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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea
It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...
Continue ReadingWhen You Can Only See a Property Once
If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...
Continue ReadingPricing Psychology and Selling your Home
Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...
Continue ReadingHow to Make your Home “Picture Perfect” for Viewings
Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room ...
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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