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What’s the “Emotional” Return on Investment of a New Home?
Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other ...
Continue ReadingShould You Worry about Competing Listings?
Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...
Continue ReadingOpen House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask
An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...
Continue ReadingProtecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...
Continue ReadingQuick Housing market report – December 2017
We are happy to present this quick snapshot of the GTA real estate market at the end of December 2017. (Click on the image for a PDF version). The graphs speak for themselves. Flat sales prices, a jump in active listings and over two and a half month's supply of housing stock ...
Continue ReadingWhy you should buy before the end of 2017.
Are you thinking of buying property in the GTA but afraid to make a decision? Are you worried that prices will go down after you buy or that interest rates will go up? Here are four reasons why you should buy now! The mortgage rules will change on January 1, ...
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