The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2021.   Home buyers, is this the year you work to improve your credit score, pay ...Read More

HOW TO TAKE GREAT SHOTS OF YOUR HOME FOR SALE ONLINE Many homebuyers these days search for their future homes on the Internet. As such, they rely heavily on the photos sellers take to determine if they’d like to see more. As such, it’s extremely important to upload the best shots possible of your home to attract interested buyers.  Subpar images will not only depict your hom...Read More

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BATHROOM ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS The bathroom is one of those rooms you use often, which means it can become a cluttered mess rather quickly if not kept under control. Often, the sheer lack of storage space in a bathroom is the reason the room looks so chaotic.  Whether you’re dealing with a tiny powder room or a sprawling luxury bathroom with dual sinks and a huge wa...Read More

  Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. But the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, sales volume fell to its lowest level since 1984, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.1   However, while sales have fallen, prices have remained ...Read More

Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation. &n...Read More

        People always ask me, "When is the best time to buy or sell a home?" The truth is, it's now! Here's why. ADVANTAGE #1 - LOWER PRICES Often, homes are priced a little more aggressively in the winter months. You can save more or get into a house you might have been unable to afford in other months.  ADVANTAGE #2 - LESS COMPETITION Mos...Read More

      After a two-year slump, the future's looking bright again for Canadian real estate. Economists expect positive growth in the national housing market in 2020, supported by low mortgage rates, a solid job market, and a rising population.   In fact, in a recent report, RBC Economics called 2019 a “turning point for Canada’s housing market.”1 To und...Read More

Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel. Some homeowners make updates to their property before listing it to maximize their potential sales revenue.   Whatever your reasons are for taking on a home improvement project, it’s wise to consider how the mone...Read More

It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home is trickier.   As a seller, knowing your home’s worth helps you price it correctly when you put it up for sale. If you price it too high, it may sit on the market. But price it too low and you may be losing out on a good ...Read More

What’s Ahead For Real Estate, Housing Prices, And Interest Rates in 2019?   As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?”   The Canadian real estate market experienced a cooldown in 2018 following years of rapid growth. This left many homeowners and potential buyers feeling skittish. Fortunately, economists expect the m...Read More