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]

On a hot summer day, nothing beats jumping into a refreshing swimming pool to cool off. It’s why so many homeowners dream of buying a home with a pool. But, aside from relaxing on a lounger or splashing around in the water with the kiddos, there are some things to consider about pool ownership when buying and selling a home. Let’s dive in (no pun intended), shall we?  Considerations for Sellers: If you plan to list your home once pool season is over, ensure that you have... [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]

Like most millennials, you’re in the stage of life where you are moving on from being a student and into your professional career. You may also feel weighed down by student loans and high costs of living, especially if you reside in the city. You might also be ready to purchase your own home in the near future.  Like every other generation of home buyers, you share the same concerns of saving for a down payment and securing a mortgage at a good interest rate. However, millennials... [read more]