Going through a divorce is a very emotional and stressful time and even more so when there are children involved.  Deciding what to do with the matrimonial home is also a very difficult decision to make.  There must be an agreement on who will keep the home or if you should sell it.  If there are children involved their needs will also need to be considered as the children may stru...Read More

There is nothing that compares to after a long hot sticky summer day being able to dive into a crystal–clear swimming pool. The calmness of a backyard pool is definitely a dream for many and a backyard with a pool eliminates the need for a cottage or taking long drives to go swimming in a lake. The image of having a pool feels very much like paradise. Some home buyers may think that an in-g...Read More

We all love our pets but when we are listing our homes our pets can leave behind smells that may turn off potential home buyers.  Unfortunately, as we have been living in the home we may be nose blind to our pet odours.   As we are all aware the nose is probably one of the strongest senses that we have and if your home has a pet odour smell potential buyers will most definitely not have...Read More

With parents living longer, many middle-aged adults have to put on their caregiver hats while sometimes still raising their own children.  But there comes a time in our parents' lives that they need to consider downsizing and sometimes moving into a community that provides living assistance options. There are a number of steps that can be taken to getting your parents considering the ne...Read More

  When you sell your home, you’ll probably want to get the best possible price for your property. Who wouldn’t? Unfortunately, there are many ways to inadvertently leave money on the table – sometimes thousands of dollars.    How do you avoid that possibility? Just remember the 4 Ps:   Prep Do everything you can to prepare your home so that it looks great ...Read More

The thought of listing your home for sale can be stressful. You worry about all the things that have to be done — and all the things that might go wrong. Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some tips for making your home sale go smoothly: Give yourself time to prepare. If you're thinking of selling six months from now, start preparing your property now. Do any...Read More

Do you need to sell your home during the holidays? The good news is that anyone looking for a home during the holidays is very motivated and a serious buyer. In addition, the weekends prior to Christmas and New Year’s tend to have some of the highest traffic of the year based on some recent studies. During the holidays there are fewer houses on the market to compete with as many sellers wil...Read More

  Are you thinking of selling your home in the near future?  It is never too early to start decluttering your home to prepare it to get sold.  After many years of living in a home, we lose track of all the stuff we have tucked away in our homes.  Plus there’s nothing like the idea of moving to make it oh-so-much easier to let go of all that clutter! One of the first thi...Read More

It takes us a while to make the decision that we need to make a move and sell our home.   Preparing to sell a house can feel overwhelming.  Here are some steps to get the home selling process started.  Step 1 – Choosing the Best Agent for the Job Most sellers use a real estate agent to sell their homes. You certainly don’t have to, but there are good reasons why m...Read More

When you are thinking of selling you’re your home it is always important to understand that your selling price is not what you get to keep as there are additional costs that you have to keep in mind. Here is a summary of the costs that you need to take into consideration:   1. Commission If You Use a Real Estate Agent If you are using a real estate agent the commission will be in ...Read More