Will pent-up demand translate into real estate deals for the Canadian market this year? It’s a question buyers, sellers and even agents are asking as we all try to make sense of the prevailing economic conditions. Predicting the strength of the 2026 market has an element of deja vu. Just 12 months ago, the property…
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The Canadian market received an unexpected and unwanted surprise as it ended 2025, with home sales dropping 2.7% month-over-month. The disappointing performance meant total sales for the year finished 1.9% off the 2024 figure – an illustration of the concerns Canadians still hold for the economy and ongoing tariff threats of the US. Last year,…
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In real estate, we love the idea of minimalism and open spaces that make homes feel so much bigger than if they were cluttered with oversized furniture, undersized rugs and coffee tables. While any buyer’s decision is, in part, based on the size of a property, it’s also influenced by the ease with which you…
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Here’s the seller’s nirvana – sell your home faster and for more money than you had anticipated. Sounds great, right? But how does that happen, especially in the current Canadian real estate market? There are a number of strategies you can deploy to accelerate the process without reducing your asking price. As an experienced agent…
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It seems crazy to think that while we live in sub-zero temperatures right now, owners who want to catch the spring selling season should start to think of how to pitch their property in spring sunshine. As an experienced agency, we believe you sellers benefit most from being in the market at the start of…
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How hard can it be to walk through a property and determine whether it should be the next home of your dreams? It sounds straightforward, doesn’t it? Perhaps not. Questions such as size and layout will dominate your thinking. Location will be another issue you’ll have on your mind. And, on top of this, perhaps…
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With spring around the corner, keen gardeners will be thinking about how they might approach 2026 to create a modern and relaxing sanctuary. Gardens are an unsung hero of property sales – buyers are heavily influenced by the beauty of a garden, especially if it’s also low-maintenance. If you’re thinking about selling your property this…
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Domestic power consumption and utility bills are a constant focus as we all try to run our homes as efficiently as possible. Inevitably, we don’t always get everything right, and many of us are guilty of leaving appliances on standby, using electricity for no benefit. So-called “Energy Vampires”, like TVs, game consoles and computers, cost…
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Many folks will be quietly wondering about the size of their next utility bill after the severe winter conditions they’ve been enduring recently. It shouldn’t take a snow storm to remind you of the benefits of maintaining a well-insulated home. Whether in hot or cold climates, a property that’s able to retain the warmth and…
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, or you’re trying to ease the burden of having so many belongings before moving home, then a yard sale is a fabulous strategy to create some space in your life. The greatest benefit is that you can sell or give away the majority of unwanted…
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