Your Simplified Guide to Rules and Best Practices Selling your home in Simcoe County? With the housing market slowing in response to rising interest rates, you might be wondering whether bidding wars are still a "thing". In some hot markets, you might still see multiple offers while housing supply is low. Desirable properties could find themselves in situations where interest remains high on...

Your Guide to Getting Organized Are you moving and dreading the thought of packing? Does the thought of spending weeks unpacking send shivers down your spine? In this blog, I'm going to talk about how to declutter as you pack. Making unpacking at the new house a breeze! It's time to organize your packing so it can easily be put away when you move.  Plan your moving boxes so they are ready to...

Benefits of Blue Paint: The World's Favourite Colour Re-decorating and not sure what colour palette to go with? Colour can be the single most important element in decorating a room. It has a significant impact on our emotions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The most effective colour schemes use 2 or 3 colours.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Today's feature...

6 Tips to Enhance Your Curb Appeal and Welcome Buyers Potential buyers begin forming an opinion of your home before they've even set foot in the door.  Be sure to make the best first impression from the moment they pull up. Here's how...Remove all recycle and garbage bins from the driveway or entryway.  If possible, store them in a garage, side of the home, or enclosed space so they are fully out of...

Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 Key Updates to the Residential Tenancies Act. The global pandemic has brought with it unprecedented events and challenges to the real estate market. As homeowners scrambled to pay their mortgages in the face of economic uncertainty, renters too faced challenges with paying rent. On the same token, Landlords were left uneasy about...

Are you looking for something a little out of the box to check out and not sure where to go?Mississauga has it's very own Cirque Centre!Cirque it-Work-it is run by three amazing sisters that have a passion for performing, and want to share it with the world.  Not Your Average Dance School This incredible school goes outside the boundaries of the typical ballet and gymnastics. Welcome to Cirque-it...

Thinking of purchasing a condo and not sure whether to buy re-sale vs. Pre-Construction? In this Blog, I'm going to give you the top things you need to know so you can decide whether pre-construction is right for you!This article will help you understand exactly how they are different. Key Differences Between Re-Sale vs. Pre-Construction. Re-SaleUnits are available right away.  You get to see...

A Step by Step Guide to Buying Real Estate Are you thinking about buying a house but not sure where to start? In this Blog, I give you my expert advice on how to get started.  So you can stop stressing and get on the path to homeownership!Keep reading for everything you need to know about buying your first home! My Top 10 Things to Know About Buying a House #1 - FIND A MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL AND...

And How they Affect Home Owners Your Guide to Understanding the Changes You may have heard the Government is changing the mortgage stress test, making it easier for borrowers to qualify for a loan (in 2020). Under the previous ("old") rules, home buyers with a down payment of less than 20% were subject to a stress test that determines whether they can afford their principal + interest payments...

What you Really Need to Know Thinking about buying or selling but not sure if you REALLY need a realtor?  In this Blog, I give you expert advice on why hiring a realtor can be to your advantage when buying or selling real estate. Many people don’t realize just how important it is to hire their own Realtor when searching for a home.  Many think it’s a great idea to go directly to the...