Realty Executives Gateway Realty

Whatever the problem, dealing with problematic tenants can be a nightmare.

Best practices for How to Deal with Terrible Tenants

1. Be calm, objective and rational

2. Keep written records...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

1. 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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sometimes it can be hard to find a starting point when decorating your first apartment (or second or third, so on). To help you out, we have compiled a list of the few things that...

Although these products and ideas aren't new, their usefulness in turning occasionally-used outdoor spaces into everyday living areas makes them especially popular for 2021. Here...

Let’s make the assumption you are taking out a 300,000 fixed rate mortgage 4% interest rate over a 30 year loan period. With a mortgage payment, you have two components to...

It doesn’t hurt anything to trade accessories a couple times each year based on the season. Adding tiny bits of color to a room for spring and summer and making easy updates...

So imagine you’re a buyer and you find the perfect house for you, you put in an offer and your offer gets accepted! You’re so close to the end of this home buying journey...

There are certain decorating trends from the past that may be lingering in your home now. These were probably trending at some point in time but now they are only taking away from...

So, you are already under contract for the house, an offer has already been accepted, and you have that waiting period before the possession date. 

Here are the don’ts...