Easter decorations make for the cutest and most fun decorations to make! With pretty pastels, spring flowers, and bright easter eggs, how could they not be cute and fun! We've collected...
The 2022 Home Interior Design Trends That Sell
Real estate agents aren’t interior designers, but we are well in tune with the styles and trends of the moment. And if you apply strategic money saving tweaks - from tiny...
Housing Affordability in Canada 101
What is Affordable Housing in Canada?
Today, an “affordable” house in the Toronto area costs on average around $1,025,200. According to the CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and...
Moving Homes With Pets
Moving can be a stressful time for anyone - especially for animals. A different envirnonment and the hectic chaos that is moving can make any pet uneasy. To make the experience...
What Does Months of Inventory Mean?
When you want to know how the market is, the “months of inventory” can help you answer that question we hear so often. However, it is not a “normal” figure...
Sign You Shouldn't Sell Your Home
While this topic may seem obvious, there are many reasons why people sell their homes and later regret it. Every real estate agent has a story about a sale that didn’t happen...
Is Buying A Fixer-Upper Worth It?
Buying a dirt-cheap home and spending some money to renovate it can seem like a great idea, but many people are unaware of the amount of effort projects like that take. Weigh up...
Dealing With Problematic Tenants
Whatever the problem, dealing with problematic tenants can be a nightmare.
Best practices for How to Deal with Terrible Tenants
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Be calm, objective and rational
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Keep written records...
Do You Really Need A Home Inspection? The Pros and Cons
House inspections can help place a value on a home and identify any problems that need solving, but they’re not for everyone. Below we will present the pros and cons and,...
Basics of Interior Decorating
For many people, buying their first home will also include decorating an interior for the first time. Here are a few pointers on design, colors, patterns and decor.
Your first...
Buying A Historic Home? Here's What You Need To Know
From ornate fireplaces and crown mouldings to established, mature landscaping, there are many benefits to buying a historic house. However, there are also some disadvantages that...
Inheriting A Property
Working out an inheritance can be tricky. And many people may not know how inheriting a property works, here we will help you to get an idea of what all goes on.
Being passed down...
Trying To Sell Your Home For More Than It's Worth
While it is possible to do this, it may be frowned upon by some in the industry. There are pros, cons, and risks associated with trying to up-sell your home. In today’s market,...
Why Be Interested In Fall Real Estate?
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Less competition
With less houses on the market in the fall, there will be less competition when you decide to list your property, which gives sellers more opportunity to buyers....
What Are Credit Scores and Why Are They So Important?
In Canada, your credit score ranges from 300 to 900, 900 being a perfect score. If you have a score between 780 and 900, that’s excellent. If your score is between 700 and...
Your Rights As A Tenant
As a tenant, it can be sometimes difficult to deal with problematic landlords or ridiculous expectations. So here is a list of some of the rights you have as a renter:
Rights
Tenants...
Tips For Back 2 School Prep
Start a morning schedule
Wake your kids up at what will be their regular morning wake-up time. For older children, help them set an alarm clock so they can take responsibility for...
FAQ's for First Time Home Owners
Perhaps you’re simply looking to transform all those “wasted” rent payments into mortgage payments that give you something tangible: equity. Or maybe you see ...
How To Take Care Of Your Outdoor Spaces
Having a huge garden or front lawn can be intimidating. Give your readers some general tips about maintaining outdoor spaces, or even link some local gardening businesses that will...
Things to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
We outline the things that you should notice that other people may overlook when buying, selling, or renting properties. These tips will make you more knowledgeable about a specific...