If you’re looking to sell your home, chances are you’ll want to be represented by a realtor – but you don’t just want to work with any realtor. Instead, you want to take the time to ask family and friends for referrals and interview many real estate agents to find an experienced professional to list, market and negotiate your biggest investment. When meeting with a realtor, here are seven questions that you can ask to help you determine if they are the right fit for... [read more]

Perhaps you are a first-time home buyer, or maybe you are looking to sell your current house to move into something better suited for your family. Either way, the spring real estate market is gearing up and you need to be ready. This is an exciting time of year in the industry for everyone buying and selling homes. But, it can also be chaotic and fast-moving, so here are some tips to get you fully prepared.  Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage  You will want to start off by setting up... [read more]

While the weather is slow to warm up in Southern Ontario, the spring real estate market is certainly making up for it. As you drive around Mississauga’s neighbourhoods, like Clarkson, Port Credit, Erin Mills, and Streetsville, FOR SALE signs are popping up with SOLD signs soon to follow. Buyers are looking to get a head start on their real estate buying and sellers are eager to stage, list, and accept a firm deal. It’s going to be a great spring market – no doubts about... [read more]

Making the huge decision to sell your home is never easy, even if it’s the practical choice that you know is right. There are market conditions to consider, fiscal situations to factor, basic needs to assess, as well as the big question of, “Where to next?” You need to be sure that you are ready in every sense of the word – financially, mentally, emotionally and physically.  Here are five indicators that I commonly see in my role as a real estate sales... [read more]

We’ve all heard the saying before, “Location, location, location.” And, when it comes to buying a home, location is everything – not only for investment purposes, but for the overall enjoyment of your lifestyle.  But, whatever location works best for you will differ from someone else. It’s a very personal decision that should fit your needs, your family and your budget. Heavy research and consideration is recommended because you can change nearly everything... [read more]