One question that vexes many homeowners when they go away for the weekend or even on an extended vacation is whether to leave on the lights to give the impression someone is present. And is there any point in keeping the exterior lights on? Is any burglar really going to be fooled? Motion sensor lights…
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When preparing your home for sale, one element that can undermine your efforts and ambitions of a successful sale is dated furniture. Buyers are definitely focused on the core elements of your home – such as available space, the number of bedrooms and location – but they can be distracted. Clutter, bold color schemes, worn…
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The search for buyers has never been more important as the market mood continues its cautious optimism supported by strong employment trends and continued economic growth. The stock market gyrations in recent months on the back of tariff threats and promises of constructive trade negotiations mean the search for buyers is becoming increasingly competitive. Upsizers…
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Many young Americans saving for their first home don’t have the luxury or desire to continue living with their parents. Instead, they must build up their savings for a deposit while paying rent. It can take two or more years to gather enough cash to start to seriously think about buying your first home. And…
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It’s time to reassess your real estate strategy! If you’re backing off purchasing your dream home because of the tariff threats, then you could be missing a rare opportunity. If you’re wavering, know that the possibilities of striking a great deal will likely be gone in a year’s time. Fortune favours the brave, as they…
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Purchasing real estate has been a rising challenge for aspiring first homebuyers due to a combination of higher prices and wage stagnation, but there are a number of government schemes to help young Canadians. The recent change in market momentum that now favours the buyer – thanks to an increasing number of homes for sale…
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Looking into the crystal ball of real estate is a perilous pastime. Any experienced agent will tell you it’s more important to transact when you are ready, rather than try to buy and sell a home like you would offload shares. By the time you’ve picked up on a new market trend, it’s usually too…
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For first homebuyers, there’s a lot of focus on getting your credit score in great shape. Why? Because it totally affects the amount of money and interest rate a lender will offer you. Put simply, your credit score is a big deal when seeking a mortgage to buy a home. Explaining how it is calculated…
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The economic uncertainty instigated from Washington has dampened the mood of the spring real estate markets in Canada and the United States. A time of year that’s traditionally associated with optimism and a desire to buy and sell homes across the country has been overshadowed by caution. While we have never seen an economic twist…
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Strong opinions are often voiced about the best time to sell your home, but the simple truth is that you should prioritise your personal circumstances before worrying about whether the sun will shine, or if dark winter clouds hover on the horizon. If you have a growing family and feeling squeezed for space, or you’re…
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