If you are considering renovating or remodeling your home, it’s important to think about which renovation projects will have the best return on investment (ROI). Here are some ideas that tend to have a good payback:  1. Kitchen Remodel     Upgrade your kitchen with new countertops, backsplash, cabinets, and appliances.  A minor kitchen remodel can recoup around 80% of...Read More

Should you move or renovate? At some point in our lives, we all struggle with making this decision. Quite often this is a challenging decision to make. You may feel that up have outgrown your home or it is feeling outdated or it is looking tired. There are many things to consider when making this decision. Is it possible to add more living space, or do you have enough space but your home just fee...Read More

When it comes to selling your home, there is one thing that most sellers wonder:  Does home staging really work particularly in a seller’s market?  The truth is that staged homes quite often sell quicker and for a higher price.   But effective staging is working with a professional stager and is more than cleaning and making your home look presentable.  Preparing to sell ...Read More

  It is true that homes that are in pristine condition tend to sell quicker and for a higher price but we are in a sellers’ market.  The inventory of houses for sale is at an all-time low and there are many buyers still looking to buy a home.  Investing in improving your home’s condition does not always mean it will sell for more.  You may not end up recouping you...Read More

Are you getting ready to sell your home?   Selling a home (even in a seller’s market) requires planning and some work.  Just planting a sign on your lawn and uploading some random pictures will not get it sold quickly and for top dollar.  Getting the most cash in your hands will require some time to prep and even rolling up your sleeves and getting the work done. But it will a...Read More

  Since the onset of the pandemic, our homes have played a key role in keeping us safe and healthy.  As a result, many homeowners have decided to renovate their homes to improve the quality of their lives and not necessarily add value to their homes but wouldn’t it be nice to renovate and also eventually get a return on your renovation costs? Since the start of COVID-19, many hom...Read More

  Is 2021 the right time to sell and or buy a home? There is no doubt that it is currently a great time to sell as we are in a seller’s market. However, the right time ultimately depends on your personal circumstances such as your personal life circumstances, timing, and your finances.      It is no secret that the housing market has remained very strong...Read More

  You are thinking that you want to sell your home and finally start looking for that dream home.  But you are worried that your home has some history and are wondering if you need to disclose it to potential buyers.   In Ontario, sellers and their realtors have a duty to disclose any defects in a property that may affect a buyer’s use or enjoyment of the property.  Ther...Read More

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list...Read More

  A bully offer (also known as a pre-emptive offer) is an offer on a property that is holding back accepting offers until a specific date in the future but a prospective buyer decides to submit an offer earlier than the date that the seller has indicated that they will look at any offers. In a hot seller’s market where there are more buyers than homes for sale, a common listing strate...Read More