It is never a bad idea to think about seasonality when you are looking to buy your home. During spring and summer, real-estate shopping is known to be at an all-time high. Since children are out of school, parents are on holidays, and curb appeal is at its best, the warmer months seem to invite […]
For the past two years, Canadian real estate has seen an unprecedented seller’s market. Since 2020, prices have gone through the roof, the bidding wars turned fierce, and many prospective first-time homebuyers were priced out of the market. While we’re technically still in a seller’s market, the winds of change have begun to cool down
To move, or not to move? For growing families, the question of selling or renovating can be much more complicated than it seems. While finding a new property to move into can be exciting, it can also be complex and unpredictable in an ever-changing market. However, even with the gratification of home renovations, the project
Preparing your home for a sale can come with a long list of tasks to assure your property is in the best condition to sell. Some of these duties may include general maintenance, a thorough cleaning, the installation of new flooring, or even developing a new exterior deck. Luckily, all this time, effort, and money
In the real estate market, the appearance of your home plays a crucial role in the sale. While the quality and location of your property matter, looks and condition play an equally important role. Before your home hits the market, you’ll want to ensure it is in the best selling condition possible to generate a
Three Key reasons Why Rising Interest Rates Shouldn’t Worry You The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) announcement that it would be hiking interest rates to fight inflation came after two unprecedented years in Canadian real estate. On June 1st, Canada’s key interest rate went up half a point to 1.5%, and is expected to go as
The summer season invites a red hot real estate market, both for sellers and buyers. Several factors seem to contribute to this, one of the significant aspects being the plentitude of sunshine that makes the exterior of most homes look brighter, fuller, and in most cases, more beautiful. However, pleasant curb appeal isn’t the only
Real estate terminology can be confusing and, at times, overwhelming. Navigating this new field while also finding your dream home can be intimidating. But not to worry, a little bit of research can go a long way and help you gain your bearings when exploring the real estate market. A term that you can familiarize
As a prospective buyer, the house-hunting process is undoubtedly one of the most exciting parts of searching for your dream home. As you enter a plentitude of homes and imagine beginning a new chapter in different properties, there are a few standard etiquettes to consider when attending a showing. An excellent way to prepare yourself
That famous saying, out with the old and in with the new, seems to materialize at the start of each spring season. As the snow melts and plants begin to bloom again, a complete transition takes place both in our homes’ interior and exterior. To wash away the final remnants of winter, spring maintenance will