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Why Those High-Cost Remodels Aren’t Always the Best Choice

If you’ve been saving for a major home remodel, I’ve got good news: Those high-cost remodels actually aren’t always the best way to go. According to the 2021 Cost vs Value Report, you’ll see more value from lower cost remodel investments. Here’s why: The Cost vs Value Report 2021 The Cost vs. Value Report studies […]

Understanding the Blind Bidding Process in Ontario

Multiple offers have long been a joy for sellers and bane for buyers in any real estate market. In multiple offer situations, buyers place “bids” on the same home. Buyers have no idea what current bids are on the table – they only know how many other buyers are competing for the home. The Real […]

The Top 5 Things I Wish People Knew About Real Estate

Fortunately, real estate is a topic that many people find interesting. But because of the media coverage and variety in experiences, there is a lot of misinformation out there. This week I got to share with a wonderful group of female entrepreneurs the top 5 things I wish people knew about my industry. I thought […]

Hauntings, Deaths, and Violence – What You Need To Know About Stigma And Your Home

This week we’re talking about how stigma affects homes. Stigma is something like a death (natural, murder, suicide), violent event, haunting or ghosts, etc., that happen at the home or close by. The impact on property value varies depending on the perception of the stigma by the buyer. ⁣ For instance, some people don’t care […]

The Wild World Of Offer Dates And Multiple Offers

This week we are tackling the oh so scary topic of offer nights and multiple offers. If you’ve been looking to buy/sell property in Toronto, you’ve probably noticed this coming up a lot. If you’re buying/selling in the GTA, then you’re probably seeing that offer nights and multiple offers are now commonly leaking outside the […]

The Secret Sauce In Real Estate Negotiations

It’s the end of an era. After over four years and 100 shifts, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to take a break from volunteering on the crisis centre’s phone lines. I’m proud to be leaving with experience on five different text/phone crisis support platforms, including a national suicide prevention helpline. Now that’s […]

Real Estate Commission When Buying And Selling Property

Why is money always such a tricky topic? Because you work hard for it and you want to ensure that you’re getting results for those dollars. It’s always tempting to get a bargain, but with real estate, like many other professional services (lawyer, accountant, etc.), you usually get what you pay for. If you want […]

Real Estate Is Simply A Game Of Strategy

One of the reasons I am drawn to real estate is because of the integral role that strategy plays. I’ve forever been a fan of strategy games like chess, Catan, and Risk. My favourite, bar none though, is poker. However, I’m not saying trading in real estate is just like playing a poker game. It’s […]