If you are planning on renovating your home, its always best to keep resale value in mind. Here are some of the top features home-buyers want. Open Concept Floor Plan. The majority of home buyers like a floor plan that flows seamlessly from one room to another.  Entertainers like to be able to chat with their guests while they are preparing food and drinks so a kitchen that is open to the family room is ideal. An open concept floor plan may not be a feature of an older home, however, it... [read more]

Condos are becoming more and more popular in the GTA and Golden Horseshoe areas. Ontario’s first condo was registered in Toronto in 1967 and now over half of Toronto’s population live in condos. Whether you are a first-time buyer struggling to get into the housing market or an empty nester who needs less room and wants less maintenance chores, a condo can be a viable alternative. If you are considering the purchase of a condo, you should be aware of what a condo is and how condo... [read more]

When is the best time to sell an investment property? Given the strength of the real estate market in the GT, GH and Golden Horseshoe areas, many investors have most likely thought about cashing out of their real estate investment. While the strength of the real estate market is an obvious reason to sell, real estate investors must also consider the situation with the current tenant before listing their investment property for sale. Many landlords don’t understand the legalities... [read more]

FOUR WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR WEALTH WITH REAL ESTATE 1. Pay down your Mortgage as quickly as possible 2. Renovate your Property Intelligently, with Renovations with positive return on investment (ROI) 3. Refinance your Principle Residence or Investment Property to Buy another Investment Property 4. Buy Properties in an Area Where Prices are Going Up (Capital Appreciation) [read more]

Before you put your house on the market, here are 10 quick fixes you can do to greatly improve your home's presentation and value. 1. Welcome Buyers to Your Home. Make your front door visible and accessible to buyers and if required, paint it. Clean the door handle and replace it if old and rusty.   Clear clutter from the walkway and yard, mow the lawn and prune your hedges. A couple of planters with colourful annuals will attract attention from the street. Fix broken... [read more]