According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, Canada’s residential real estate market saw substantial price growth in the first quarter of 2017. While the majority of Canadian housing markets posted modest gains, price appreciation across much of Ontario significantly outpaced the rest of the country. Meanwhile, the pace of home price appreciation in Greater […]
Tips for Pricing Your Home Right
Setting the listing price for your home requires many considerations. If you go too high, your house may not receive interest from prospective buyers – even if your home is above the standard of the neighbourhood. If you price too low, you may sell, but perhaps not for the price you hoped. Selecting the ideal […]
Getting the Best Price for Your Home
So, you’re selling your home and are overwhelmed with how much there is to do. How can you get the best price for your home? Perhaps you’ve noticed housing prices constantly on the rise, especially in areas of the GTA and Niagara region. Or maybe you know about buying and selling homes, from countless episodes […]
Is Condo living for you?
Have you considered getting out of your house and moving into a condo? As a condo owner, you could own your unit while sharing the area and building with other residents. This way, you can hand off the costs, while management makes the big decisions and deals with issues on the property. Many residents choose […]
Retiring? Why Niagara-on-the-Lake may be the Perfect Fit For You
When Should You List Your Niagara Home for Sale?
Well here we are at Spring’s doorstep. It is the time of year that buyers decide to get out there and view homes. Our Spring market in the Niagara region is usually the most productive time of year in terms of having new listings throughout the Niagara area. Niagara home owners tend to wait till […]
Downsizing? Should You Renovate Your Home Before Selling?
When planning to downsize or sell your home, the next question will be whether to renovate or not renovate. That is the question of the day. My experience in assisting pre-retirement age clients has indicated to me that homeowners need to consider their next move as their final home. This stage of planning has proven […]
Include conditions when you submit your offer
While preparing an offer to purchase a property in the Niagara Region, most offers will include conditions for the purpose of meeting the buyer’s needs and manage risks. Some of you are not sure what is acceptable when timelines are inserted within the offer to meet these conditions. Who decides? Is it the buyer or […]
Radon Gas: What is it and should I be concerned about this when buying a home?
Top 5 Renos for Return on Investment
Adding value to your Niagara home is the number one concern for most homeowners. It doesn’t matter if you’re prepping to sell or looking to build long-term equity, knowing the right renos to invest in is important to ensure you get the most bang for your reno buck. Flooring Ever wonder about the number one request from both […]