areas when home staging. Don’t Neglect the Basement A basement chock full of your disorganized piles of junk is a major turnoff […]
No matter what the occasion, whether it is the news your family is growing or a work promotion requiring your family to find a new place to call home, finding the right school in the right neighbourhood can be a difficult task. We recently did a study that found that most Canadian parents (84 per […]
One of the many benefits of owning a home is having the ability to sell it one day – hopefully for a healthy profit, which can then be leveraged to purchase a larger home, an investment or recreational property, or to help finance your retirement. Once you decide that you’re ready to take the leap […]
So, you’ve decided to sell your home! You’ve already done what feels like a lot of work. You’ve decided on a listing date; you’ve de-cluttered and updated your home; you’ve planned your next move. But there’s something many sellers don’t consider that could put their sale – and future plans – in jeopardy: how to […]
With so many uncontrollable factors at play, selling a luxury property can be more of an art form than a science. That being said, there are a handful of steps you can take to make sure your high-end home gets the star treatment. Use these five selling techniques to put your soon-to-be-profitable property on the […]
When it comes to open houses, there are a number of conventional methods real estate agents use to attract potential buyers to come out and see the property. While many methods work (who doesn’t enjoy eating cinnamon buns fresh from the oven?), in today’s competitive real estate landscape, the goal is to help your home […]