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,...
9. Shopping before getting pre-approved for a mortgage: Many first-time homebuyers decide they’re ready to take the leap, and start touring open houses “just to see what’s out there.” While getting a feel for the market is certainly a good idea, you risk falling in love with a home...
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Whether you are a new homeowner, or are celebrating another holiday season in your well-loved home, your living spaces can be integral in making memories with family and friends. Time to put some holiday music on, gather up the kids and...
October 2018 stats have just been released by the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors. Comparing October 2018 to October 2017, we have seen an increase in the number of new listings (Market Activity) as well as Sales. We saw the sales rebound compared to last month, which is typical,...
The time of year has arrived where face paint flies off the shelves and spooky DIY projects are well underway. From ghosts, goblins and witches to the latest pop-culture heroes and villains, this is the time of year where creativity hits an all time high as people far and...
The current trend of designing your home with grays, gray-ishes and now greiges (a gray-beige mix) may make it more difficult to be inspired to add a pop of color to your living space. RE/MAX recommends that you start small with an out-of-the-way, made-for-colour room like a kid’s bedroom...
Now that we are well into October, the countdown continues as people wait in anticipation for the creepiest night of the year: Halloween. Want to give people the chills as they wander past your house on All Hallow’s Eve? Here are a few decor tips. Outdoors: Tombstones: Give guests...