Question: I am thinking about selling my home this spring and I know that there are a lot of real estate agents that offer complimentary market evaluations. Is this a good idea to get one for my home and is there any obligation if I do? Answer: A Complimentary Market Evaluation
OVERVIEW – Wonderful 3 bedroom Townhouse in Avonlea Village is perfect for first time buyers! Boasting an open concept living/dinning room, a big eat-in kitchen with a walk out to a fenced yard, a main floor powder room, a spacious second floor master with 4 piece and 2 generous bedroom on third level. Basement offers lots
Take your Winter Garden from Drab to Fab A garden is our little piece of paradise, a place to appreciate nature in its changing seasons, and winter is no exception. With a little planning you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air and exhilaration of your garden throughout every season. Create colour by incorporating
Many people wonder about the difference between a property appraisal and a home inspection and how each is used during the home buying process. An appraisal is a formal assessment of the value of a home or property. When you are seeking financing, the lender usually requires an appraisal to ascertain the value of the
Toronto Real Estate Board President Dianne Usher announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported strong year-over-year increases in TorontoMLS home sales and the average selling price in March 2014. Home ownership affordability, backstopped by low borrowing costs, continued to be a key factor underlying this growth. A total of 8,081 sales were reported in March
The City of Toronto has launched a new pilot program that provides low interest loans to homeowners who are interested in making their homes more energy efficient. The program is called HELP – Home Energy Loan Program. For many people, the high upfront costs of doing energy improvements, such as installing new windows or a
When you are thinking about selling your Etobicoke home, there are many aspects to consider before placing it on the real estate market. Besides understanding the current market value of homes in your area, determining the list price and a marketing strategy, I want you to seriously consider some degree of staging your home in
Q: My wife and I love our home (thanks to you for selling us such a good one!) we are now thinking about buying an investment property in Etobicoke but, don’t know the first thing about it. Can you give us some pointers on what to be on the lookout for and how to spot
photo credit: eyewashdesign: A. Golden Choosing the right furniture to suit your home and your lifestyle is important, a home’s furniture reflects its character and yours. Here are a few tips to help ensure your furniture is functional, comfortable and makes a statement about your personal style. Decide the overall look you’re aiming for. If
When selling your Etobicoke home one of your main priorities should be finding the right asking price. With my years of experience in Etobicoke real estate I can help determine the right asking price for your home so that it sells in a short amount of time at the best price; watch the above
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photo credit: Nebojsa Mladjenovic via photopin cc Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted! Let’s say we have found the right home and it is time to negotiate! Now we get to the fun stuff! My goal is to help you buy the right home at a price that is right for you. When we make