In some regions across Canada, the real estate market has been steadily heating up. In these areas, real estate agents have more buyers than sellers, and multiple offer situations are becoming commonplace. It's called a seller's market, and it can be perilous for a buyer. The most common hazard for a buyer in a sellers market is to be in a multiple offer situation and get caught in a bidding war. With each round of counter offers, the price gets higher and the buyer has to decide between the possibility of overpayi... read more

Installing new hardwood floors or gutting an older kitchen to install new cabinets and counters can dramatically alter the appearance of a home. However, these projects can also be expensive and involve many hours of labour along with the associated dust, noise and household disruption. Extensive upgrades can help garner top dollar, but, in other cases, cosmetic changes are sufficient to attract a buyer. Consider these simple, effective upgrades and ‘refreshes’ before investing thousands in home renovat... read more

Deciding what price tag to put on your home is never easy. Price is often the determining factor for potential buyers. Location, layout and amenities are important but in the end most of us have to look at the bottom line. Many sellers like to think they can start with the price they originally paid, add a healthy mark-up and wait for the offers to roll in. A lot of those sellers will have to adjust their price once their home is on the market. Try to put aside your subjectivityThe cherished memories you may hold o... read more

Are you wondering what you can do to sell your home quickly without spending a lot of money in home renovations? All you may need is some practical advice on how to showcase your home to attract potential buyers. A buyer makes a decision whether or not they want to buy your home within 5 seconds of walking in the front door. The idea behind home staging is to prepare your home to appeal to the widest audience of viewers. Like a display suite, your house should encourage buyers to visualize living there. If your hom... read more

Here are several points to consider when looking for a professional/reliable Realtor: • Obtain recommendations from friends and business associates;• Check the reputation of the brokerage firm;• Go to several open houses and build a rapport with the agents, then choose the one you think is best for your needs;• Look for an agent who is familiar with the area you want to live in;• Review ads in your local newspaper;• Note the "For Sale" signs and jot down the key information as you driv... read more