A collective “watch and wait” stance has been adopted by property owners as Canada holds its breath for the next installment from the White House. After the steel tariffs, we now have a 25% levy on our auto industry exports to the United States. At the time of writing, the world was poised for so-called…
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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 major feature – it’s a significant contributor when…
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Plenty of advice is given to first homebuyers about selecting a property and how to handle the transaction, but little attention is paid to explaining a few important tasks that are necessary after taking possession. First homebuyers remain one-third of the buyer market and their active participation bolsters values in the lower market quartile. Their…
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Interior design is more than matching furniture and paint colours – it’s about showcasing who you are and how you live. Now, this is not the usual opinion or advice you’ll receive from a real estate agent. For those wishing to sell their home – we agents will always recommend decluttering and depersonalising your home…
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The record growth run Canadian property investors have enjoyed with rental income has been slowing in the past 12 months, but there’s every reason to be optimistic for 2025, according to industry experts. To the end of December, the 12-month rise in rents stood at +3.2%, or +$2,109pa. That’s the slowest rate of rental price…
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It wasn’t so long ago Canadians were talking about mortgage costs and property prices as one of the nation’s most pressing concerns. Times move quickly, however. Now conversation has swung to the possible impact of tariffs from the United States, and our economic wellbeing (not to mention this year’s coming election and changes at the…
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Preparing your home for sale always takes a little time and a touch of elbow grease – after all, you don’t want your potential buyers to experience a cluttered and untidy home. The bathroom and kitchen are often the most time-consuming areas to clean before you open your doors to buyers. These are also the…
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We all know the property market warms up when spring and summer come around. And 2025 could be hotter than anyone anticipated. The Bank of Canada has reduced the interest rate for the sixth time since last April, and inflation remains low and stable at 1.8%. For many upsizers and first-time buyers, the question is…
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If you’re planning to sell your property in 2025, this is the perfect time to create a strategy that will ensure you will always have control of the situation and finish with a great selling experience. In real estate, it rarely pays to rush. And this is never more true than for owners who need…
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Buyers love storage. When they walk through a property, they’re always checking the cupboard spaces in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the bedroom closets. “Stowing stuff” is a consistent theme with today’s buyers. Sellers who fail to realise this often pay a penalty of failing to secure offers for their property. One great way to…
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