CURIOUS ABOUT HOW MUCH YOUR HOME WOULD SELL FOR IN TODAY’S MARKET? WORK WITH THE BEST.. DON’T ENTRUST YOU’RE MOST VALUABLE ASSET TO JUST ANYONE Do you want to work with a well-versed professional real estate agent who works with both clients and agents in harmony toward a common Continue Reading
STREETSVILLE SALES – FEB/1/2017 – MAR/1/2017
STREETSVILLE SALES FEBRUARY 2, 2017 - MARCH 1, 2017 Streetsville sales for February, 2017 remain high. The market is very active and prices are still increasing. This is due in part to the shortage of listings, causing multiple offers in many instances. This can often make is difficult for Continue Reading
GET TO KNOW ME, WHAT I DO AND HOW WELL I DO IT – WITH 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BENEFIT YOU!
WORK WITH THE BEST.. DON'T ENTRUST YOU'RE MOST VALUABLE ASSET TO JUST ANYONE Do you want to work with a well-versed professional real estate agent? One who works with both clients and agents in harmony toward a common goal? Whether you are a potential Buyer or Seller client, I know you will Continue Reading
POWER OF SALES – GOOD DEALS … OR NOT? THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
I have listed several Power of Sale properties over my 29 years as licenced agent, the most recent one I listed was in STREETSVILLE. Sometimes I have clients asking me about Power of Sale properties because they think they can “get a good deal” and potentially purchase the property at Continue Reading
FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL… AS IMPORTANT AS THE RIGHT HOME
FIND A SCHOOL FIND A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL BOARD THE RIGHT SCHOOL Finding the right home to fit your family’s needs is very important… but just as important is finding a great school for your children…and in the School Board of your preference. Here is a link to the page where you can find Continue Reading
BUYING A HOME WITH POOL? READ THIS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR OFFER
BUYING A HOME WITH A POOL 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, do your research, and ensure your real estate agent includes the appropriate clauses to protect you from Continue Reading
DON’T LET A MULTIPLE OFFERS SCARE YOU OFF… JUST SUBMIT YOUR BEST OFFER
The market remains brisk in the Toronto and Greater Toronto area due to a lack of inventorY. This is creating multiple offers on many listings. This id due to the lack of houses on the market to accommodate the number of buyers. That, along with the low interest rates, makes it a Seller’s market Continue Reading
HOME ENERGY AUDITS CAN SAVE YOU $$$’s ON YOUR UTILITIES
A few years ago a home inspector I have known for many years called to see if I would allow him to perform an energy audit on my home. After many years as an inspector he was taking the course to become certified. He went on to explain that it would not cost me anything. Of course I agreed and Continue Reading
STRONG ODOURS CAN BE A DETERRENT FOR BUYERS.
I recall, several years ago looking for a very high-end home for one of my clients. I arranged several viewings, and we are talking homes ranging from $850,000 up to $1,000,000. This was a large, executive and stately home, about 5,000 square feet. It was situated on a very large lot, backing onto Continue Reading
STREETSVILLE SALES Jan 1/17 – Feb 11/17
STREETSVILLE SALES Streetsville Sales - This year the real estate market continues to be very active, with many homes selling at higher than asking price. This is due to to an extreme shortage of inventory. There are too many Buyers and not enough listings to accommodate the number of Buyers. Continue Reading
ARE YOU A CLIENT OR A CUSTOMER? HOW IT BENEFITS YOU
CLIENT OR CUSTOMER The words Client and Customer seem pretty clear cut, but in real estate they mean completely different things to a Realtor®. These two words and how they relate to the Realtor® as individuals make an important difference in the type and level of service you receive. Please take Continue Reading
Market Watch January, 2017 for Mississauga, Toronto and GTA
MARKET UPDATE JANUARY, 2017 Here are the latest real estate statistics for the month of January, 2017 as reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board. The real estate market for Toronto, Mississauga and the Greater Toronto area are still busy. Due to a shortage of listings it has created a Continue Reading
SENIORS, HIRE A PROFESSIONAL – AN ACCREDITED SENIOR AGENT
SENIORS - HIRE A PROFESSIONAL WHEN MAKING YOUR NEXT MOVE Attention Seniors! Are you at a crossroad and thinking of making a move? There comes a time in everyone’s life when they are faced with decisions that can seem overwhelming. If you are a Senior or a Boomer, and are facing a decision on Continue Reading
Don’t Sweat The Paint Colours.. Use Your Imagination
USE YOUR IMAGINATION Are you a perspective Buyer that is turned off by paint colours and the furniture in other people’s homes and find it difficult to see your family living there? Can you use your imagination to envision it as your home? For some individuals, its difficult to envision Continue Reading
SELLERS – COOKING ODOURS CAN DETER BUYERS
ODOURS CAN DETER BUYERS 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 from taking a careful look at your home and usually will not take the time to Continue Reading
HIRING A CONTRACTOR. WHAT TO LOOK FOR
HIRING A CONTRACTOR Contemplating renovations and need to hire a contractor? Hiring a contractor can be a scary and stressful experience and I’m sure we have all heard of the horror stories of contractors disappearing after receiving their deposit, finding out they are not a licenced contractor Continue Reading
Be A Santa To A Senior – A Rewarding Experience
GIVING TO OTHERS IS SO REWARDING For the past few years, my daughter who owns and manages a Restaurant/Bar in downtown Toronto has been giving back to the community at Christmas, but not with the usual food donation or toy drive, as there are lots of those all around the city. She contacted an Continue Reading
BUYING A HOME? BUDGET FOR THE EXTRA COSTS
BUDGET FOR THOSE EXTRA COSTS Do you remember to budget for additional costs when purchasing your home? The Spring real estate market is just around the corner in Southern Ontario. The grass is turning green, the leaves budding on the trees, and the flower beds bursting with colour. You may be Continue Reading
CHOOSE THE RIGHT REALTOR.. WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Choosing the right right when selling your home is an important element to the process. Selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will make, and working with the right realtor to market your home, is another important decision you will make to achieve the best possible Continue Reading
10 REASONS TO HIRE A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
10 VERY IMPORTANT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL HIRE A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL Buying or selling a home is probably THE most important financial transaction you will make during your lifetime. Having a experienced professional realtor who has the expertise is the logical Continue Reading
