28th Annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive
Posted on Nov 18, 2022
The 28th REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive is here! For years this wonderful annual event has collected clothing for those in need
This year, from November 14-21, we’ll coordinate the collection and distribution of blankets, warm winter clothing, new socks and underwear, and other items needed by local charities that support the most vulnerable residents...
Kitchen Improvements for under $100
Posted on Oct 20, 2022
Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family?
Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But, there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the kitchen. Here are a few ideas:
- Do you have old cabinets? You...
The Importance of Depersonalizing Your Home
Posted on Aug 17, 2022
When a buyer views your home for sale, they want to visualize themselves living there. They want to imagine cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the living room, and enjoying get-togethers with family and friends.However, when they see a baseball trophy on the mantle with your name on it, that visualization crumbles. That’s why it’s smart to deperso...
Is There a Best Season to Sell?
Posted on Jul 15, 2022
It's interesting to note how many things have their "season". Hockey in the winter. Vacation in the summer. Gardening in the spring. Even retirement reportedly occurs more often in the fall than any other time of year.
To some extent, even real estate seems to have a season. The spring is traditionally an active time for home sales. But, does that m...
A Changing Market
Posted on Jun 09, 2022
Just like the weather these days, our local real estate market is keeping us guessing.
With interest rates on the rise and further government legislation under consideration, it's fair to say that the market on a whole is in transition. Therefore, buyers and sellers are having to adjust to the new landscape.
When there are signs of a market change it...
Determining the Future of a Neighbourhood
Posted on May 03, 2022
Imagine you have a crystal ball that enables you to see what a neighbourhood will be like in five years. Wouldn't that be handy? You'd be able to get a glimpse of the area's future before deciding to move there.
Unfortunately, that crystal ball hasn’t been invented yet. But, you can still predict the future of a neighbourhood with a fairly high degr...