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Bidding war 101 (and why high bids might be a losing strategy)

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

It's easy to get caught up in a bidding war, especially when you find your dream home. While sellers can only hope that they'll list and a bidding war ensues, homebuyers should tread carefully when this situation arises. Remember that just because one... Read More

5 Paint Colours Buyers Want to See — and Might Pay More For

Selling Tips, Home Improvement, Maintenance & Repair, Curb Appeal

Colour theory isn’t a new science. Certain colours illicit an emotional reaction, be it good or bad. Choosing the right paint colours to refresh your home before putting it on the market is an important step. With this list in... Read More

Open house etiquette

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips

We all know that there are rules when you're a guest in someone's home. Remove your shoes, stay out of the medicine cabinet, and leave the home in the condition that you found it. Some of these are common courtesies,... Read More

Reasons to Consider Selling Your Home This Spring

Buying & Selling, Selling Tips

Whether it’s the budding blossoms, the longer days or the promise of less insulated clothing, spring brings an undeniable sense of hope. This uplifting feeling also flows into the real-estate market — when the sun is out, the buyers are... Read More

This is where you should buy real estate in Canada

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, News

"Location, location, location" is the mantra of smart homebuyers and successful real estate investors alike, and with good reason. Location is the one thing you can't change about your home, and it affects virtually every other aspect of your life.... Read More

Smart ways to spend your income tax refund

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips, Resource Guides and How-To’s, First Time Buyers

You've filed your taxes (or you're planning to very soon) and you're expecting an income tax refund. To some, this perceived windfall is a sign to go on a spending binge. According to Canada Revenue Agency, the average income tax... Read More

Benefits of Listing Your Home in the Spring

Buying & Selling, Selling Tips

Just as vernal warm weather blankets Canadian communities, home buyers and sellers gear up for the busiest real estate season of the year. But what are the benefits of listing your home in the spring? We reached out to our…

7 Spring Repairs You Need to Make Before Listing Your Home

House HQ, Buying & Selling, Selling Tips, Home Improvement, Maintenance & Repair

As the snow begins to melt and the sun shines brighter, the time for new beginnings — and new listings — is upon us. Make sure your home is in tiptop shape with these value-added spring repairs if you’re planning to put... Read More

Renovate vs Buy a Newer Home

Buying Tips, Home Improvement, Maintenance & Repair

Deciding whether to buy a newer home or stay put and invest in renovations is one of the hardest choices to make. There are a number of questions to ask yourself that will help make the choice a little clearer.... Read More

Common Concerns of Luxury Home Buyers and Sellers

Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Every day, RE/MAX Sales Associates across Canada work with homebuyers who are searching for their luxury dream home, and sellers who are seek to transition into the next chapter of their lives. We reached our to our RE/MAX Influencers — a... Read More