5 “Emergencies” That Are Actually Normal When Selling Your Home

If there’s a mantra every first-time seller should memorize, it’s this: Expect the unexpected. While your realtor is going to educate you about the process of selling your home and share their thoughts about how the sale could go based on what’s going on in your market right now, no two sales are exactly alike. That’s because there is any …

What Is A Mortgage Deposit?

Only Half of Canadians Know! Many Canadians have a good understanding of financial services terms. A recent Angus Reid survey revealed that 51 percent of respondents were confident they knew what a mortgage deposit was, with 48 percent admitting they were “not very confident” or “not at all confident” they understood the term. It’s easy to see why there’s some …

Is Your Real Estate Agent Going the Extra Mile?

Doing the bare minimum simply isn’t enough anymore. Make sure your real estate agent does these 11 things to market your home.Download the Checklist Why Marketing Matters Smart marketing sells homes, and these statistics are just a few examples of why we place so much importance on the strategy we use to sell your home. ✅ 44% of home buyers …

How Proximity Affects Your Home Value

Location, location, location.  You’ve definitely heard how important this is in real estate — and that’s because it’s true! Location is a crucial factor when it comes to the value of your home. Not only does what part of town you are in matter, but what is physically near you can actually help or hinder your property value. We put …

Family Day Winter Fun

Celebrate Family Day with one of the many activities and events happening this weekend in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Hamilton. Happy Family Day!!! Family Day Weekend at Mountsberg February 15 – 17, 2020 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pmMountsberg Conservation Area | 2259 Milburough Line|CampbellvilleCelebrate winter at Mountsberg with a weekend full of fun, family-oriented winter activities including Wagon Rides, …

“Our experience was amazing!”

Our experience with Leo as our representative during the process of purchasing our home was amazing! Leo was patient and accommodating. He listened carefully to our needs and was responsive by coordinating showings that fit our needs. Leo was always prepared and punctual, answered our questions in a timely manner. Further to this, Leo clearly understood that the process we …

Winter Driving

Canadian winters are infamous for their frigid temperatures, abundant snowfall and poor driving conditions. Prepare yourself for the road ahead with these helpful driving tips. Before heading out Don’t leave your driveway before knowing what lies ahead. Keep these tips in mind before you get behind the wheel: Weather Tune into your local radio station for weather reports and road …

Family Sunday Open Studio

Every Sunday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmArt Gallery of Burlington | 1333 Lakeshore Road | Burlington Bring family and friends to AGB’s FREE drop-in art studio in the GWD Foundation for Kids’ Creative Hub. Our facilitators offer ideas as sources of inspiration to encourage visitors to engage with art and craft making. Children must be accompanied by parents or adult caregivers.  Theme: Community “We …

Home Staging 101

Have you ever watched HGTV and wondered how every home always looks perfectly put together? The answer to this is staging.  Home staging goes beyond just cleaning and decorating your home. Staging is adding decor, arranging furniture, and prepping your home to look perfect for listing photos, listing appointments, and open houses. When a home is staged, potential buyers see …

Pros & Cons of Listing Your Home in the Winter

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to sell? Despite homes being covered in snow and icy roads galore, winter is a great time to sell your home! Or is it? Just like with any season, there are pros and cons to selling your home. If you’ve been contemplating whether you should list your home now or wait until …