January 2019

Why It Makes No Sense to Wait for Spring to Sell

Posted on Jan 28, 2019


The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by the theory of ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that item is limited, the price of that item increases.

The supply of homes for sale typically increases every spring. Putting your home on the market now, rather than waiting for i...

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HVAC Safety And Maintenance During Our Snowy Months

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

During the snowy months, its sometimes hard to keep up with all the maintenance on our homes to ensure that we stay safe and warm. 

Listen to this quick video on HVAC maintenance because this is something that you do not want to stop working in the middle of winter!!!

In a nutshell, check the HVAC pipes, ie furnace and hot water pipes that run out of...

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How to get Your Garage in Order

Posted on Jan 24, 2019


If you’re like most people, your garage could use a little TLC. This area of the home is often a catch-all for everything. It not only houses your cars, but it also is home for a plethora of items you use often or may not use at all but can’t seem to part with. At any rate, if this scenario sounds familiar, the following information can help you ge...

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6 Pieces of "Friendly" Real Estate Advice You Should Never Take

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

Consider the relationship you have with said adviser. If it is someone you look up to, respect, or trust, their word can carry more weight than the foundation of the home you want to buy soon. 

Imagine finding your dream home only to have your parents or a mentor tell you “that house won’t be worth a penny in five years” or “if I were you I would con...

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Winter Safety

Posted on Jan 22, 2019


Don't forget about winter safety, especially when it comes to walking on icy surfaces. To reduce potentially slippery hazards, use organic kitty litter as an alternative to salt.

Since salt can wash into your flower beds and sterilize the soil, non-chemical kitty litter will provide traction without being hazardous to nearby plants. Look for kitty l...

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A Snowy Morning At The Movies

Posted on Jan 22, 2019


We just hosted our first client appreciation event, last Saturday, at the Cineplex on Burloak.  We had just over 400 people brave the snow storm and join us for a fun filled morning of candy, popcorn, raffle prizes, Mary Poppins Returns and Aquaman.
 
The kids especially enjoyed themselves as they had the run of a closed movie theatre in which to burn...

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