You Have to Want It More Than You're Afraid of It You have to want it more than you fear it ..Many years ago, before I became a real estate professional I was a single mother raising two children. I was working as a "secretary, better known today as an Administrative Assistant. Having a bi-weekly Continue Reading
ITS VACATION TIME, BUT DON’T WORRY – I WON’T LEAVE YOU ALONE
ITS VACATION TIME, BUT DON'T WORRY - I WON'T LEAVE YOU ALONE We are winding down from summer vacation time, when I'm sure, like me, most of you took some time off to relax and recharge your batteries... everyone needs to get away once in a while to relax.How did you handle your absence with your Continue Reading
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK… GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR MY CLIENTS
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND - THOSE LITTLE EXTRAS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Going above and beyond for my clients ... all in a day's work. In October, 2016 I sold a property with a closing date of January 13th, 2017. This property is located in St. Catharines, Ontario about 10 miles from Niagara Continue Reading
TIME TO START PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
TIME TO START PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER Time to start preparing your home for winter ..it's that time of year again... if you haven't already done so. You will require maintenance as temperatures begin to drop to keep it in shape throughout the winter months. Preparing your home for the cold Continue Reading
CHANGES IN REAL ESTATE – MY INTERVIEW FROM 2011
MY INTERVIEW WITH “THAT INTERVIEW GUY,” MICHAEL KRISA My Interview From 2011 - In November, 2011 (I was 67 years old then) I was approached by an innovative and well known realtor and video blog expert to talk with him about how real estate has evolved over the years. Being in front of a camera Continue Reading
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE JULY, 2017
REAL ESTATE UPDATE JULY, 2017 MARKET UPDATE JULY 2017 - The market has seen a dramatic change in the number of sales compared to July, 2016. Number of sales have decreased dramatically by 37.03% from 1,064 down to 670. However, the prices still continue to rise, from $615,081 in July, 2016 to Continue Reading
REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY YOU SHOULD KNOW
REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY YOU SHOULD KNOW Real estate terminology is probably familiar to most experienced buyers and sellers involved in a real estate transaction. Some buyers, who are first time buyers are not familiar with this terminology, so I’ve compiled a list for everyone! Glossary Of Key Continue Reading
ELECTRONIC LOCKBOXES – AN ADDED SECURITY BENEFIT FOR MY CLIENTS
ELECTRONIC LOCKBOXES - AN ADDED BENEFIT FOR MY CLIENTS Electronic Lockboxes is a topic many agents have been talking about lately. I have seen so many posts recently on real estate groups on Facebook. Agents are going back to see a property without booking another appointment. This happens quite Continue Reading
DOES YOUR AGENT MEASURE UP?
DOES YOUR AGENT MEASURE UP TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS? WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR REALTOR? Does your agent measure up to your expectations? Selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Working with the right realtor is another important decision you will make to Continue Reading
PRE-APPROVAL OF YOUR MORTGAGE – THE FIRST STEP TO HOME OWNERSHIP
WHY A MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL IS IMPORTANT An important ingredient in a successful home search is knowing how much you can afford. You don’t want to fall in love with a property only to find out it’s outside your price range. That’s why I recommend getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval. This is a Continue Reading
APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE – DON’T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED
APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE How often do you take things for granted? Little things you do every day without a second thought.... Its not until an event takes place that we stop and take notice when something happens to make us dependent on others for the most menial tasks that we took for Continue Reading
GETTING YOUR HOME SOLD – WHAT YOUR REALTOR NEEDS FROM YOU
What I Need From You …. To Give You The Best Service And Help You Meet Your Goals A few guidelines/procedures to keep in mind when your home is listed for sale and to help you meet your goals. Setting Up Showings Helping you Meet Your Goal- My office will call you to request an appointment Continue Reading
HOME SALES EXPERIENCE BIGGEST MONTHLY DECLINE SINCE 2010
HOME SALES DECLINE The Canadian Real Estate Association reported home sales in June saw their largest monthly decline since 2010. This decline is attributed in part in the Greater Toronto Real Estate market. Compared to May, transactions in June declined by 6.7% on a national basis. The Greater Continue Reading
DEODORIZERS AND COOKING ODOURS CAN DETER BUYERS
DEODORIZERS CAN DETER BUYERS Strong deodorizers or hard cooking odours can deter a potential buyer. Having a fresh clean scent in your home is very inviting, or the pleasant odour of cookies or bread baking in the oven!! Strong plug-ins, or harsh cooking odours are one way to discourage buyers Continue Reading
ATTRACTING QUALIFIED BUYERS
ATTRACTING QUALIFIED BUYERS HOW DO YOU ATTRACT QUALIFIED BUYERS? It is important to attract the attention of the right buyers eager to get into a property like yours. This will result in a price you would expect. Otherwise, your house may take longer to sell and you may not get the price you Continue Reading
BEWARE OF FURNACE/AC RENTAL CONTRACTS
Beware if You Are Thinking of Leasing A Furnace Or Air Conditioner Beware of leasing contracts for Furnaces and Central Air Conditioning. The cost of buying a new furnace or Central Air Conditioning can be a large expense especially if you have to buy both a furnace and Central Air Conditioning Continue Reading
MOVING – A GUIDE TO HELP ORGANIZE YOUR MOVE
MOVING A GUIDE TO HELP ORGANIZE YOUR MOVE Moving can become a very hectic and stressful time. It doesn't have to be.. Organizing your Move eliminates a lot of stress. Here is a guideline that could help make moving day a lot less stressful Counting Down to Moving Day By Douglas Gray Continue Reading
IS THERE A POOL IN YOUR FUTURE DREAM HOME? USE THE CORRECT CLAUSES IN YOUR OFFER
Are you considering purchasing a home with an in-ground pool? Do you imagine hot, lazy afternoons, lounging with friends and family? Become an informed buyer. Ensure your real estate agent includes the appropriate clauses to protect you from unforeseen expenses on closing. DOES A POOL ADD Continue Reading
SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL SALE
Make Your Home Accessible Having your home accessible to prospective Buyers as much as possible, is critical in the sale of your home. Agents try to give as much notice as possible for requests to show your home, but there are times when last minute requests do occur. Granting requests as much Continue Reading
STREETSVILLE SALES MAY 1, 2017 – JUNE 25, 2017
RECENT SALES IN STREETSVILLE Sales have been extremely active in the Streetsville neighbourhood, as with other areas, with a flurry of activity on listings. Due to a shortage of listings, it has created a Seller's market. This in turn results in multiple offers being received on many listings. Continue Reading
