Spring is in the air – and it’s not too late for owners to put their property on the market in the next few weeks to capitalize on buyers’ renewed enthusiasm and optimism at this time of year. Industry researcher CoreLogic has reported that average values for US residential properties have risen 3.9% in the…
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Warmer days are around the corner, and this is the perfect time for an annual spring clean that puts those dusty, dank days of winter behind us. Deciding where to begin can be one of the hardest parts of a spring clean. Rather than thinking of the project in terms of rooms, perhaps you might…
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For those planning a wonderful spring and summer garden this year, it’s time to roll up the sleeves and start planting. If you’re also preparing to put your home on the market for the spring or summer selling seasons, it’s vital you highlight your garden as a significant feature – it’s a significant contributor when…
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Significant challenges confront our country in 2025 with a change of leadership, continuing economic turbulence and a different style of engagement with the US. Among the concerns of many people is how this will affect the Canadian real estate market and their ambitions to buy their first home, upgrade to a bigger property or downsize…
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There’s never a bad time to sell a property that’s in a great condition and priced right, but spring and summer definitely warm the hearts and attitudes of buyers. One of the wonderful aspects of selling your home in summer is that buyers can enjoy your garden in all its colourful glory. An important part…
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Looking after a garden can be one of the great pleasures of owning a home, but it requires work and perseverance. Not every plant will grow as you’d like, and some may even die. That’s just part of the gardener’s journey. Forming a vision for your garden before spending on plants can minimize the time…
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Spring is almost upon us, and that heralds the start of the real estate market prime selling season. Many owners watching the market over the fall and winter months will now be preparing their homes for sale, believing mortgage cost cuts are just around the corner. The market is expected to slowly return to more…
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With the spring selling season upon us, many owners will be asking whether now is the right time to enter the market for a much-wanted upgrade to cope with a growing family, or to downsize and live a simpler life. The favorite selling period is from the beginning of April and through to the first…
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We may be in the middle of winter right now, but it’s only a few weeks before spring and an excellent time to start planning your garden. It’s a smart play to research the plants you’d love to see this year rather than wander into your local gardening store without a plan and become overwhelmed…
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Prioritizing personal circumstances is one of the best ways to determine when to sell a property. Despite high prices being recorded in many locations, plenty of homeowners have held on tightly since mid-2023 in order to avoid the 22-year high interest rates of 7% to 8%. But, with mortgage costs forecast to fall during the…
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