What Move-Up Buyers Need to Know Before Making Their Next Move Buying and selling at the same time can feel overwhelming — especially in Etobicoke and the west end of Toronto, where pricing, timing, and buyer demand can vary dramatically from one neighbourhood to the next. For many move-up buyers, this transition represents more than
Real estate home inspection: Buyer beware Home defects: Even if problem is hidden, like a stain under the bed, you may fail if you sue. The answer is a careful inspection. Buyers must be very careful to check for minor defects in a home by themselves, as they may not be protected if they find
Many people think it is very easy to buy and sell a house on their own. It can be done but, the real estate industry has been around for 100 years for a reason. Here are 10 Great Reasons Why You Should Use a Realtor® Do you see the advantages in having a Realtor® represent your
Have you been perusing the Internet and looking for houses online? I’m sure by now you are eager to see the inside of some houses. The wonderful thing about the Internet is we can view many listings online before we even step out the door. But, how can you tell if the house online is
Home ownership in the Greater Toronto Area remains affordable and there are many people looking to purchase a home. In January, the number of homes listed for sale was down quite strongly compared to last year, which means that it was difficult for some buyers to find a home. Click on the video above to
Question: I have been driving around Etobicoke and the houses there are incredible! There seem to be many styles and neighbourhoods I am interested in, but, can you help me figure out if buying a house in Etobicoke is the right thing to do for my particular situation? Answer: If you have been thinking about home
Read on to find out about this woman’s $46,000 home buying mistake. Be sure to make sure that any requests to ensure things like a home’s oil tank is in good working order are in writing before you buy or sell a house. As part of a home sale, many buyers ask for repairs to
When we begin looking for a home, we often get wrapped up in the important details like style, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and square footage. But we don’t always consider the quality of life issues that may impact our ability to enjoy the home. Here are some other things you should keep in
The classic dilemma for many homeowners is whether to buy or sell first. There is no “right” answer. It depends on your specific circumstances. Most homeowners agree it is more prudent and less stressful if you sell your existing home before you buy a new one. You can often get top dollar for your home
Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 4,078 residential transactions through the TorontoMLS system in December 2013 – up by almost 14 per cent compared to 3,582 sales reported in December 2012. New listings entered into the TorontoMLS system were down by almost four per cent over the same period. Total sales for calendar year 2013, at
Did you know, the current real estate market dictates your position as a buyer or seller? It helps to know which type of market we are currently experiencing. Basically there are 3 types of market conditions: BUYERS MARKET In a buyer’s market there are usually a lot of buyers looking for homes due to many
So, on my October 14 blog post on thinking of making a move, we answered the 4 questions about your home search and know when you would like to buy your home, what your ideal price range is, style of home that would suit your needs and the ideal location you would like to live