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]

After what likely took months of searching for your dream home and finally submitting a winning offer, the countdown to closing brings so much excitement and promise. Unfortunately, though, it can also be a time clouded with the concern of unwanted surprises, like property damage between your offer acceptance date and closing. Thankfully, there are balances and checks that you and your realtor can put into place to protect you in this situation and to ensure a great experience on moving... [read more]

One of the features that draws buyers to Mississauga is the city’s wide availability and inventory of stunning condo buildings. From the world-renowned Marilyn Monroe towers to Ovation at City Centre and the rapidly expanding Parkside Village community, there is literally a condominium to suit every lifestyle and buyer in the area. But with so many suites and units to choose from, sellers have to work extra hard at marketing their listing to garner interest and offers. Partnering with... [read more]

As soon as the snow starts to fly and the cold descends upon Southern Ontario, many homeowners go into hibernation mode. And while winter may seem like an inconvenient time to renovate a house, it’s actually a great season to swing the hammer, load up the paintbrush or call in a contractor.  Need some motivation to get you off the couch? This list offers six renovation projects or upgrades that will have your spaces spruced up by the spring or summer, while also increasing your... [read more]

There are various types of real estate fraud to be aware of in Canada, but one issue that is particularly concerning for senior homeowners is title fraud. Title fraud happens when someone illegally assumes the identity of an individual homeowner and then uses that false identity to pose as the homeowner. From there, the impostor can assume title on the home, sell the property or even obtain a mortgage in the homeowner’s name.  Scenarios like these are truly troublesome and shine a... [read more]