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Foyer a welcome invitation
February 1, 2024
No doubt about it: first impressions count. And when it comes to your home, the foyer is the area that first strikes the eye.
"The foyer should be a beautiful hors d'oeuvre," said Francoise Chanteau, owner of Montreal's Lakeshore Decor. "Very appetizing, and make you and your guests want to feast the eyes on the rest of the house."
It's also ...
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Sellers need solid game plan
January 13, 2024
It may be too late to make that list for Santa, but if you're considering moving anytime soon, start with a list, says the author of a new book on how to prepare your home for sale.
Alex Newman, author of Hot Property: Easy Home Staging to Sell Your House For More Money in Any Market, says to not only make a list, but to check it twice.
"The ...
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Why Use a REALTOR®?
January 10, 2024
All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® ...
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WHAT DO YOU OFFER?
January 7, 2024
For some people, haggling over price is a game. But most of us feel a little squeamish about it, although we do like a good bargain. When you're buying a house, there is a certain amount of negotiation that takes place and the final price is a part of that negotiation.
When you and your agent find a home that seems to fit all your criteria ...
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Prepare your home for sale
January 1, 2024
Break out the mop and the paintbrush. It’s time to give your home a mini-makeover. Here are all the little things you can do to attract the big offers.
Time to see your home through a buyer’s eyes.
Over the years, you’ve grown quite comfortable with your home’s little imperfections; the hole in the screen door, the chipped paint on the ...
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10 steps to profitable real estate investing
December 15, 2023
So, you want to invest in real estate and get rich fast? You're living in an infomercial. Experts say the secret to successful real estate investing is research, research, research. Review your moves, get good advice and look for clues in sources such as the new Canadian census data. The payoff is two-fold: Ongoing cash flow and capital ...
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