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Lots of Changes in Home Buyers' and Sellers' Profiles
May 12, 2024
The profile of home buyers will change significantly in the next few years, according to a public telephone survey conducted in September for the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board (GMREB). The survey, which is the fourth one, helps profile buyers and sellers, as well as measure their intentions over the next five years.
Buyers' and Sellers' ...
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Decide When to Sell.
May 11, 2024
In real estate, timing is not everything but it does influence your home’s selling price. Let’s see if we can make timing work for you.
Status report.
Is it a buyer’s or a seller’s market?
When there are lots of people looking for homes but not many for sale, this is called a ‘seller’s market’,
because the seller has something everybody ...
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Sweetsenses
May 7, 2024
Banish the onions and tempt the eyes, nose and tastebuds when selling your home
Dale Carnegie, North America's original motivational speaker, made a fortune extolling the virtues of first impressions and getting it right from the get-go. This philosophy applies to our human interactions and it's also key in our homes, especially when ...
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Curb appeal projects return most value for homeowners
May 5, 2024
Remodeling report details most profitable home projects
A home's curb appeal is at the top of most profitable remodeling projects, according to a report out this week that details remodeling costs versus value.
Every penny counts for homeowners and home sellers in a slumping housing market and those looking to remodel will consider the ...
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12 Hidden Costs of Homeownership
May 5, 2024
As the spring season gets underway, many Americans will be looking to take advantage of the lower real estate prices, attractive mortgage rates, and federal tax credit by purchasing a home.
But remember: Not all of the costs associated with homeownership are reflected in the listed price. Indeed, many buyers -- particularly first-time buyers ...
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Buyers are thinking like sellers
May 4, 2024
I think the recent turn in the market has caught the attention of just about everyone and it’s created a brand new concern in the minds of buyers, if not significantly strengthened an old one. Over the past few weeks while showing I’ve been asked repeatedly “what kind of things do buyers look for?” and “how fast would this house sell if I needed ...
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Tips for sellers
May 1, 2024
Don’t waste time floating a high price out there just to see if you get a nibble
Price it right. Trying to make your house stand out by offering potential buyers enticements like a free vacation or a set of golf clubs is so last month. Today it’s all about price. Homes sell most quickly if they are put on the market at a price that’s just a bit ...
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Homebuyers: How To Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy
April 30, 2024
"When you analyze those successful homebuyers who have the experience to purchase the home they want for thousands of dollars below a seller’s asking price, some common denominators emerge."
If you’re like most homebuyers, you have two primary considerations in mind when you start looking for a home. First, you want to find a home that ...
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Risking it all
April 30, 2024
'For Sale By Owner' has the lure of saving commissions. Sellers can place their own sign in the yard and list their home on internet sites. Buyers have the option of peering inside through those internet sites and deciding on which houses interest them most before making that call. You can even download contracts for your personal use. But before ...
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Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
April 27, 2024
As the property market cools down, it becomes a good time for property buyers. If you don’t have that much money to spend on a house, but you’re absolutely convinced that it’s the right time for you to move (or if you’ve found an intriguing investment property) then you need to learn how to make a lowball offer — and get it accepted. Generally, a ...
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