There’s a survey from a major Canadian bank BMO on the psychology of house hunting that examines the emotions and motivations of Buyers. It comes as no surprise that it finds that most people experience some real highs and lows when purchasing a home, especially first time Buyers, who report feeling stressed and anxious about the process. …
Whether the real estate market is up or down in your area, I believe that home staging before you list your home, will increase the likelihood that you will sell for more money in less time. I’ve witnessed potential Buyers walk away from a home that they might have offered on because they couldn’t see …
Whether you are buying or selling, enlisting the assistance of a licensed real estate professional will help you navigate through one of your most important investment decisions. As a Seller, knowing how much to ask for your property is vital – ask too much and your house sits on the market without an Offer – ask …
When it’s time for you to help your senior parents to transition to a smaller home perhaps a condo, apartment or retirement community, it can be an overwhelming experience for the entire family. Fortunately, there are steps you can take prior to any move to help your parents (and yourself) with down-sizing or as I …
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Looking out my window today in Niagara, it’s hard to see any signs of spring, but it is just around the corner and what better way to welcome it in advance, than with a bit of spring cleaning? Whether you can dedicate a whole Saturday or Sunday or just a few hours, these cleaning tips …
There are lots of good reasons why home ownership is appealing, especially now during the pandemic, when it seems that everyone wants to own piece of paradise to hunker down until it’s safe to start our new normal but you can also take your pick from the following: 1. Investment Most years, real estate will …