Why Stage Your Home Before Listing
Staging a home before listing it for sale is a critical step in the home-selling process. Not only does it help potential buyers envision themselves living in the space, but it also allows the home to show at its best, potentially leading to a quicker sale and a higher sale price. In this blog post, […]
Selling Your Home in the Winter
Selling your home in the winter may seem like less work than selling your home in the summer. From creating a warm, inviting space in your home, to clearing your driveway for potential viewers, to making sure any essential home renovation and repair is complete, we’ve compiled some ways to prepare your home in the winter […]
The Best Christmas Tree Farm in Hamilton, Ontario
Let us help you find the best Christmas tree farm in Hamilton! The holiday season is quickly approaching even though it still feels almost like summer. As soon as Halloween was over, we saw stores instantly transition to Christmas. Now that being said, we’re less than 2 months away from Christmas so it kind of […]
Hamilton – The Perfect Balance of Urban & Rural
Some call it Steeltown, others call it The Hammer and they are all fitting, but they don’t really capture how dynamic Hamilton really is! Producing steel and heavy manufacturing may be synonymous with the city; however, it has recently become somewhat of a hub for younger residents and creative professionals. Hamilton is youthful and vibrant, […]
HELOCs vs. Home Equity Loans vs. Remortgaging
Homeownership has many benefits, including the ability to use your property’s equity as a lending resource. Whether you need funding for a renovation or to consolidate debts, a mortgage holder can access home loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) through their property. There’s also the option to remortgage your home, which by breaking […]
Down Payment Planning & What You Need to Know
Putting together funds for a down payment often takes time and a solid strategy that goes beyond tucking away a few dollars each month. As a Canadian, we are fortunate to have access to a number of investment savings accounts that can optimize our savings towards home ownership. Putting together funds for a down payment […]
Inheriting a Home: What You Should Know
When a loved one passes, you may find yourself the inheritor of the property. Whether you intend to keep the home or sell it, the process of handling someone else’s real estate can feel like a huge responsibility, especially on top of the other emotions you’re processing. Right now, a lot of people are opting […]
First-Time Home Buyer Budgeting
As a first-time home buyer, there’s a good chance you already know that you’ll need to have a decent amount of cash saved up for a down payment on your new home. However, there are other costs associated with buying a home and stepping into the real estate market. It’s a good idea to know […]
6 Common DIY Mistakes
DIY projects seem to have taken over social media in the last year or so! It seems like no matter what the platform, TikTok, Instagram or Pinterest – there is an ever growing database of content for DIY projects. We are so lucky to have access to so many great resources where we are easily […]
6 Things to Know About the Offer Process
Buying a home is not as simple as it looks on HGTV. Navigating the sales process can be challenging for both buyers and sellers, often involving many steps and quick decisions. We all know the market is challenging for first-time home buyers right now. That being said, we are seeing a bit of a lull […]
