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PREPPING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Photo by  Sidekix Media  on  Unsplash Maximize Curb Appeal Getting them through the front door starts at the curb. Manicure the lawn, trim the trees and shrubs. Pull weeds and plant some colorful flowers. Clear the walkways. Fix peeling paint and wind up that hose. Paint the address number on the curb. Make Repairs to Visible Blemishes Is there something that’s an eyesore, but an easy fix? If looking at it bothers you, it could bother a potential buyer and reduce the appeal of your home. Replace burnt out light bulbs, fix that loose door handle, make needed paint touch-ups. Make a Buyer’s Entrance Inviting Freshly paint the front door with a color that contrasts the house. Add a new welcome mat. Hang a fresh wreath on the door. Let the Light Shine In Removing heavy window coverings to let in the natural light we all crave. Add lamps to brighten up darker areas to add more cheer. Remove the Clutter This serves two purposes....

TORONTO REGIONAL REAL ESTATE BOARD's - MARKET WATCH - FOR DECEMBER 2019 & YEAR END Sales Representative - "I KNOW TORONTO" Published on Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins reported that December 2019 residential sales reported through TREB's MLS® System by Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® were up by 17.4 per cent year-over-year to 4,399.

SEVEN REASONS TO BUY A HOME Some people don't need a reason to buy a home, they just want it.  That can be enough justification by itself.  Other people need some solid logic before they're ready to make the commitment.  The following reasons might help you to make a decision. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ...among the most popular reasons given by homebuyers is that they want a place they can call their own and decorate and improve it the way they want.  It is a place to feel safe and secure and a place for their family.  They can share it with their friends and enjoy living in it. ( https://snip.ly/5ie06d ) GOOD INVESTMENT ...Homeowners have a 80 times greater net worth than renters.  By investing in a home that appreciates over time, it contributes to an increasing equity.  The high loan to value mortgages that are available combined with the low mortgage rates also contribute to the investment through leverage which has been described as "using other...

Buying A New Build AUGUST 28, 2019  | Buying a new build property usually entices a certain kind of home buyer. They have a vision of a dream home and nothing previously created will suffice. They want a custom design, not inherited. They want everything in their home to reflect their own personal taste; no memories of past residents carved into the walls. It will be new, shiny, and all theirs. If this sounds like you, here are some things you should know about buying a new build. Investigate The Developer’s Reputation Developers maintain their success by the quality of their work. If someone has had an awful experience with a certain developer, the word will quickly spread throughout the internet. It is important to be able to decipher when something is an isolated experience or if the developer’s behaviour is patterned. See if you can find out if your developer sells to investors. Some developers are able to sell as many units as possible to investors in...