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6 tips to a successful home sale
June 13, 2024
Today's housing markets are good and bad news for home sellers: Sales have picked up, but buyers still have the upper hand.
That means sellers who are determined to get more - or at least give up less - need to be well-prepared for the negotiation that can result in a deal. Here are six tips:
1. Stand out. Homes that are decluttered, ...
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That spacious feeling
June 12, 2024
Appealing to today's buyers calls for their need for a spacious home that's move in ready. That sounds simple enough until you look around and realize you might have some serious work to do in order to fulfill this requirement. Making small rooms appear larger can be a challenge but it can be done with attention to the right elements and some ...
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THE 80 - 20 RULE
June 11, 2024
Clean out your closets; pare down your wardrobe and you'll have less to move when the time comes!
If you're selling your house, you're preparing to move as well. Before your house went on the market you probably cleaned and de-cluttered, sorted, threw out and gave away any number of possessions that were taking up space. This effort not only ...
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How much is your home worth? Well, it depends...
June 10, 2024
Helen Smart's home backs on to the world-renowned Niagara Escarpment, whose waterfalls, slow-growing coniferous trees and abundance of plants can be enjoyed up close by hiking the Bruce Trail, which runs right behind her property.
It's a feature that's hard to match, but how do you put a price tag on it when it comes time to sell?
Such ...
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Sell Your House Faster Using These Real Estate Sales Tips
June 7, 2024
A house for sale should be visually appealing and in good shape. It should have the necessary curb appeal to attract potential buyers who may be driving down the street.
So pay attention to the following: Are the lawn and shrubs well maintained?
Are there cracks in the foundation or walkways?
Does the driveway need resurfacing?
Are the ...
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Nine Ways to Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers
June 5, 2024
When you're ready to sell your house, it pays to assess your home and make improvements before the for-sale sign goes in the yard. By doing so, you'll help buyers see the beauty of your home -- and that helps put the sold sign up faster. Especially in today's tough market for home sellers, attention to details and a willingness to go the extra ...
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10 tips on staging your home to sell
June 4, 2024
It doesn't take long for a prospective buyer to form an opinion about your house. Here's how you can tilt the odds in your favor by making your home appeal to the widest clientele possible.
You don't have much time.
Prospective home buyers form an opinion about the home you're selling in 15 seconds, by one estimate. And the clock starts ...
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EXTERIOR OPPORTUNITY
June 3, 2024
Improving your home's drive up appeal is always a good idea. But when you're selling your home, it's a must. You never get a second chance to make a first impression so make it the best one possible.
Start by conducting your own personal inspection and inventory of your home's exterior. Even if you've only lived there a short while, there may ...
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Homeowners sell, start renting instead
June 1, 2024
Bidding wars have moved from the bungalow to the two-bedroom rental apartment.
Many homeowners who cashed out at the peak of the market are putting their money in the bank rather than investing in a new house. And as a slew of new renters look for temporary homes, they are driving up prices and engaging in bidding wars to ensure they snap up ...
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Last Gasp For Housing - Sales growth slows as pent-up demand peaks
May 31, 2024
The spring homebuying season has reached a fever pitch with a record number of "for sale" signs being placed on Canadian lawns for the month of March.
But there are indications the market has reached the peak with nowhere to go but down.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said yesterday that 97,663 properties were put on the market last ...
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