February 2019 stats have just been released by the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors. Compared to February 2018, we have seen a pretty significant increase in the number of New Listings (Market Activity), but we saw the same amount of Sales. The sellers market is still very strong, with...
Twenty-six per cent of single Canadians are considering purchasing a home on their own, with Atlantic Canada leading the pack at 34 per cent Fifty-two per cent of single Canadians said economic uncertainty and expensive home prices are the biggest factors impacting their decision not to purchase a home...
Planning to buy a home? Sell a home? Perhaps you’re looking for the latest and greatest products to deck your home out in true style. Maybe you need some ideas and inspiration. There are lots of great reasons to visit a Home Show. Here are 10. We all know...
Financing your home is probably one of the least fun aspects of home ownership. Nevertheless, it’s essential. And when it comes to a reverse mortgage, things get a little more interesting. With a reverse mortgage, you can take advantage of the value of your home without selling it. Sounds...
January 2019 stats have just been released by the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors. Compared to January 2018, we have seen a pretty significant increase in the number of New Listings (Market Activity), as well as the number of Sales. Its great to see more listings, which might have...
Curious to see how the average sales (units) and average sales prices have changed over the years? This document covers 1967 to 2018. (*NOTE: Due to changes in the WECAR market area over time, caution should be exercised when undertaking historic comparisons. Historic sale and price data are subject...
Before you put your house on the market, it’s part of my job to offer guidance on improving your home’s presentation. I can tell you what buyers expect in your particular market and at your home’s price point. The following 10 steps are a way to get a good head...
The final round of stats for 2018 have just been released by the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors. Comparing December 2018 to December 2017, we saw an increase of 9.32% in the number of new listings (Market Activity) and a 8.01% drop in Sales. While you might think 8-9%...
Un-decorating after the holidays may not be as fun as decking the halls, but it really is time to take your holiday lights down. Here are a few space-saving ideas as you pack it all up. Rethink egg cartons…With all the holiday baking, you’re bound to have a bunch...
As the days grow chillier, rodents have even more reason to try to move into your home. They don’t just gnaw holes into walls and floors and destroy wiring, they can also bring in germs and disease. Follow these tips to help keep them out. 1. Prevention is the...
Windsor is a seller’s market, which is likely to continue into 2019 due to the region’s strong economy and low unemployment rates. Many buyers from Vancouver and Toronto are looking at Windsor as a good investment opportunity due to its affordability and liveability. Retirees and first-time homebuyers continue to...
November 2018 stats have just been released by the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors. Comparing November 2018 to November 2017, we saw a slight decrease in the number of new listings (Market Activity) as well as Sales. We saw the numbers decline compared to last month, which is typical,...