Home safety issues are never far away during the Holiday season. Fire departments respond to more emergencies at this time of year than at any other. Usually, it’s for chimney fires or candles that have tipped over unnoticed. Occasionally, folks might overload their electricity supply. Given modern-day Holiday decor, there can be wires for fairy…
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The Holidays are upon us, and while you’re busy decking the halls, don’t forget that it’s also a fantastic opportunity to impress potential buyers if you’ve put your home on the market. Winter is not usually a boomtime for selling your home, of course. However, the recent cuts in mortgage costs and pent-up demand for…
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The Holidays often herald a time of reflection and a desire for new beginnings. If you’re considering downsizing, this is the perfect time of year to take a pause and consider your options for how you want to live the rest of your life. If you’re in your 50s or older, or you’ve become empty-nesters…
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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s time to prepare your home for the challenges of the colder months. Just like we bundle up in warm coats and hats, our homes need extra care to withstand winter’s chill. From a real estate perspective, proactive maintenance not only prevents costly repairs but…
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Imagine a home that anticipates your needs, adjusts to your preferences, and enhances your everyday life. From voice-activated assistants to intelligent security systems, smart technology in homes is becoming more intuitive and efficient than ever before. Technology impresses today’s buyers. They’re putting a premium on properties that have smart-home devices installed, as well as cutting…
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When it comes to home maintenance, owners tend to overrate their DIY skills, producing work that either doesn’t add value to their property or damages it. If buyers recognise poor work they will often seek a discount to pay for remediation or consider another property with no such issues. These home improvement tips will help…
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Landlords’ dream run of incremental rental increases appears to have taken a sudden turn, with average rents declining for the first time in three years, according to a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Our most expensive cities – Toronto and Vancouver – appear to have suffered the steepest declines. For investors, this may be a…
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The idea of selling your home in winter shouldn’t give you the chills. Many factors play to your advantage when you put your property on the market at this time of year. As an experienced agency, we know you’ll enjoy less competition from rival sellers seeking to win buyers’ attention during the winter months. Why…
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The real estate scene is on the move thanks to falling interest rates and reduced mortgage costs. Transactions were 7.7% higher in October than for the corresponding period last year, according to the latest Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) figures. The result suggests we can put aside any doubts that homebuyers would not respond to…
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The desire for a simpler life drives many folks to embrace the concept of downsizing in their later years. Selling a larger home for a smaller space can offer numerous benefits, including financial freedom and fewer home maintenance tasks. Many couples will downsize when their children have left the family home. Rattling around in a…
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