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Buying Rate Announcement: How the Bank of Canada’s Decision Affects You The Bank of Canada has announced its third consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the overnight rate target to 4.25%. This decision comes as inflation continues to moderate and economic growth shows signs of softening. Economic Context The Canadian economy grew by 2.1% in the second quarter, slightly stronger than anticipated. However, recent indicators suggest economic […]
Buying Your Moving Dilemma: To Hire Movers or Handle It Yourself? Moving to a new home is an exciting yet challenging experience. One of the most significant decisions to make is whether to hire professional movers or to handle the move yourself. This post will explore the benefits and drawbacks of hiring movers, along with tips for a seamless moving experience.   Pros of Hiring Professional […]
Selling 7 Primary Bedroom Staging Ideas As you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, the primary bedroom is […]
Selling Should You Fix It or Leave It? A Guide to Prepping Your Home for Sale When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements.   But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?   Say, for example, […]
House & Home Instant Home Improvement: Budget-Friendly Tips for a Fresh Look Are you looking to enhance the appeal of your home without breaking the bank? Whether you’re preparing to sell or just want to give your living space a fresh look, there are several easy and inexpensive updates you can make that will have a big impact. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the […]
Buying Does your Home Still Match your Lifestyle? When you purchased your current home, chances are it was a good match for your lifestyle. It had the space you needed, the features you wanted, and a location that worked for you.   But for most people, lifestyle and needs evolve through the years. Kids get older. Jobs or careers change. People take on […]
Elevate Your Home’s Appeal: Staging Tips for Every Room Whether you’re gearing up to sell or simply craving a fresh look, staging is your golden ticket to creating an atmosphere that captivates potential buyers or guests alike. From the welcoming embrace of the foyer to the serene oasis of the bedroom, every space plays a crucial role in shaping the overall impression of your […]
Setting Emotions Aside When Selling Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part with it for anything less. […]
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Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than stop, because they don’t […]
Selling What Buyers Want to See when They Walk into a Room When buyers view your property, they’re likely to visit each room and look around. Their imagination is turned on high. Often, within just a few moments in a space, they’ll form an impression — ideally, a positive one! So, how do you ensure each room shows well? Here’s what buyers want to see:   Space […]
Selling 3 Ways to Stand Out in the Spring Real Estate Market Springtime-the season of renewal, rejuvenation, and, of course, real estate frenzy! As the flowers bloom and the temperature rises, the housing market heats up, bringing with it a surge of buyers and sellers alike. But with so many properties vying for attention, how can you ensure that your home stands out from the crowd?   […]
Selling What To Do With Pets While Showing Your Home As a real estate agent, I know how important it is to create a welcoming and inviting environment for potential buyers when showing a home. However, when pets are involved, the situation can become more complicated. While pets are beloved members of many families, not all potential buyers feel the same way. In this blog […]
Buying The Psychology of Clutter There’s an interesting psychological characteristic of clutter. We tend to notice it more in other people’s homes than in our own. In fact, we may not even realize a room in our house feels cluttered and uncomfortable to visitors. This is because we become accustomed to our own clutter, and it becomes part of our […]
Selling Lighting Matters When Selling Your Home Remember the last time you were in a furniture store or other major home retailer? Remember the fully decorated displays of furniture, appliances and other products? Some of those may have even been organized as model rooms. What did most of those displays have in common? Chances are, they were well lit. In fact, in […]