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Savvy Negotiation Helps Win the Deal
Purchasing a home is not the same as buying a product off the shelf. You don’t simply pay the price on the tag and know it’s yours. You can’t just see a home for sale and say, “I’ll take it!”, especially if the market is competitive. You need to make ...
Continue ReadingIs it the Right Time to Sell?
If you’re entertaining the idea of selling your home, especially within the next year, one question you might be grappling with is, “Should I sell now, or wait until market conditions are more favourable?” The answer is simple. Your decision to sell should be guided by your own needs and desires ...
Continue Reading10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands
As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home maintenance frequently takes a backseat, even with the best intentions. In fact, a recent survey found ...
Continue ReadingSetting Emotions Aside When Selling
Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage
If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...
Continue ReadingReady to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent
Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you're selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference. According to a 2024 report from the U.S.-based ...
Continue ReadingHow to Move Past 5 Roadblocks to Home Ownership
Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A 2024 survey by Royal LePage found that 46% of Gen-Z and millennial Canadians who don't already own a home have doubts as to whether they’ll ever be able to afford one.1 According to data from Canada Mortgage ...
Continue ReadingHome-Related Tax Deductions
Owning a home is a significant milestone — and one bonus is that it can come with significant tax savings! However, making the most of offerings like the Principal Residence Exemption can be tricky, and you may not be aware of all available tax-saving strategies. This guide rounds up the ...
Continue Reading4 Home Remodeling Projects with the Highest ROI
Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements or home remodeling projects can stem from a variety of motivations, like preparing your home to put on the market, adding space for a growing family, ...
Continue ReadingThe 2025 Real Estate Report
The chill in Canada's housing market could be thawing sooner than expected. Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into effect, making it easier than it 's been in years for first-time buyers ...
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