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Fix It or Leave It As Is?
When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...
Continue Reading4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love
If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...
Continue ReadingShould You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?
Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...
Continue ReadingWhy 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 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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