If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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One issue largely ignored when selling is how best to live in your home when it’s on the market and your agent is calling to arrange walkthroughs at short notice. Maintaining a home so it’s pristine for potential buyers can be especially difficult if you have children and pets. The idea that the family can…
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Selling a home is a decision that leads to lots of other choices that will affect the final price a buyer will pay. One of the most fundamental is whether to invest in improvements to maximize the value of your home, or sell it in its current state and take the best offer that comes…
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Five cities produced surprisingly disappointing sales volumes as we entered 2026, but the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says that it was only a coincidence. With deal numbers dropping 2.5%-5.7%, the cities of Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa all caught a dose of the pre-2026 blues. CREA Chief Economist Shaun Cathcart said: “There doesn’t…
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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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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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It’s a hot and occasionally tempestuous summer – a challenge for every gardener. Blistering hot days have been accompanied by downpours of rain. And while we might curse Mother Nature occasionally, there’s no course but to take protective measures to help ensure your garden stays in great shape. This is especially important if you’re thinking…
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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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