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]

Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. Is your kitchen up to date or is a kitchen renovation project something you would consider before putting your home on the market? What does the Appraisal Institute say? A recent report from the Appraisal Institute of Canada state that the top five renovations that provide the highest return on investment are the following: Kitchen – renovation or update with quality of materials and workmanship consistent with the... [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]

Oakville, ON, September 9, 2022 – According to figures released September 9 by The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB), the number of all property sales reported by OMDREB REALTORS® decreased 16.6 percent for Single Family homes and 25.2 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes compared to August 2021. The Median Sales Price decreased 9.4 percent to $1,250,000 for Single Family homes and 4.3 percent to $785,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. The total number... [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]