Tag Archive: real estate

Rentals are Not a Joke!

It often surprises me how lightly some of the home owners and also some of my colleges treat rentals. I might be wrong, but I treat rentals just as seriously as I treat sales. I will not offer to do open houses or print super expensive brochures, but the rest ...

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Shopping for the Right Neighbourhood

When most people shop for a new home, they think about the kind of house they want: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, trees in the backyard. But it also makes sense to shop for the right neighbourhood. Think about it. In what type of area would you most like to live? ...

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Stay or move? How to decide

Do you sometimes review the real estate ads in your local paper? Do you drive by an open house sign and feel the urge to stop and check it out? Those are common indications that, at least on some level, you’re thinking about the possibility of making a move. But ...

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Understanding Market Value

If you were going to sell your car, what would you do? Well, you would probably check to find out how similar vehicles to yours are priced. Then you would set your advertised price within that range. What you would be doing, perhaps without knowing it, is determining the “market ...

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Help Buyers Understand The Area

There’s a famous saying in the real estate business: “Location, location, location”. It simply means that where your home is located — the neighbourhood — is just as important to potential buyers as the features of the property itself. Sellers often make the mistake of creating a long list of ...

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5 Things Home Buyers Don’t Want To See

When preparing a property for sale, homeowners often focus on the things that will impress buyers, such as clean and uncluttered spaces, well lit rooms, staged furniture designed to maximize appeal, and so forth. But it’s equally important to pay attention to those things you don’t want buyers to see… ...

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Getting A Handle On The Home Selling Process

You probably know there’s more to selling a home than putting up a FOR SALE sign. But if you don’t understand the process in detail, you might feel intimidated and stressed when it comes time to put your property on the market. Fortunately, the home selling process isn’t that difficult ...

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What is Your Priority – Time or Money?

There are people who will spend any time to save a bit of money and there are people who will spend any money to save a bit of time. Who are you? Our life is just too short to become a professional in everything. You could be OK in many ...

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Homes Sold in Princess Rosethorn in the Past Twelve Month

Princess Rosethorn is a community in Western Toronto consisting of three neighborhoods – Islington Heights, Princess Ann Manor Gardens and Thorncrest Village. Very popular and demanded area due to a number of factors, including excellent schools, proximity to highways, parks, shopping.   In a past 365 days, Princess Rosethorn welcomed ...

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Does Location Really Matter?

You find a beautiful home available on the market, but you’re not so sure about the location. Does it really matter all that much? Yes, it does. That’s why you’ll often hear REALTORS® say, “Location, location, location.” The location of a home you’re considering buying will affect you in two ...

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