April 2017 Market Watch

Steven Ho Market Update

For this month’s episode of Market Watch we will be talking about how the month of April played out. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their market watch report for last month, and we’re seeing how well the year is going. Last month the biggest increase we saw was in the new listings category, which was up by 33.6% …

The #1 Secret when Pricing in a Sellers’ Market

Steven Ho Seller

Most sellers can face various challenges when selling their home. One of them being pricing. The #1 secret when pricing in a seller’s market is simple but might be surprising to some of you: Don’t overprice. Since we’ve been seeing double digit increases in the past year, it’s important to know your numbers and their recency. Most seller’s try to …

Why Toronto Buyers are moving to Mississauga:

Steven Ho Buyer

Is looking for a new home in Toronto more difficult than usual? Are you considering moving to the outskirts of Toronto just so you don’t break the bank? If you answer yes to these questions, you’re not alone! WHY ARE TORONTO BUYERS MOVING TO RATHWOOD, MISSISSAUGA? More and more Torontonians are now moving away from the city into the suburbs …

Why You Should Move To Rathwood

Steven Ho Buyer, Mississauga

Who’s Moving to Rathwood? I do a lot of business in Rathwood and many young families are moving into this mature neighbourhood. Prices in Toronto are becoming out of reach for many wanting to start a new family or just simply want more space yet still have a quick commute (around 20 minutes) to Downtown Toronto, Rathwood sits at the …

March 2017 Market Watch

Steven Ho Market Update

For this month’s episode of Market Watch we will be talking about how the month of March played out. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their market watch report for last month, and we’re seeing how well the year is going.   Contrary to the previous months this year, new listings were actually up by 15.2% in the year-by-year …

Should You Rent or Buy?

Steven Ho Buyer

Typically when thinking of real estate, being a homeowner is what most people are drawn to. But in the current market, potential homebuyers are looking away from that option, and instead bringing in another option: renting. Renting as most people know, is a great approach for temporary situations. It has lower commitment pressure and is more easily manageable. However extraneous …

5 Simple Spring and Easter Decor Ideas

Steven Ho Tips

  Simple Flower Candleholder Using just a rubber hand and a flower of your choice (a kind preferably of a pastel shade) you add a spring feel. By matching the colours of the rubber band to the green stalk or even to the colour of the flower, you can keep it simple. With the rubber band there’s not commitment to …

Are All Agents The Same?

Steven Ho Buyer

 A common misconception is that all agents are the same, but numbers don’t lie! Steven Ho is the ideal Realtor for you, and here’s why: In 1951 Rathburn Rd. E, Steven sold 38% of the 13 listings that sold in 2016, whilst 8 separate agents sold 1 listing each. The average days on market for the other agent’s listings was …

How to Hire the Right Agent To Sell Your Rathwood Home!

Steven Ho Seller

 Is your home your most valuable asset? How important is it to hire the most qualified candidate? How do you determine who is the most qualified? Hiring the right agent can be tough, but finding the right one should be done with great thought. Here are 21 questions you should ask a listing agent: What is my property worth and …

4 Mistakes Rathwood Sellers Made

Steven Ho Seller

Here are the 4 Mistakes Rathwood Sellers Made! The market is so ‘hot’ but only 80% of the homes actually sold. Here are the 4 common mistakes people make when selling their Rathwood homes: Mistake #1: Pricing Mispricing your home is the biggest mistake one can make when selling your home. Under pricing is less problematic as it will always …