Confessions of a serial mover…. I’ve packed too much too many times in the past years We down-size, up-size, and right-size. We move for love, for work, for falling out of love.  We move to play, for desire for a simpler life. In my case I’ve moved for family, adventure, and for falling in and out of love. I’ve moved about 10 times in my adult life.  Some shorter stays than others. I’ve lived in an apartment, a condo, a townhouse, and a... [read more]

When you first think about preparing your house for sale you think of the obvious.  What needs fixing, de-cluttering.  How about fresh paint? That’s all part of getting your property ready for buyers.   But there’s another type of preparation that you also need to do. And, the sooner you do it, the less stressful your move will be. Yes, it's the dreaded paperwork! Here’s what to gather: Property documents such as deeds, easements,... [read more]

Housing Report Mississauga August 2022 Mississauga Real Estate Board MLS® home sales up slightly month over month The number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the Mississauga Real Estate Board totaled 487 units in August 2022. This was a substantial reduction of 40.5% from August 2021. Home sales were 35% below the five-year average and 38.4% below the 10-year average for the month of August. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 5,302... [read more]

What's going on in the GTA market? Here are the latest market stats for December 2022. ⁣ ⁣ Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reports: "The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a marked adjustment in 2022 compared to record levels in 2021. Existing affordability issues brought about by a lack of housing supply were exacerbated by sustained interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada.⁣ ⁣ The average selling price for 2022 was $1,189,850 3 up 8.6 per cent... [read more]

Otherwise known as “Showing your Home on Short Notice “! Do those words strike fear into you?  It’s like having unexpected company show up at your door and the house is a mess, right?  Well, not exactly.  Because once the sign goes up on your lawn you need to be prepared to have potential buyers come through at a moment’s notice. Selling your home can be a thrilling journey, filled with anticipation and excitement about what lies ahead. However,... [read more]