Real Estate

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...

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...

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...

Your Guide to a Tidier Home Are you ready to start decluttering but not sure where to start?In this blog, I give you expert advice on how to kickstart your spring cleaning and set yourself up for success! Tidy up and Find What Sparks Joy According to the KonMari Method. With Spring cleaning on the forefront, this blog is all about tidying from a "KonMari" point of view.  If you haven't read The...

Expert Tips for Attracting Buyers Are you thinking of listing your home but not sure how to get your house ready?  In this blog, I reveal expert tips on getting your house prepped for sale.You've decided to sell your home but feeling overwhelmed at the number of tasks needed before going on the market. Wondering where to start?  I'll walk you through each step, which begins during your initial...