Let’s face it.  Planning events, even exciting ones like an overseas vacation, can be stressful, So, it is not surprising that some homeowners – even those thrilled about moving to a new home – can slip into the “worry mode: when listing their home to sell.   Unfortunately, the anxiety of selling can make the process an unpleasant experience.  Who needs or wa...Read More

    As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your home looks from the street, which creates the first impression of your house to buyers.  First impressions are very important when selling your home.  Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property.  In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than stop, b...Read More

  There are many reasons why you might suddenly have to sell your home. It could be a change in family circumstances, unexpected work relocation, or you simply have a desire to move. Whatever the reason that you want or need to move, selling your home quickly requires some fast action on your part. But that doesn't mean you need to panic. You can list and sell your home, quickly while s...Read More

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