IS YOUR AGENT TECH SAVVY AND SKILLED ON THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA? In this fast paced world of the internet and social media we as agents have to keep up with the latest technologies to enable us to better assist our clients. Technology has become an integral tool in connecting and Continue Reading
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 5, 2017
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 5, 2017 It's that time again ....daylight savings time will end Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. The Fall weather is almost here... a good time to ensure your home is prepared for the coming winter months. If you would like a copy of my blog "Prepare Your Home For 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
MARKET REPORT MAY, 2017
MARKET REPORT MAY, 2017 The latest market report with statistics as reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board. As you probably have noticed, homes are not selling as quickly as they have been doing for the past several months. We seem to have transitioned into a more stabilized situation. This Continue Reading
RENOVATING? LOOKING FOR A CONTRACTOR? HOW DO I FIND A REPUTABLE ONE?
TIPS ON HOW TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR BEWARE OF THE PITFALLS RENOVATING YOUR HOME Are you about to start renovating, but don't really know where to start to looking for a contractor? It can be overwhelming as you want to find someone who is not only trustworthy, but also one that does professional Continue Reading
Market Report February, 2017
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS FEBRUARY, 2017 The Toronto and Mississauga area real estate market is still very busy. Due to the shortage of houses for sale it has created a Seller's market. Sellers are seeing multiple offers on their homes and are getting above asking price. We continue to see Continue Reading
CURB APPEAL IS THE FIRST IMPRESSION – MAKE IT COUNT
CURB APPEAL, FIRST IMPRESSIONS HELP YOUR REALTOR GET YOUR HOME SOLD! In my 30+ years as a real estate agent, I can usually tell when I pull up in front of a home I’m about to show what the inside of a home will look like based on the exterior. Does it have curb appeal? If the exterior is 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
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
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
After The House Inspection… Do I Have Options?
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AFTER THE INSPECTION? After being in the real estate industry for more than 28 years, I always advise my clients to obtain a home inspection and make it a Condition in their offer submission. I want to protect the interests of my clients and inserting those Conditions does Continue Reading
