Buying & Selling

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Questions to ask before you buy a home

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

After much speculation and trepidation about the new mortgage qualification rules that took effect in 2018, it appears that plenty of prospective homebuyers still intend to buy a home this year. We took to Facebook to ask our followers if they still plan... Read More

Staging Tricks to Make Your Condo Look Bigger and Boost Sale Price

House HQ, Buying & Selling, Selling Tips, Decor & More

As more and more condo towers rise across Canada, making your unit stand out in the market is more important than ever. Taking the time to understand how to best show off limited square footage can pay off. With these... Read More

move-up buyer concept with fish and fishbowl

3 strategies for the move-up buyer

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

Moving up to your "forever home" is exciting. When you bought your first place, chances are you were young, strapped for cash and prepared - if not warned - to make some concessions. The move-up buyer typically has some savings and home... Read More

How much will it cost to buy a home?

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

Buying a home is a big investment – likely the largest one you will ever make.

5 Tips to Turn Your Starter Home into a Luxury Haven

Selling Tips, Decor & More, Home Improvement, First Time Buyers

Every buyer is looking for their own little slice of high-end heaven, and these improvements can help your home be just that. Each one of these tips will add a touch of luxury on a starter home budget. If you want... Read More

5 Renovation Ideas to Boost Condo Selling Price

Selling Tips, Home Improvement

Renovations have the power to pump up selling price, but do your research before reaching for the sledgehammer. Buyers want updated features and finishes without the hassle and costs of having to do it themselves. However, you don’t want your... Read More

People jumping in lake at recreational property

Buying a recreational property? Read this before you dive in

Buying & Selling, Buying Tips

Enjoying access to a recreational property is quite possibly the ultimate Canadian dream. According to a recent survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX, one-quarter of Canadians would consider purchasing a cottage or cabin in the future. If you're among them,... Read More

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

House hunting is an exciting experience. Open house-ing has become a hobby for avid real estate watchers and nosey neighbours. To the serious buyers out there, an open house represents a potential investment and a place to plant roots. But before you... Read More