Selling well over list price may not be that great…
Have you thought about selling your home? Are you interviewing real estate agents to find the right one for you? Hoping for an agent that you can trust and that…
Is a Home Inspection necessary?
The market has been so busy for the past while that many buyers are frustrated and putting in offers without a home inspection. Many sellers are turning away any offer…
Why are buyers paying so much over asking?
Why are people paying so much over asking, significantly more for a house than what it was listed for? I get asked this question all the time, especially in a…
Each Party’s Stance On Real Estate
Conservatives Build 1 Million Homes in the next 3 years. One of the ways they will do this is by releasing 15% of federally owned real estate for housing. They…
So many buyers, so few properties…
The Real Estate market in early 2021 has been described as crazy or extremely active. This is due to many influences including low interest rates, higher savings, pent up demand,…
Will house prices drop in 2021?
A recent article in the Financial Post stated that house prices are set to drop in Canada by as much as 10% by the end of 2021. Toronto is predicted…
Lifespan and budget of most big ticket items around the house
Ever wonder about how long something will last? Should you start budgeting for that new furnace now, or does it still have a few good years left in it? If…
Average renovation costs on most renos
Sometimes it is difficult to find the perfect house. One may be lacking an extra bedroom, or too few bathrooms. Maybe you require an updated kitchen. Too many home buyers…
Closing Costs. Don’t be surprised by these additional fees.
It is not just new home buyers that are unaware of the additional fees that come with purchasing a home. Many buyers are surprised by the closing costs that come…
$1 List Price. Did I read that correctly?
Every time a property comes on the market that fits my client’s criteria with a $1 list price, I invariably get the email or phone call asking about it. Most…