As many of you already know, the real estate market has been completely bonkers in the last few months. Almost all listings have bully/ multiple offers, and most are being sold way over what a few weeks ago was considered to be a “normal price”. While this market is amazing for sellers and listing agents, it has left many buyer’s …
Things to do in mississauga
Winter has finally come to an end, which means we can finally start to plan all the things we want to do this spring and summer. I would just like share some of the activities I thought of partaking in, within the next few months. 1. CINCO DE MAYO [two] If you want an excuse to drink and party, you …
WHY GET A PRE-INSPECTION?
[two] Below, I will discuss why I think it’s a good idea to have an inspection performed either before the listing goes on the market, or before the day of the offer presentation. A pre-inspection is just a standard inspection, “an evaluation of the home’s major systems”, that takes place before any offers are presented. The inspector generates a report …
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER’S
A few weeks ago I held a first time home buyer’s seminar. A lawyer, a mortgage advisor, an inspector and I talked about some of the important things first time home buyers should have knowledge of prior to purchasing, and I just thought I would share some of that information with you. ADVANTAGES OF BUYING [two] One of the first …
STAGING A HOME
GENERAL TIPS [two] Pack up unnecessary things and furniture. You want a clutter free house that really shows off the square footage. Ie. If you have two large sofas, storing one of them before a showing is recommended. Paint the walls a neutral colour. If your ceiling is not high, paint it white to make the room look bigger. Having …
THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING THE BUILDER OF YOUR HOME
When buyers buy a completely new home, conflicts frequently arise between the buyers and builders. These conflicts generally concern building defects, delay in business projects, or changes in contract dates and prices. [two] The reality of the situation is that the relationship between buyers and builders can be a lengthy one, sometimes lasting up to 3-5 years. Since all parties …
Should you downsize your house?
When people reach “retirement age” they start to question if downsizing is the right move for them. Ask yourself these questions to help you decide if downsizing is right for you. Do you need the extra space? Parents are left with empty homes as their kids go off to schools, and they are often unsure as to what they should …
REAL ESTATE MYTHS
1. Pricing a home so there is room for negotiation Sellers often believe that overpricing a home is beneficial, because it leaves room for negotiation. This is one of the greatest real estate myths, because an overpriced house generally deters buyers from seeing it altogether. By limiting the amount of people who see the property, we limit the amount of …
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME QUICKLY
1. PRICING YOUR HOME APPROPRIATELY [two] Pricing a home in accordance with the real estate market is the most important thing to do in order to sell a home quickly, because the price is the first thing people take into account when looking to buy. An overpriced house immediately discourages buyers from seeing it, and thus decreases the overall interest …
Are Mississauga and Toronto safe cities to live in?
[two] One of the most common questions I get asked from clients who are looking to buy, is whether the area they are looking to buy in is safe or not. While this is a legitimate question to ask because everyone wants their families to feel and be safe, it often comes from a place of fear that the news …