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Inspect your House & Property

It is advisable to do a thorough visual inspection of your home’s exterior, as well as any fences, sheds and other secondary buildings on your property, at least once or twice a year. Now, more than ever, extreme and unexpected weather events happen with greater severity and less predictable outcomes.So, ...

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What Buyers Want to See when They Walk into a Room

When buyers view your property, they’re likely to visit each room and look around. Their imagination is turned on high. Often, within just a few moments in a space, they’ll form an impression — ideally, a positive one! So, how do you ensure each room shows well? Here’s what buyers want ...

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Should You Get a Major Improvement Done before Selling?

There’s no doubt about it. The more “move in” ready your property is, the more attractive it will be to buyers. There is always an advantage when buyers can imagine living in the home without having to make any major repairs or improvements — at least for the short term. But, ...

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Scams Are on the Rise

The more consumers increase their use of online shopping using a variety of sites and payment methods, the more susceptible they become to fraud, including false threats or enticements from scammers posing as retail, bank and credit card companies. With personal profiles being shared more frequently, it stands to reason that ...

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Top Ten Regrets from New Home Buyers – Builder Magazine

Builder Magazine published an article titled, "Top Ten Regrets from New Home Buyers".  After finding their dream home, new home owners found certain things they wish they could change.  1. Laundry Room A common critique on the laundry room is that it needs to be conveniently located on the same level with ...

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Home Renovations Do’s and Don’ts with Return on Investment

In a fair and balanced world, home renovations would at the very least have a dollar to dollar return. If you spend $10,000, your home's value should reflect an increase value by $10,000. Many times, that is not the case; however, renovations can help a home sell faster at a ...

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