Real Estate

What is it about your property that stands out? What will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing characteristics? Answering those questions will help you determine which features to emphasize when selling your home. After all, you want buyers to notice and appreciate your property’s best attributes. But here’s the challenge... It can be difficult for homeowners to...

When you think about selling your property, do you dwell on the possible work and stress involved? You’re not alone. Many homeowners share the same concerns. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, there are plenty of ways to add some fun, anticipation, and even a sense of adventure to the selling process. Here are just a few ideas: Plan fun things to do when your home is being shown....

Are you the kind of seller who thinks that staging is just another added cost as part of the process of getting your home ready for sale? If you are, you’re definitely going to want to read this. Staging is the process of styling and furnishing your home to show off its best features and help buyers feel like they could see themselves living in the property. Studies have shown that staging can increase...

Sometimes working from home can feel like the best thing ever. You have access to all the comforts of home (read: the kitchen), don’t have to put on pants, and can be close to your family throughout the day. In many ways, working from home can make life so much easier. But like anything else, sometimes working from home can be too much of a good thing and can make getting your actual work done a little...

In our crazy real estate market, many would-be buyers are turning to renting rather than buying. And I don’t blame them. But it might not be their best choice. Renting has pros and cons, like anything else. In fact, if you’re not ready to settle down in one place or know that you’ll be moving to a different location in the near future, renting is absolutely the way to go. But sometimes it seems...

If you’ve decided to buy or sell a home, you need to get some professional help from a real estate agent. But finding the right agent can be stressful and overwhelming–there are so many of us real estate agents out there to choose from! But if you follow this process, you’ll be able to find an agent who will help you achieve success in this competitive housing market. First, decide how you will...

Have you been wondering if now is a good time to sell your home? Or maybe you know you want to sell, but are too overwhelmed by the idea to even know where to start. Then why don’t we talk about it? If you’ve thought about selling at all, let me answer your questions, talk you through the process, and get you started on your next steps. A home seller consultation will give you the information you need...

Have you checked in on your home’s equity lately? Now is a great time to see what your equity looks like because, chances are, it’s increased! But let’s review what equity is before we jump into how you can find out how much you have. Equity in your home is how much money you have in your home–it’s the amount of your home that you actually own. The more equity the better because that means...

Summer is here, and doesn’t it feel great? It’s time to bring that summer freshness inside and give your home a summer detox! Here are a few of my favourite things to do in the summer to get my home feeling clean and fresh for the rest of the season. - Buy plants as natural detoxifiers for cleaner air. Snake plants and spider plants are great for this and they really freshen up the look of a space. -...

As a buyer, having a house appraise for less than you offered can feel like the end of the world. The deal can’t go through as is, so what are you supposed to do now? First, don’t stress out. Tons of buyers (and sellers) go through this every day, so you’re not alone. Remember that appraisals are an art, not an exact science. That means that there aren’t any set adjustments that appraisers make....