Real Estate

https://youtube.com/shorts/j3DwVF3F4CY?feature=shareHello, my fabulous readers! Today, let's dive into a question that buyers often ask once we finish up the Home Inspection:"Can Buyers Request the Seller Make Repairs Before Closing on the Property?" Sometimes a Buyer feels lucky to have a Conditional Offer in hand and doesn't want to "rock the boat" by requesting repairs - or sometimes, Buyers feel like...

https://youtube.com/shorts/MRmZlXpzOBQ Hello, my fabulous readers! Today, let's dive into a question that many sellers often ponder:"Can I be present when a potential buyer is viewing my home?" I've had countless clients ask me this, and I totally get it. No one knows your home like you do, and who better to give the tour, right? Well, hold on just a moment, because there's a bit more to it than meets the...

https://youtube.com/shorts/l3zIno4Ehf8?si=VfDtyUPqfAaFGz-zRemember Mark Twain's famous quote? "Buy land, they're not making more of it!"Well that rings especially true for waterfront property.  I recently had the pleasure of assisting a pair of eager buyer clients in securing their dream property.  And we had to search off-market to find it! For those unfamiliar with the real estate world, the term...

https://youtu.be/giO-50kQB-U?si=HXByXqvfaUPwUi-m Are you thinking of moving out of Toronto?  Did you know nearly 100,000 people left Toronto in just one year?  That’s right, according to Statistics Canada data and the Financial Post, 78 per cent settled in other parts of the province.  If you’re one of those Toronto residents who are looking for Greener Pastures… literally… let's talk about...

If you're looking for an annual rental, then you know how competitive the market can be - especially in the Blue Mountain area where a lot of rentals are Seasonal, rather than annual. But, with a little preparation and negotiation, you can set yourself up for success when you do find that rental gem. Today, I want to share some tips on how to make your rental application stand out and how to negotiate a...

Let’s get right down to it and get real: it's an uncertain time in the real estate market.  Our economy is heading into a recession, by all accounts, and interest rates are climbing.  Lots of my buyer clients have expressed a desire to hit the pause button on their home search and just wait and see what happens with the market.  Today, I want to take a close look at the “Wait and See”...

The secret is out on Collingwood, and I’m here to give you a little insight on why Collingwood made the top 10 list of Canada's fastest-growing smaller urban centres, according to Statistics Canada latest census. The Secret Is OUT! Collingwood is the gateway for Toronto visitors to access Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Private Ski Clubs.  The ski hills, as well as the Grain Terminals are...

If you’re thinking of buying and living in beautiful Thornbury, you are in the right place.  I’m here to tell you a little more about this small Ontario town and why it may be the place you’ve been searching for… or why it may not be for you. Now, I’m a little biased here, as this is my hometown... Thornbury is located on the shore of Georgian Bay at the mouth of the Beaver River and...

So! You’re thinking of buying and living in Meaford, Ontario.  I’m going to give you a little introduction to this amazing small town on the coast of Georgian Bay and tell you why it might be the perfect place for you and your family… or why it might not be for you.LET'S TALK ABOUT MEAFORD!Located on the shore of Georgian Bay at the mouth of Big Head River, Meaford is the quintessential, classic red...

Have you heard that Springtime is the only time to sell your home?  The Real Estate Market historically picks up in the Spring months, but this doesn’t mean all other seasons are off limits.  Considering we live in a country with a ridiculously long winter season, and in a region - The Blue Mountains, Ontario - that is a Winter destination, I’m here to tell you a Winter Sale is your friend.Here in...