MOVING ADVICE FOR A SMOOTH HOME MOVE

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10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move   The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.   Fortunately, you don’t have to do everything in a day. You don’t have to do it all alone, either. When you work with us to sell or purchase a home, you’ll have an ally by your side long after your transaction has closed. We’ll continue to be a resource, offering advice and referrals whenever you need them on packing, hiring movers and contractors, and acclimating to your new home and neighbourhood.   When it comes to a life event as stressful as moving, it pays to have a professional by your side. Here are some of our favourite pro tips to share with clients as they prepare for an upcoming move.  

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7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them - This is a valuable blog take the time to read it!

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This is  a  series  of  7  Mistakes,  and  this  Blog ,  has  Mistake  1 and 2.  No matter what's going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be  challenging. Some Sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence.  Others want to skip shead to the fun of decorating and settling in a new place. Almost all sellers want to make the most money possible.  Whatever, your circumstances, the road to the closing table can be riddled with obstacles -  from issues with showings and negotiations to inspection surprises.  But many of these complications are avoidable when you have a skilled and knowledgeable Real Estate agent working for you.  For Example, here are seven common mistakes that many home sellers make.  These can cause  anxiety, cost you time, and shrink your financial proceeds.  Fortunately, we can help you  avert these missteps and set you up for a successful and low - stress selling experience instead.  BYPASS THE PITFALLS  WITH A  KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE Your home selling journey doesn't  have to be hard.  When you hire me as your listing agent.  I will  develop a customized sales plan to help you get top dollar for your  home without any undue risk, stress,  or aggravation.  If you're thinking of buying or selling a home,  reach out today, to schedule a free consulation and home value assessment,  with me. 

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Understanding People - Working as a Realtor

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Real Estate is an industry filled  with vibrant, intelligent people working as Realtors .   From  our  work,  there is one reason we are attracted to work as Realtors.  People!!!

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Understanding People - Working as a Realtor

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Real Estate is an industry filled  with vibrant, intelligent people working as Realtors .   From  our  work,  there is one reason we are attracted to work as Realtors.  People!!!

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CREA - A YEAR IN REVIEW - 2021

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CREA A YEAR IN REVIEW - HOUSING MARKET 2021 Housing inventory hit an all time low, down 33% on a year over year basis, with less than 70,000 active listings heading into 2022.  Market conditions were the tightest on record in 2021, sith the number of months of inventory falling to 1.6 on a national basis.  The price of homes sold reached a historic high of $726,199 as measured by the composite MLS Home Price Index  - a 21.2 % increase from 2020 and the biggest gain on record.  Sales activity hit record high - levels with close to 667,000 homes sold over the the Canadian MLS Systems in 2021, almost 115,000 more sales than the previous annual record set in  2020. 

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Getting your home hunting ducks in a row

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Say you’re shopping for a new home. Your goal is to find the ideal real estate property, in a neighborhood that is just right for you, within a price range that you can afford.

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