Deciding to sell your home can be a tough, and often times, emotional decision.  You may be pressured by financial constraints - or upsizing, or downsizing as children leave.  Many factors contribute to your homes value but main three are:  location, current market conditions, and the condition of you home.  Of these three, you have control over only one - the condition of your home.  The location is what it is, and market forces are always changing and beyond your... [read more]

TRENDS Decibel Hell: The Ear-Splitting Things That Will Disturb Your Home's Value By Yuqing Pan | Jan 19, 2017         the_guitar_mann/iStock There’s sublime noise—Beethoven’s Seventh, a baby’s first words, the opening chords to “A Hard Day’s Night”—and then there’s terrible noise. The blaring of fire engine sirens. The roar... [read more]

For buyers: Dealing with competing offers In certain market conditions, consumers may find that more than one buyer is interested in a property. This is a competing offer situation and creates unique conditions in a real estate transaction. Both sellers and buyers need to consider how to respond when presented with a competing offer situation. Working closely with your real estate broker or salesperson will ensure that you understand the process. In Ontario, the seller’s real estate... [read more]